Where
Cal State East Bay Oakland Center1000 Broadway, Suite 109
Oakland, CA 94607
Driving Directions
Join BPC on Tuesday, January 30th, for our annual CEQA Update briefing! This event will be held in person in Downtown Oakland, and will feature a review of CEQA cases, signed legislation, climate policies related to environmental protections & emission, and ex parte communications with regulatory agencies.
Event Overview:
8:30 AM Opening Remarks8:35 AM CEQA Case Developments - Year in Review
Segment Focus: exemptions, EIR, and preemption cases
Confirmed Speakers:
- Arielle Harris, Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP
- Amy Higuera, Downey Brand LLP
- Todd Williams, Fennemore Wendel
9:45 AM State Legislative Updates - Review of 2022-23 Session
Segment Focus: CEQA and Environmental Bills
Confirmed Speakers:
- Scott Birkey, Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP
- Todd Williams, Fennemore Wendel
10:15 AM Panel Discussion - Climate, Energy & Air Quality
BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines and Development Limitations
Confirmed Speakers:
- Jim Dorrance, Ava Community Energy
- Linda Klein, Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP
- Taylor Vencill, Ramboll
11:05 AM Ethics Discussion: Ex Parte Rules with State Agencies
Confirmed Speakers:
- Stanley Lamport, Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP
12:10 PM Closing Remarks
Two general hours and one ethics hour MCLE Credit will be available pending approval.
We are in the process of finalizing the event agenda and look forward to sharing additional information shortly. Given this will be an in-person-only event, we encourage you to register today!
