2026 Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review (ELPAR) Conference
by Environmental Law Institute and Vanderbilt University Law School
The Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review (ELPAR) Conference is an annual event co-hosted by the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and Vanderbilt University Law School. This conference brings together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss innovative environmental law and policy proposals selected from recent academic literature.
The 2026 ELPAR Conference will focus on key topics such as indoor air quality, western water governance, and cooperative federalism in state administrative law. Discussions will center around articles like "Unwritten Administrative Law and the Regulatory Last Mile" by Anthony B. Derron, "Indoor Air: The Forgotten Frontier of Environmental Law" by Albert C. Lin, and "The Water District and the State" by Dave Owen.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with notable speakers, including the authors of the featured articles and expert commentators from various sectors. The event will also provide networking opportunities for professionals interested in environmental law and policy.
This conference is ideal for environmental law professionals, policymakers, academics, and students seeking to stay informed about cutting-edge developments and engage in meaningful discussions on pressing environmental issues.
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Speakers(12)
Albert C. Lin
Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law and Co-Director of the California Environmental Law and Policy Center at University of California, Davis School of Law
Albert C. Lin is the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law and Co-Director of the California Environmental Law and Policy Center at the University of California, Davis School of Law, focusing on environmental law and policy.
Amanda Garcia
Senior Attorney at Southern Environmental Law Center
Amanda Garcia is a Senior Attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, focusing on environmental litigation and policy advocacy.
Anthony B. Derron
Associate Professor of Law at University of Colorado Law School
Anthony B. Derron is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School, specializing in administrative law and regulatory processes.
D. Reid Wilson
Secretary at North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
D. Reid Wilson serves as the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, leading the state's environmental protection efforts.
Dave Owen
Associate Dean for Research and Harry Sunderland '61 Professor of Law at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Dave Owen serves as Associate Dean for Research and Harry Sunderland '61 Professor of Law at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, with expertise in water law and environmental policy.
Elizabeth Beardsley
Senior Policy Counsel at U.S. Green Building Council
Elizabeth Beardsley is the Senior Policy Counsel at the U.S. Green Building Council, where she leads policy initiatives on sustainable building practices.
Emily Porcari
Manager of State and Local Government Affairs at ASHRAE
Emily Porcari serves as the Manager of State and Local Government Affairs at ASHRAE, engaging in policy development for building standards and energy efficiency.
J.D. Strong
Executive Director at Oklahoma Water Resources Board
J.D. Strong is the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, overseeing water resource management and policy in Oklahoma.
James Eklund
Partner at Taft Law
James Eklund is a Partner at Taft Law, specializing in water law and policy, and has served as the Director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
Laurence S. Kirsch
Partner at Sidley Austin
Laurence S. Kirsch is a Partner at Sidley Austin, with a practice concentrated on environmental and energy law.
Michelle Thompson
Public Health Industrial Hygienist at Vermont Department of Health
Michelle Thompson is a Public Health Industrial Hygienist at the Vermont Department of Health, focusing on indoor air quality and environmental health.
Susan Bodine
Partner at Earth & Water Law
Susan Bodine is a Partner at Earth & Water Law, bringing extensive experience in environmental law and policy, including previous roles at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Event Details
- Date
- March 27, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Environmental Law Institute, 1730 M Street N.W., Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Environmental law professionals, policymakers, academics, and students.
- CLE Credits
- No CLE credits available for this event.