The Pro Bono Clearinghouse’s Community Lawyering for Environmental Justice CLE series focuses on issues attorneys often face during environmental pro bono representation. The first in the series is required viewing for all Clearinghouse members. Subsequent CLEs center on how to handle potential conflicts, permitting issues, and more. All CLEs in this series are free. This page will be updated as new CLEs are added.
This installment will focus on the environmental justice implications of "forever chemicals," including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Our expert panel will highlight developments, challenges, and opportunities in this burgeoning area, discussing research on the disproportionate exposure experienced by communities of color, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regulatory actions, and ongoing advocacy efforts. It will include discussion of the new final PFAS safe drinking water standards and designation of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid as hazardous substances under CERCLA. The panel is intended to equip attorneys and community advocates with the necessary tools to ensure their communities are not left behind in mitigation efforts.
Environmental Justice Litigation Part 2: Federal and State Initiatives and Litigation Hurdles
(Held in partnership with Latham & Watkins LLP)
May 18, 2022
Community Lawyering for Environmental Justice Part 3: Conflict Checks
September 27, 2022
