Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
American Bar Association
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Ecosystems Committee
Cosponsored by
Renewable Energy Resources Committee; International Environmental Law Committee; New York City Bar Association; the D.C. Bar’s Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section; Pace Law School; National Association of Environmental Law Societies; American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Presents a “Quick Teleconference” program
Addressing Climate Change Risks
Program Information
Friday, May 16, 2008
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Central Time
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time
Program Overview:
Businesses and other organizations face significant legal and business risks associated with the effects of climate change. This program will address both the business and legal risks that arise because of climate change issues and opportunities and strategies to address those risks. Speakers will address the various legal claims that have been brought regarding climate change issues. They will also address insurance and other strategies to address the risks posed by those claims as well as the physical risks that organizations face because of the effects of climate change over time. Finally, speakers will address physical changes that organizations can make through sustainability and other programs to further address climate change risks.
Educational Objectives:
- Provide the audience with an understanding of the business and legal risks associated with climate change
- Identify insurance and other strategies to address climate change risks
- Discuss sustainability and other programs to address climate change risks
Faculty:
Moderator:
John L. Clancy, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., Milwaukee, WI
Panelists:
John Ulin, Heller Ehrman, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Gary S. Guzy, General Counsel, APX, Inc. Washington, DC
Lindene Patton, Zurich Financial Services, New York, NY
Craig Ebert, ICF International, Sherman Oaks, CA
This program will not offer CLE credit.
There are two ways to participate in this program either attending a host site location or individual dial-in:
HOST SITE LOCATION
Participation at a host site location is free of charge; however, reservations are required.
Los Angeles, CA
Richards, Watson & Gershon LLP;
355 S. Grand Avenue, 40th Floor
RSVP: Linda Pomatto, (213) 626-8484 or NDupont@rwglaw.com
San Francisco, CA
Bingham McCutchen LLP; Three Embarcadero Center
Hosted by: Edward Strohbehn
RSVP: Lisa Holloway, (213) 680-6453 or lisa.holloway@bingham.com
Washington, DC
Vinson & Elkins LLP;
1455 Pennsylvania Ave., 6th Fl.
RSVP: Aeree Lee (202) 639-6771 or aereelee@velaw.com
New York, NY
Arnold & Porter LLP;
399 Park Ave.
RSVP: Adam Orford, (212) 715-1317 or adam.orford@aporter.com
Oklahoma City, OK
McAfee & Taft, PC; Two Leadership Square,
211 North Robinson, 10th Fl.
RSVP: Mary Ellen Ternes, (405) 552-2303 or Maryellen.ternes@mcafeetaft.com
Philadelphia, PA
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP;
1735 Market St., 51st Fl.
RSVP: Robert B. McKinstry, (215) 715-1317 or McKinstry@ballardspahr.com
Austin, TX
Baker Botts, LLP;
98 San Jacinto Blvd. Ste. 1500
RSVP: Steve McMillen, (512) 322-2559 or steve.mcmillen@bakerbotts.com
Seattle, WA
K&L Gates;
925 Fourth Ave., Ste. 2900
RSVP: Lori Moltz, (206) 370-5728 or Lori.moltz@klgates.com
Milwaukee, WI
Godfrey & Kahn, SC;
780 North Water St.
RSVP: John Clancy, (414) 273-3500 or jclancy@gklaw.com
ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in):
If you wish to participate by telephone please register online.
Online registration is encouraged for immediate confirmation and billing receipt. You may also complete this form and fax it to (760) 931-0079. Once your registration and payment have been processed, you will receive a confirmation with the toll-free telephone number and security PIN number.
The registration fee covers the cost of the phone connection; you are encouraged to have others listen to the program with you. Registration cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
*The Section has secured ConferTel to provide conferencing services, including registration, conferencing and payment. Please make checks payable to ConferTel. Questions regarding the teleconference can be directed to ConferTel at (866) 930-4500.
Registration Fee:
Registrations cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
Section Members: $80 | Gov't, Academic, or Public Interest: $30 | Other ABA Members: $100 | General Attendance: $110
NAELS Discount:
NAELS organizations are invited to register for all 8 climate change programs for a total cost of $50. Please contact Ninah Moore at mooren@staff.abanet.org for details.
Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $30 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.
Late Registration Notice:
Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).
Addressing Climate Change Risks Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to John L. Clancy at jclancy@gklaw.com by noon on Thursday, May 15, 2008 and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.
