From the people who brought you the leading treatise on the California Environmental Quality Act, a one-day livestream workshop covering the latest CEQA analysis and developments.
5 hours of CEQA-specific MCLE
CEB knows CEQA – just ask the California Supreme Court, who cites our CEQA practice guide more than any other. We currently have nearly twelve hours of CEQA-specific MCLE credit, and we’re adding five more with this workshop.
CEB Forum Access
We strive to create California-specific sophisticated CLE content, and the Real Property Institute is no different. Our content often sparks high-level nuanced conversations, and we’ve now created a space where those conversations can be continued and shared.
Exclusive to CLEPassport Holders
Our CLEPassports just got more valuable, without raising the price. Now you can get unlimited on-demand access to our entire CLE library with over 700 programs AND access to our live workshop events, starting with this one.
Schedule of Sessions
*Schedule, sessions, & speakers subject to change
9:00 am – 10:00 am
What’s Happened, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going: Affordable Housing and Infill Development
Linda Klein | Cox, Castle & Nicholson
Mack Carlson | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Alicia Gaylord | City of Oakland, Department of Housing and Community Development
Eric Phillips | Burke Williams & Sorensen
Designed for experienced legal practitioners, this session will explore critical past, current, and future developments shaping these areas, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities at the forefront of CEQA compliance in addressing California’s housing crisis. Join this panel of experts to gain a deeper understanding of recent legislative reforms, judicial decisions, and regulatory shifts impacting housing projects and urban development under CEQA.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
CEQA Reform and the Little Hoover Commission
Avneet Sidhu | Grid Legal
Amanda Monchamp | Monchamp Meldrum
Jennifer Ganata | Communities for a Better Environment
Gain insights into how the findings of the Little Hoover Commission and efforts for CEQA reform could reshape California’s environmental and regulatory framework with this panel of practitioners. This session will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Commission’s recommendations, while also addressing ongoing efforts to streamline CEQA, reduce delays in housing and infrastructure projects, and balance environmental protections with development needs. Topics include key judicial decisions, proposed legislative amendments, and the political dynamics driving reform.
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Hot Topics in CEQA
Ryan Waterman | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Justin Zucker | Reuben, Junius & Rose
Jana Mickova Will | San Diego City Attorney’s Office
Everett DeLano | DeLano & DeLano
In this dynamic 1-hour panel, experienced legal practitioners will explore the latest trends, developments, and hot topics in CEQA, focusing on recent legislative changes, significant court opinions, and regulatory updates that are shaping CEQA compliance and enforcement. Panelists will also delve into emerging issues, including CEQA’s role in addressing the housing crisis in California. This session is essential for staying current on the critical legal and policy shifts impacting environmental review in California.
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Handling Logistics Projects Under CEQA
Doug Carstens | Carstens, Black & Minteer
Whitney Hodges | Sheppard Mullin
Learn how to effectively guide clients through the regulatory landscape while balancing the demands of environmental compliance and project timelines in this advanced discussion focusing on the unique challenges attorneys face when managing logistics and transportation projects under CEQA. Participants will gain practical insights into navigating the environmental review process for large-scale logistics developments, such as distribution centers, transportation hubs, and supply chain infrastructure. The session will cover strategies for addressing common CEQA hurdles, including traffic and air quality impacts, mitigation measures, and community opposition.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Agricultural Conservation Easements and Compensatory Mitigation
Scott Birkey | Cox, Castle & Nicholson
Kevin Bundy | Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger
This advanced program offers in-depth guidance on the use of Agricultural Conservation Easements (ACEs) and compensatory mitigation within the CEQA framework. Designed for seasoned legal practitioners, the session will explore recent developments in the case law governing use of ACEs as mitigation for environmental impacts on agricultural land and habitat. The session will also provide practical guidance on navigating the legal requirements for easement agreements, integrating easements into effective mitigation measures, managing land use conflicts, and ensuring CEQA compliance.