Events
ELS Water Scarcity Panel
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome learn about water scarcity issues from Stanford experts Jenna Davis, Leon Szeptycki, and Debbie Sivas, while enjoying delicious acai bowls.
Arctic Issues Lunch Talk with Fran Ulmer
@ SLS: Room 85 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesHon. Fran Ulmer, chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission and Cox Visiting Professor at Earth System Science, will speak to law students about current events in the Arctic. Savannah Fletcher (3L) will speak about her research and work experiences in Alaska. Savannah will be clerking for the Alaska Supreme Court in Fairbanks after graduation. This […]
The Next Chapter in Space: Environmental Law, Space Policy, and Human Missions to Mars
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Environmental Law Society as we meet with Margaret Race, an ecologist concerned with pollution between planets. Her work focuses on the scientific, technical, legal and societal issues of ensuring that Missions to the Red Planet and other solar system bodies do not either inadvertently bring terrestrial microbes along, or return any microbes to […]
California’s Environmental Policies Under Trump: The Impact of Federal Preemption
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPanel discussion on strategies states and local governments can use in light of federal preemption.
Meet with Environmental Faculty and Learn About Enviro Courses
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Environmental Law Society will be hosting a casual lunch where 1Ls (and other law students) interested in environmental law, environmental course offerings, and related jobs for the summer or long term, have the chance to meet with three of the environmental faculty at SLS: Professors Debbie Sivas, Michael Wara, and Michelle Anderson. We will […]
Discussion With Fran Ulmer – Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission
@ SLS: Room 271 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Environmental Law Society for a brief presentation followed by a discussion with Fran Ulmer, who is the Chair of the US Arctic Research Commission, a member of the Global Board of the Nature Conservancy, and Chair of the National Parks Conservation Association. Lunch will be provided. Fran Ulmer presenting at Arctic Matters
Environmental Justice: Hearing from the Union of Peoples Affected by Texaco (UDAPT)
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStanford's Environmental Law Society is proud to bring Unión de Afectados por Texaco (The Union of Peoples Affected by Texaco), an NGO comprised of lawyers, activists, and volunteers working to bring financial compensation and environmental remediation to the peoples of Ecuador affected by Texaco’s petroleum extraction. Part of UDAPT's goal is to educate the US public on […]
Lunch Chat with Michael Rossotto, SLS ’92
@ SLS: Room 230 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome join us for a casual brown bag lunch with SLS Alum Michael Rossotto! Mike is a 1992 SLS grad and an inaugural winner of the Stanford Law Public Service Fellowship. Prior to law school, Mike served as Friends of the Earth's Northwest Rivers Project Coordinator, collaborating with Northwest tribes on several highly successful environmental protection […]
Lawyering Beyond the Courtroom: Human Rights & Environmental Advocacy from the Grassroots to Grasstops
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFounder and Executive Director of Accountability Counsel, Natalie Bridgeman Fields, will present diverse methods of seeking justice for human rights and environmental abuses abroad. She will draw on her background as a litigator at a large firm and in solo practice working on Alien Tort Statute cases, as a consultant on accountability to multilateral […]
Clean Power Plan: A Panel Discussion
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIn August 2015, the EPA announced the final Clean Power Plan, the US's most ambitious effort to battle climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Join the Environmental Law Society and the Stanford Law School Energy Club for a panel discussion with Dan Lashof and Kevin Poloncarz about the Clean Power Plan, including its immediate and […]
ELS Lunch with Phil Barnett on Climate Change Policy
Phil Barnett was, until recently, Dem. Staff Director on Energy and Commerce. As such, he led efforts on climate legislation for Rep. Waxman and Markey (before Markey's move to the Senate). Officially, he's working with John Podesta's lead climate staffer on a project. Related Media
Animal Rights, Human Rights, and the Future of the Planet
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesLunch Talk with Carter Dillard (Animal Legal Defense Fund) and Stephanie Feldstein (Center for Biological Diversity) Join the Environmental Law Society, Animal Law Society, and Food Law and Policy Society for a lunch talk about animal rights, human rights, and the future of the planet. There are more than 7 billion people in the world […]
Environmental Law Society Screening of DamNation
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome join the Environmental Law Society for a screening of DamNation, a documentary covering the issue of dam removal across the U.S. Related Media
