Public and private sector projects located near wetlands, endangered species habitats, or other protected areas are often opposed by individuals and organizations during federal permitting proceedings as well as in federal court. Effective permitting of such projects requires an understanding of recent changes by the Trump Administration in the implementation and enforcement of applicable federal permitting laws and regulations. This seminar focuses on how to build a winning record and strategies for supporting or attacking permitting decisions in the courtroom. This course is ideal for managers and consultants who work on large or controversial projects involving wetlands, endangered species or protected natural resources.
Kerri L. Barsh is Co-Chair of the firm’s Environmental Practice and represents public and private clients on an array of environmental regulatory, permitting, and litigation matters, including transactional support and due diligence, environmental assessment and liability matters... Read More →
Jena Mier is a Senior Project Manager with Black & Veatch. She has more than 36 years of experience in environmental resource permitting and licensing, with over 17 years of energy project experience, providing environmental project management for large scale energy projects including... Read More →
If you want help with preparing categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements to satisfy your NEPA obligations, look for me so we can discuss your needs.
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:10am EDT Calusa 2-3
