NYSBA Environmental & Energy Lawyers: A Law Student’s Guide To What We Do

Mike Hecker moderated a law student career day webinar, with Sarah Main as a panelist, hosted by NYSBA's Environmental & Energy Law Section. In the session, panelists discussed Environmental and Energy Law as a broad-based practice, with different substantive areas of law, covering opportunities from public to private sector. The discussion was led by environmental and energy practitioners from public, non-governmental, and private sectors speaking on career trajectories, daily activities, and advice regarding those interested in pursuing this type of career, followed by a Q&A session.

Program Faculty:

• Moderator: Michael J. Hecker, Esq., Partner & Environmental Practice Leader, Hodgson Russ LLP
• Panelist: Sarah M. Main, Esq., Associate, Environmental & Renewable Energy Practices, Hodgson Russ LLP
• Panelist: Robert A. Stout, Jr., Esq., Partner, Environmental Practice, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
• Panelist: Kit Kennedy, Esq., Senior Director, Climate & Clean Energy Program, Natural Resource Defense Council
• Panelist: Marla E. Wieder, Esq., Assistant Regional Counsel & Regional Criminal Environmental Counsel, US EPA, Region 2