Curriculum - 2010

General Meeting Format

Each topic will be covered within a thematic framework that explores:

  1. The special physical, social and economic dynamics of the urban environment,
  2. The relationships between sources of law and jurisdictions and
  3. Solving environmental problems through law and policy.

Opening Reception

Thursday, February 4, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Cocktail reception for participants, advisory board members, presenters and alumni.

Meeting 1: Orientation

Thursday, February 11, 2010 , 5:00pm - 8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Meeting 2: Natural Resources and Green Space

Thursday, February 25, 2010 , 5:00pm - 8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Meeting 3: Land Use and Development

Thursday, March 11, 2010 , 5:00pm - 8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Meeting 4: Cultural Resources and Landmarks

Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:00pm - 8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Networking Reception with the Environmental Bar

Thursday, April 1, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm TBD

Cocktail reception for participants, advisory board members, presenters, alumni, members of the environmental law committees of the State and City Bar Associations and associates of the Environmental Law Institute.

Meeting 5: Air Quality

Thursday, April 8, 2010, 5:00pm - 8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Meeting 6: Water Quality

Thursday, April 22, 2010, 5:00pm - 8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Meeting 7: Waste

Thursday, May 6, 2010, 5:00pm - 8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Meeting 8: Compliance, Enforcement and Ethical Considerations

Thursday, May 20, 2010, 5:00pm - 8:00pm United States Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor

Graduation Luncheon

Thursday, June 3, 2010, 12:00-2:00pm House of the New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street

Gala luncheon with keynote speaker and graduation ceremony to celebrate the participants' completion of the institute and to recognize their commitment to leadership and service.