Events
Environmental Law Section
Events
ELS Book Club: The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial, by David Lipsky
The Parrot and the Igloo presents the strange march of climate science, from developing technologies, alarmed climate scientists, to the evolution of climate denial. Read along with us – join our discussion even if you don’t finish!
Charging Ahead: Cutting Vehicle Pollution in the New Trump Years  
The Environmental Law Section is thrilled to jointly host a Climate Change Conference Charging Ahead: Cutting Vehicle Pollution in the New Trump Years put on by the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA School of Law.
Webinar: Environmental Legislation and Regulation in California: Trends, Directions, and Developments
This webinar will describe recent legislative and regulatory developments at the federal and California levels including key court opinions and a forecast of Trump 2.0 Administration’s impact on environmental quality, sustainability, & climate policies.
2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference
Attendees may earn 4.25 MCLE Credit, 3.75 Hours including Elimination of Bias Credits Main Location (In-Person): Onsite registration available! Loyola Law SchoolDonovan Hall919 Albany StreetLos Angeles, CA 90015 Remote Locations (Livestream): CLA Headquarters400 Capitol Mall, Suite 650Sacramento, CA 95814Onsite registration available! Bay Area Metro Center375 Beale Street (102 Temazcal)San Francisco, CA 94105Onsite registration available! Virtual…
CEQA Litigation: Step-By-Step Overview From Project Application to Determination, Lawsuit, and Trial Court Judgment
This webinar will discuss the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process broken down into four sections: (1) the agency’s processing of a project application and administrative determination/proceeding; (2) the filing of the Petition
Free Webinar: Environmental Law Section 101 Series – Navigating Proceedings Before the CPUC
Interested in the practice of environmental law? Running into environmental issues in another area of law? This “CPUC 101” webinar is part of a free series covering key practice areas within the environmental legal field. Participants will receive a general overview of the CPUC Rules of Practice and Procedure, the structure of a typical proceeding, and different types of proceedings and parties.
Webinar: Navigating CERCLA Liability Risks in Real Estate Transactions
Learn the key legal considerations, reporting duties, and risk management that arise when contamination is discovered during due diligence, from Buyer’s and Seller’s POV.
Free Webinar: Fahrenheit 101: California Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Law
Participants will receive a “101” level introduction to California’s complex set of laws that regulate air quality and climate change-inducing greenhouse gasses.
34th Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite®
The Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® is nationally recognized as the largest and most prestigious gathering in California of leaders in environmental, land use, and natural resources law.
24th Annual Student Negotiations Competition
The competition is open to second- and third-year students at California law schools and offers them a unique opportunity to negotiate resolution to problems prepared by seasoned environmental lawyers and inspired by real-world environmental issues. Participating students develop practical legal skills, receive valuable feedback, and meet established members of the environmental bar.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.