Program Overview:
The Northeast Chapter of the Energy Bar Association's 2021 Annual Meeting will be held in your very own home or office (virtually!) on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Mark your calendar now to earn CLE and learn from the experts about the current regional developments.
2021 Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting: Program Schedule and Registration Form
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
| Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting Sponsorship Levels & Benefits |
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$600: Gold Sponsor
- Four complimentary registration
- Plus marketing benefits
$300: Silver Sponsor
- Two complimentary registration
- Plus marketing benefits
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| ALL SPONSORS |
- Logo featured in all event marketing circulated to over 5,000 attorneys & energy professionals twice
- Listed in materials circulated to all attendees
- Verbal recognition at the opening by Chapter President during welcome remarks
- Recognition on the conference webpage
- Logo recognition on social media
- Recognition on the recording that will be offered in our e-Library.
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Contact: Mary Margaret Frank, Manager, Events & Volunteer Relations, E: mmfrank@eba-net.org
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, JUNE 10
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM: Annual Meeting Welcome Remarks and Introduction of New Northeast Chapter Officers
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Theodore Paradise
Current President
EBA NORTHEAST CHAPTER;
Senior Vice President, Transmission Strategy & Counsel, Partner
ANBARIC
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Mosby Perrow
President
ENERGY BAR ASSOCIATION
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1:05 PM - 1:30 PM: Keynote Address
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Jason Marshall
Incoming President
EBA NORTHEAST CHAPTER;
General Counsel
NEW ENGLAND STATES COMMITTEE ON ELECTRICITY (NESCOE)
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The Honorable Alison Clements
Commissioner
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: How Do We Really Get There? The Road to a Carbon Free Grid – Transmission Planning and What’s Needed Now and Next
This panel will provide a current and former state and federal regulatory perspective on how the grid transition is going and what is needed to move forward.
3:00 PM - 3:05 PM: Break
3:05 PM - 4:35 PM: Environmental Justice, What Does It Mean for the Utility Industry in Practical Terms
Environmental Justice is an important topic that increasingly is being discussed when thinking about the transition our industry is facing. This panel will discuss how an emerging focus on EJ issues can and should translate into the daily decisions made around the energy industry. As members of the bar counseling clients and policy makers taking steps to effectuate changes, this panel will provide insights to keep in mind and remind us that we are part of the key inputs shaping what the future looks like.
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SaLisa Berrien
President & CEO
COI ENERGY |
Bill Eger
Energy Manager
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
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Crystal Pruitt
Deputy Director, Clean Energy Equity
NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
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Mark Sabath
Senior Attorney
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
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Charles Lee
Senior Policy Advisor for Environmental Justice
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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4:35 PM - 5:00 PM: BYOB Virtual Networking Happy Hour
Speaker Bios
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE):
EBA will seek up to 3.5 hours CLE in 60-minute states and 4.2 hours CLE in 50-minute states. EBA will ordinarily seek CLE from VA, NY, CA & PA. Additionally, some states allow attorneys to earn credit through reciprocity or self-submission. View accreditation information for your state at https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mcle/.
The following states have been approved or are pending:
- Approved: PA, CA
- Pending:
If you require CLE in another state not listed here, please contact Lisa Levine at LLEVINE@EBA-NET.ORG.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Register Here
| Registration Types |
Early Member Rate Until May 28 |
Regular Member Rate May 29-June 4 |
Late Member Rate Start June 5 |
Nonmember |
| Registration |
$75 |
$95 |
$150 |
$200 |
| Student Registration |
Free |
Free |
Free |
$25 |
POLICIES
To learn more, please contact EBA, (202) 223-5625 or by email at EBA@eba-net.org.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Refunds will be given to registrants who submit written cancellation to the address shown on the registration form by 6/8/2021, less a $50 administrative fee. The cancellation policy also applies to registration forms that are received and accepted after the deadline date. No refunds will be given after 6/8/2021. If a cancellation is requested after the deadline and accepted, there will be a $100 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable anytime (non-members substituting for members will be charged the difference between the member and non-member fees). Please note that regardless of the date the cancellation notice is received, no refunds will be processed until after the program. Confirmations will be sent to registrants via email if an address is provided.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons in need of special accommodation should inquire with Lisa Levine, Chief Executive Officer, llevine@eba-net.org at the EBA office.
EBA HARDSHIP POLICY
EBA offers eligible student, government, and academic members’ discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year meetings. EBA will, on a case-by-case basis, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at discounted rates. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate substantial financial hardship. Please submit your request to llevine@eba-net.org.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The Energy Bar Association (“EBA”) is committed to the goals of fostering an inclusive and diverse membership and increasing diversity across all levels of the Association. Attorneys and energy professionals in the energy field are welcome to join our ranks, regardless of race, creed, color, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family and marital status (including pregnancy), family responsibilities, religion, national origin, age, personal appearance, political affiliation, veterans status, disability, source of income (government, solo, corporate, firm practice), or place of residence or business (geographic diversity) and are encouraged to become active participants in the Association’s activities.
PHOTOGRAPHS:
By registering for this program, you authorize EBA to use any photographs taken of you during the event. Photographs may be used in promotional materials or stories that appear in professional publications and websites.