Co-sponsored by the DC Bar Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section
This was part of the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section of the D.C. Bar's Legends of the Environmental Bar series, where prominent individuals in the development of environmental law discuss their careers, experiences, and perspective.
Carol Dinkins is a partner at the Houston-based law firm Vinson & Elkins. From 1981 to 1983, she served as Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice, where she supervised the government's litigation in all federal environmental, natural resources, and public lands cases. In 1984-1985, Carol served as the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, the second-ranking official in the Department of Justice. Her responsibilities included working with members of Congress, the White House, the Cabinet, and subcabinet officers on policy, legislation, and litigation.
Speakers:
Carol Dinkins, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP
Benjamin Lippard, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP (moderator)