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(Washington DC) - The Environmental Law Institute announces the recent release of What Can Animal Law Learn from Environmental Law? by its publishing arm, ELI Press. This book, edited by Prof. Randall S. Abate of Florida A&M University…

Entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm ET on Monday, April 4, 2016.Pleaseemail entries (and any questions) to Talia Fox at fox@eli.org. You will receive a confirmation of receipt by email.
The Campaign for the ELI Fund has topped the half-way mark in its first eight months according to Campaign Chair, Bill Rawson. The Campaign recently reached $1.1 million in donor gifts and pledges working toward its three-year goal of $2.1 million…
Starting September 8, the Environmental Law Institute is pleased to welcome Scott Fulton as our fifth president. Mr. Fulton brings substantial experience in environmental issues and management to our team. He comes to ELI with great understanding of…

(Washington, DC) — Deadline extended. The Environmental Law Institute announces the opening of the nomination period for the 27th Annual National Wetlands Awards. The National Wetlands Awards program honors individuals…

(Washington, DC) — The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is pleased to announce that it will present its 2015 Environmental Achievement Award to Henry L. Diamond, Founder and Senior Counsel, Beveridge & Diamond, PC, recognizing his lifetime…

The Environmental Law Institute is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Davidson has been elected as a member of its Leadership Council.  Mr. Davidson, a partner in the Land, Environment & Natural Resources Division in the Washington, D.C…
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is proud to have Spencer Gall joining us this summer as the inaugural Marten Law Environmental Fellow. Mr. Gall is a rising 3L at the University of Washington School of Law (UWSL), where he is an articles editor…