Environmental Networking Event
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMeet law students interested in environmental law, hear about 2L and 3L summer internship experiences, and network with others in your field. Related Media
Environmental Law: Intro to the Faculty, Research, and Stanford Resources
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesEnvironmental law faculty will introduce their current research, ongoing projects, and courses. Students will have the opportunity to meet faculty and hear ways to get involved. Related Media
Fracking and High Intensity Oil Extraction in California
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Environmental Law Society on January 15th for a lunch event with Catherine Engberg and Peter Broderick from Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP and Kassie Siegel, the Climate Law Institute Director at the Center for Biological Diversity. We will discuss the debate over fracking and other high intensity oil production methods in California, including […]
Environmental Law: Intro to the Faculty, Research, and Stanford Resources
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFaculty will discuss their current research, ongoing projects, and courses. If you're interested in becoming involved with the enviro community, this will be your opportunity to ask questions and find out what's going on. Please let us know if you have any questions or want to join the Environmental Law listserve. klorick@stanford.edu Related Media
Environmental Law: Intro to the Faculty, Research, and Stanford Resources
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesEverything you want to know about SLS's environmental program and how you can be involved Professors and faculty associated with SLS will discuss their current research, ongoing projects, and courses. If you're interested in becoming involved with the enviro community, this will be your opportunity to ask questions and find out what's going on. Please […]
Environmental Law Welcome BBQ
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesHike and BBQ at Prof Caldwell's home Join us for a hike at Windy Hill at noon followed by dinner at Professor Caldwell's home. If you can only make it to dinner, it will kick-off at 4:00. Please RSVP to klorick@stanford.edu Related Media
ELS Presents: Patti Goldman, Earthjustice Vice President of Litigation
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesELS is excited to host Patti Goldman, Eartjustice's Vice President for Litigation, for a discussion of citizen enforcement of environmental laws. Ms. Goldman leads the Earthjustice's ten regional offices in developing and implementing effective legal strategies to protect the environment for future generations. Patti works with Earthjustice’s managing attorneys to coordinate the legal program, knit […]
U.S. Government Views on Energy Diplomacy in the 21st Century
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesInternational energy policy is back in the headlines as the United States considers a deeper role in global energy markets. With domestic natural gas and oil production surging, policymakers are weighing the pros and cons of building new infrastructure to export fossil resources. Nevertheless, imported fuels remain a key and potentially growing source of supply, […]
ELS Presents: Fracking California? with Kassie Siegel, Center for Biological Diversity
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCalifornia's Central Coast region sits atop the Monterrey Shale -- one of the richest hydrocarbon reserves in the continental United States. Recent developements in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have made oil and gas development in the region economically viable. ELS is pleased to present Kassie Siegel, Director of the Climate Law Institute at Center […]
ELS Presents Deborah Behles, Associate Professor, Golden Gate University Law School
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesDeborah Behles is an Associate Professor and Clinical Staff Attorney at Golden Gate University Law School. She teaches the Environmental Law and Justice Clinic Seminar. She holds a JD from the University of Minnesota School of Law and a BS from Purdue University. Prior to joining the Golden Gate Faculty, she worked for the US […]
AB-32 on the Eve of Cap and Trade
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Environmental Law Society and panelists from Environmental Defense Fund, the Center on Race, Poverty, and the Environment, and the California's Attorney General's Office for a discussion of past and ongoing legal activities to defend and improve California's landmark climate change legislation. Panelist Info: Megan Ceronsky, Environmental Defense Fund As a member of EDF’s Domestic […]
ELS Presents Tim Preso, Earthjustice Northern Rockies Managing Attorney
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesTimothy Preso is a staff attorney in the Bozeman office of Earthjustice. He received a BA in journalism from Oregon State University in Corvallis, then worked for several years as an award-winning reporter for a newspaper in Bend, Oregon, covering environmental issues. Tim returned to school and graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University Law […]