Led by Reed Smith attorneys who have worked on the most significant industrial disasters of the past two decades, this CLE will present key legal risks and strategies for responding to EHS-related emergencies of all types.

Speakers: Benjamin H. Patton Mary M. Balaster

Event Type: Seminar, CLE / CPD

Location Name:
The Houstonian Hotel, The Pecan Room, 111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston TX 77024
Start Date/Time:
16 May 2024, 8:00 AM CDT
End Date/Time:
16 May 2024, 9:15 AM CDT

It will cover, among other items, core legal response issues, example response scenarios focused on the “new realities” of regulatory investigations, strategies for short- and long-term risk management, and critical lessons as well as resource needs for responding companies.

The discussion will also touch on new rulemakings and enforcement practices arising out of hot button political priorities including environmental justice and climate change.

This program is presumptively approved for 1.0 CLE credit in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia. Applications for CLE credit will be filed in Delaware, Florida, Ohio and Virginia. Attendees who are licensed in other jurisdictions will receive a uniform certificate of attendance, but Reed Smith only provides credit for the states listed. Please allow 4-6 weeks after the program to receive a certificate of attendance.