41st Annual Ohio Environment, Energy and Resources Law Institute
The 41st Annual Ohio Environment, Energy and Resources Law Institute is a premier conference organized by the Ohio State Bar Association. This event brings together legal professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss pressing environmental and energy law issues affecting Ohio and the nation.
Key topics include the resource requirements of data centers, various remediation projects, and evolving energy needs, with discussions on generation, development, and coal's legacy. The agenda features sessions such as "Nutrients! Regulate? Incentivize? Innovate?" and "Optimizing Insurance for Today's Environmental Challenges."
Attendees can benefit from networking opportunities, including in-person registration breakfasts and breaks between sessions. Notable speakers include Brian Baldridge, Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and David E. Emerman, Chief Community Officer at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
This conference is ideal for practitioners in energy, natural resources, and environmental law seeking to stay informed on current trends and developments in the field.
Speakers(26)
Amy Geocaris, Esq.
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section at Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
Amy Geocaris is the Assistant Section Chief of the Environmental Enforcement Section at the Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, focusing on environmental litigation.
Brian Baldridge
Director at Ohio Department of Agriculture
Brian Baldridge serves as the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, overseeing agricultural policies and programs in the state.
David E. Emerman, Esq.
Chief Community Officer at Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
David E. Emerman is the Chief Community Officer at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on community engagement and environmental initiatives.
Douglas W. Babcock
Managing Director of Water Policy at Ohio Environmental Council
Douglas W. Babcock is the Managing Director of Water Policy at the Ohio Environmental Council, focusing on water resource management.
Evan Vaughan, M.A.
Executive Director at MAREC Action
Evan Vaughan is the Executive Director of MAREC Action, advocating for renewable energy initiatives.
Jacob Elder, M.S.
Environmental Scientist at Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc.
Jacob Elder is an Environmental Scientist at Cox-Colvin & Associates, Inc., specializing in environmental assessments.
Janine M. Maney, Esq.
Supervising Attorney at Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Janine M. Maney is a Supervising Attorney at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, overseeing legal matters related to environmental protection.
Joshua R. Eckert, Esq.
Attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Joshua R. Eckert is an attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, specializing in environmental law.
Kathy E. Milenkovski, Esq.
Attorney at American Electric Power
Kathy E. Milenkovski is an attorney at American Electric Power, specializing in environmental and energy law.
Kirk P. Lowery
Managing Director, East Region at Trinity Consultants
Kirk P. Lowery is the Managing Director for the East Region at Trinity Consultants, specializing in environmental consulting services.
Kraig E. Noble, Esq.
Attorney at Noble, Montague & Moul
Kraig E. Noble is an attorney at Noble, Montague & Moul, specializing in environmental law.
Kris Swartz
Farmer and Supervisor at Wood County Soil and Water Conservation District Board
Kris Swartz is a farmer and serves as a Supervisor on the Wood County Soil and Water Conservation District Board, advocating for sustainable farming practices.
Lila M. Appaya, Esq.
Attorney at Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP
Lila M. Appaya is an attorney at Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP, focusing on environmental law.
Lori L. Siwik, Esq.
Attorney at SandRun Risk
Lori L. Siwik is an attorney at SandRun Risk, specializing in environmental risk management and insurance coverage.
Marissa Geib-Lautzenheiser
Program Manager, Ohio Abandoned Mine Land Program at Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Marissa Geib-Lautzenheiser is the Program Manager for the Ohio Abandoned Mine Land Program at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, overseeing land restoration projects.
Meagan R. Cyrus, Esq.
Attorney at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
Meagan R. Cyrus is an attorney at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP, specializing in environmental law and insurance coverage.
Megan E. Goedeker, Esq.
Attorney at McMahon DeGulis LLP
Megan E. Goedeker is an attorney at McMahon DeGulis LLP in Cleveland, specializing in environmental law.
Michael A. Snyder, Esq.
Environmental and Energy Service Line Leader at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
Michael A. Snyder is the Environmental and Energy Service Line Leader at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP, focusing on environmental and energy law.
Michael Crossman
Underwriter – Environmental at Beazley
Michael Crossman is an Environmental Underwriter at Beazley, providing insurance solutions for environmental risks.
Michael E. Born, Esq.
Attorney at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
Michael E. Born is an attorney at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP, specializing in environmental law.
Molly S. Corey, Esq.
Deputy Legal Counsel at Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Molly S. Corey serves as Deputy Legal Counsel at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, focusing on legal issues related to natural resources.
Nathaniel B. Morse, Esq.
Attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Nathaniel B. Morse is an attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP in Columbus, focusing on environmental and energy law.
Rob Snyder, B.S., M.E.
Vice President, Environmental Risk Management at The Fedeli Group
Rob Snyder is the Vice President of Environmental Risk Management at The Fedeli Group, focusing on environmental insurance solutions.
Robert Hodanbosi, M.S. ChE
Chief, Division of Air Pollution Control at Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Robert Hodanbosi is the Chief of the Division of Air Pollution Control at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, managing air quality programs.
Ryan Shrout, Esq.
Federal Solutions Counsel at Parsons Corporation
Ryan Shrout is the Federal Solutions Counsel at Parsons Corporation, focusing on legal solutions for federal projects.
Terry Mescher, P.E.
H2Ohio Program Director at Ohio Department of Agriculture
Terry Mescher is the Program Director for H2Ohio at the Ohio Department of Agriculture, leading efforts to improve water quality through agricultural practices.
Event Details
- Date
- March 19-20, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Lewis Center, United States
- The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, industry experts
- CLE Credits
- 13.75 total CLE hours, including 2.5 hours of Professional Conduct