Introduction to Environmental Litigation | CLE Course

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Course Information

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Live Online with Live Q&A
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Beginner
work Practice Area
Environmental

Date & Time

event Date
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
schedule Time
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
timer Program Length
60 minutes

Credit Information

This 60-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.0 CLE credits.

$147.00

CLE

ALL

This CLE webinar will provide new environmental attorneys with an overview of environmental litigation, helping them understand the complexities of environmental law to better represent their clients. The program will cover key litigation strategies, regulatory frameworks, and common challenges in environmental cases.

Faculty

Kegan A. Brown

Partner

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Mr. Brown’s practice focuses on environmental litigation, environmental regulation, product liability, toxic torts, ESG, and transactional due diligence. He represents clients throughout the full lifecycle of complex environmental and products liability litigations and regulatory matters. He has extensive experience addressing litigation and regulatory matters involving natural resource damages, contaminated sediments, and emerging chemicals of concern, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Mr. Brown has successfully defended claims in numerous federal and state courts across the country and also regularly counsels buyers, sellers, lenders, and underwriters on the full spectrum of environmental issues that may affect transactions.

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Linda Gilleran

Partner

Farella Braun & Martel LLP

Ms. Gilleran's practice spans a diverse range of permitting, compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters arising under state and federal environmental laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. She has extensive experience counseling public and private clients on environmental review under CEQA and NEPA, participating in land use-related administrative proceedings and appeals, and litigating in state and federal court.

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Description

To best represent any client in environmental matters, attorneys should understand the intricacies of environmental litigation and the regulatory landscape. These subjects are not typically covered in depth in law school, leaving new attorneys with gaps in their knowledge.

It is crucial to understand the various environmental laws, the role of regulatory agencies, and the litigation process. Each of these elements has different requirements and implications for legal practice. Environmental litigation often involves complex scientific data, multiple stakeholders, and significant public interest, making it essential for attorneys to be well versed in these areas.

Listen as our panel provides new attorneys with essential, real world knowledge about environmental litigation that will enable them to better understand how to effectively represent clients in environmental law matters.

Outline

Overview of major environmental laws
1. Clean Air Act (CAA)
2. Clean Water Act (CWA)
3. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
4. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
5. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
6. Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Key case types within environmental litigation and common challenges
1. Permitting disputes and regulatory litigation
2. Superfund and remediation disputes
3. Natural Resource Damages claims
4. Environmental enforcement and agency investigations