Environmental Law Section

The Environmental Law Section will hold its annual Student Negotiations Competition on March 6, 2026, at UC Law San Francisco. Read more

In February, the Section’s Executive Committee gathered for its annual planning retreat—an energizing session focused on shaping the future of our flagship event, the 35th Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite®, which will take place October 15–18, 2026, at the beautiful Tenaya Lodge along the borders of Yosemite National Park. A significant portion of the retreat was devoted to crafting a dynamic and forward-looking conference. Each year, we look for new ways to elevate the conference experience by introducing engaging… Read more

On February 13, the Environmental Law Section hosted a Housing Law Symposium at UC Law San Francisco with co-partnership from California Lawyers Association’s Real Property, Public Law, and Litigation Sections, the Housing Action Coalition, the Urban Land Institute San Francisco, and Environmental Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco. The Housing Law Symposium brought together over a hundred law students, practitioners, petitioners, and advocates, as well as local and state regulators to discuss recent housing element litigation, housing… Read more

The Environmental Law Section’s Executive Committee is now accepting applications for three-year terms beginning Fall 2026. Participation on the Executive Committee is a terrific way to contribute to the practice of environmental law in California, expand your network with other environmental professionals throughout the state, bring new ideas to the volunteer leadership, and refine your knowledge of environmental law. Read more

Approaching the halfway point of my year as Chair of the Environmental Law Section, I am grateful to submit this report reflecting on our work and inviting you to join us. The Section is now accepting applications for its Executive Committee through March 31 for three-year terms opening up in Fall 2026. Read more

Join us for our first ELS Housing Symposium on February 13 at UC Law School, San Francisco. Topics will include housing element litigation, affordable housing, and the intersection of state and local regulation. Read more

The Environmental Law Section’s Executive Committee is now accepting applications for three-year terms beginning Fall 2026. Participation on the Executive Committee is a terrific way to contribute to the practice of environmental law in California, expand your network with other environmental professionals throughout the state, bring new ideas to the volunteer leadership, and refine your knowledge of environmental law. Read more

Volunteering with the Environmental Legislation Review Committee is a low commitment way to get involved and connect with other environmental lawyers. Read more

The Environmental Law Section’s Executive Committee is now accepting applications for three-year terms beginning Fall 2026. Read more

Happy New Year, ELS. Although 2026 has just begun, ELS is not slowing down. Read more