Monday, November 1, 2021

Building Power in the Public Sector: DEI and Anti-Racism at Environmental Jobs in Government (ELS/LGS Panel Screening)

1:00–2:00 p.m.
Furman Hall, Classroom 334
245 Sullivan Street NY ,10012 (view map)
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The Environmental Law Society (ELS) and Law and Government Society (LGS) invite students to attend an on-campus screening of the New York City Bar Association's virtual panel on Monday, November 1st from 1-2 PM.  Please register to attend here.

The New York City Bar Assocation is sponsoring a virtual panel conversation about what city, state and federal agencies are doing to support diversity and inclusion in environmental law.  The panelists will also discuss the path forward for the governmental and public sector in advancing equity.  This panel follows up on a three-part series held by the NYCBA earlier this year, where panelists discussed their related efforts in the NGO and law firm sectors.  Please view more details about the event here.

Introduction: Andres Jimenez, Executive Director, Green 2.0; Opening RemarksAttorney General Karl Racine, Washington, D.C.; Panelists: Tricia Jefferson, Acting Deputy Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency; Christophe Courchesne, Deputy Chief, Energy and Environment Bureau, Massachusetts AG's Office; Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, New York State Office of the Attorney General; Antonia Pereira, Senior Counsel, Environmental Law Division, New York City Law Department; Moderator: Lisa Garcia, Director, Fix, the Climate Solutions Lab at Grist

CLE Credit Available: No
Event Contact(s): Connor Fraser , cjf8311@nyu.edu