Nov 19

2024 CEQA and Regulatory Update Briefing

Join the Bay Planning Coalition on Tuesday, November 19th, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for our annual CEQA and Regulatory Update Briefing. This event will feature insightful discussions led by industry leaders and legal experts, offering their perspectives on key issues. Topics will include CEQA reform, recent caselaw and legislative updates, and tools for streamlining permits.

To round out this year’s event we are thrilled to welcome Assemblymember Buffy Wicks as our Keynote Speaker!

Our in-person attendance has reached capacity, but we invite you to join us virtually.

Virtual location

You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.

Nov 19, 2024 08:30am - Nov 19, 2024 01:00pm

$25.00 - $40.00

** Two (2) MCLE general credit hours will be offered pending approval. **

Event Overview

COFFEE & PASTRIES / REGISTRATION

8:00 AM

OPENING REMARKS

8:30 AM

• Laura Tam, Chief Executive Officer | Bay Planning Coalition

WHAT'S NEXT FOR CEQA REFORM?

8:35 AM

A discussion of the Little Hoover Commission’s 2024 CEQA Report, challenges, and opportunities for reaching consensus.

Moderator: Christian Marsh, Downey Brand

Speakers:

• Julie Jones, Partner | Perkins Coie

• Matthew McKerley, Associate| Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger

• Louis Mirante, Vice President of Public Policy | Bay Area Council

CEQA CASE AND LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS - A YEAR IN REVIEW

9:40 AM

The second segment will provide an overview of key CEQA cases and legislation in 2024, followed by a discussion of the implications.

Speakers:

• Jennifer Jeffers, Senior Counsel | Allen Matkins

• Kathryn Oehlschlager, Partner | Downey Brand

• Todd Williams, Director | Fennemore

COFFEE BREAK

10:50 AM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

11:00 AM

• Buffy Wicks, Assemblymember | California State Assembly - District 14

CEQA STREAMLINING TOOLS

11:30 AM

Explore practical tools and policy developments to streamline CEQA review for certain categories of projects.

Speakers:

• Eryn Brennan, Environmental Planning Director | Environmental Science Associates (ESA)

• Arielle Harris, Partner | Cox, Castle & Nicholson

CLOSING REMARKS & NETWORKING SESSION

12:20 PM

EVENT CONCLUDES

1:00 PM

Additional speakers will be announced once confirmed.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Events like this are not possible without the support of organizations like yours. We encourage you to consider supporting this year's CEQA and Regulatory Update by becoming an event sponsor. Click the button below to view available options.

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