VJEL Symposium: Climate Justice LIVE

The Climate Justice LIVE symposium—presented by the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL)—focuses on climate justice and community advocacy through three key panels: Legal Protection for Immigrants and Farmworkers, Indigenous Rights and Climate Justice, and Versatility and Experience. 

This event will explore the intersection of climate change, vulnerable communities, and legal advocacy. Featuring expert panelists and a hands-on Legal Learning Lab, the symposium will offer unique insights into pressing environmental and social issues, while providing practical experience in strategic legal analysis. 

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SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Check In (In-Person Attendees)

9 a.m. – Welcoming Remarks

9:30 a.m. – Climate Justice in the Present Moment

10 a.m. – Keynote Speaker Esperanza Franco, Esq.

11:10 a.m. – Panel One: Legal Protections for Immigrants and Farmworkers
(Featuring Laurie Beyranevand JD’03, Claudia Quintero, Emma Scott, and Will Lambek)

12:45 p.m. – Lunch Break

1:30 p.m. – Panel Two: Indigenous Rights and Climate Justice
(Featuring Mia Montoya Hammersley, Benjamin Gray JD/MELP’23, Gerald Torres, Rebecca Tsosie, and Matt Dannenberg)

3:05 p.m. – Panel Three: Versatility and Experience
(Featuring Callum LaFrance, Todd Howland, Tabitha Sookdeo, and Sofia Owen MELP’14)

4:10 p.m. – Legal Learning Lab

5:15 p.m. – Closing Remarks

Vermont continuing legal education (CLE) credits are available. If you plan to claim CLE credits, please register here.