15th Annual Lesley K. McAllister Symposium on Climate & Energy Law

Date and Time

Friday, November 3, 2023

This event occurred in the past

• Friday, November 3, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost

Details

• In-Person Ticket and Registration

  REGISTER FOR TICKETS TO ATTEND IN PERSON

  In-Person Registration fees include materials, breakfast, luncheon, refreshment breaks, and symposium reception. Please confirm your schedule before registering. Refunds will not be processed past November 1. 

• Virtual Ticket and Registration

  REGISTER FOR TICKETS TO ATTEND VIRTUTALLY

  Virtual Registration fees include the Zoom Webinar link and access to supporting materials. Please confirm your schedule before registering. Refunds will not be processed past November 1. 

• 2023 Symposium Agenda

  Time	Event
  8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast and Registration
  8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Welcome
  9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	KEYNOTE PANEL  Deana Carrillo, Director of the Reliability, Renewable Energy & Decarbonization Incentives Division (RREDI), California Energy Commission Mark Rothleder, Senior VP & Chief Operating Officer, California ISO Jason Anderson, President and CEO of CleanTech San Diego Moderator: Scott Anders, Director, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego School of Law
  10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Break
  10:15 a.m. - Noon	PANEL 1: Electric Supply Doug Karpa, Managing Counsel of Regulatory Policy, Peninsula Clean Energy Michael Colvin, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund  Devon Muto, Vice President, U.S. Development – West Region, EDF Renewables  Erica Martin, Director of Environmental Services, SDG&E Moderator: Karin Burns, CEO, San Diego Community Power
  Noon - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch
  1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	PANEL 2: End Uses Roberta Mann, Professor Emerita, University of Oregon School of Law  Renee Yarmy, Program Director, Maritime Sustainable Development, San Diego Unified Port of San Diego Bradley Northrup, Public Works Superintendent, City of Carlsbad; with David Worthington, Fleet Manager, County of Santa Clara Thomas Ashley - Vice President, Government & Utility Relations, Voltera Moderator: Nilmini Silva-Send, Associate Director of the Energy Policy Initiatives Center, Adjunct Professor, University of San Diego School of Law
  3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Break
  3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	PANEL 3: Buildings and Industry Heather Payne, Seton Hall University School of Law  Rachel Gold, Supervisor, Program Development Section, Climate Change Program Evaluation Branch, California Air Resources Board Betony Jones, Director, Office of Energy Jobs, U.S. Department of Energy Miranda Barfield, Law Clerk Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP; Law Student, University of Oregon School of Law Moderator: Joseph Kaatz, Staff Attorney, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego School of Law
  5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Closing Remarks
  5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Reception

• MCLE Credit Information

  The University of San Diego School of Law is a State Bar of California-approved MCLE provider and certifies that this activity is approved for a total 7.0 hours of general credit.

• Thank you to our sponsors.

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• