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6 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Present at the Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School

ORLANDO, Fla. – July 18, 2016 – Six attorneys from international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will present at Florida Environmental Network, Inc.’s Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School. The conference is the Florida Chamber’s largest short course, featuring a break-out format and providing advanced training on Florida’s environmental and growth management laws, rules, and programs. The summer school will take place July 19 – 22 at the Orlando Marriott World Center.

The following attorneys will present at the conference:

  • Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice is a panellist for “Landfills, Golf Courses and Gas Stations, Oh Buy! The Hottest Plays in Florida Brownfield and the Most Effective Technical Regulatory, Legal and Environmental Justice Strategies for Redevelopment Success” Wednesday, July 20 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Christopher Torres will present on “Strategizing, Handling, and Defending Clients’ Interests at Local Quasi-Judicial Proceedings” Wednesday, July 20 at 3:30 p.m.

  • Joseph Z. Fleming will discuss “Permits Under Attack: Defending Your Permit From all Challengers” Thursday, July 21 at 3:30 p.m.

  • Kerri L. Barsh is a panellist for “Development in Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Strategies for Avoiding Litigation Under NEPA, CWA, and ESA” Thursday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m.

  • Julie P. Kendig-Schrader will discuss “Current Trends in Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement” Thursday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Michael G. Cooke is a panellist for “Florida’s Renewable Energy Projects: Updates, Outlooks, and Challenges” Friday, July 22 at 8:30 a.m.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GTLaw) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and is celebrating its 50th anniversary. One firm worldwide, GTLaw has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017, and among the Top 20 on the 2016 Am Law Global 100. Web: www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.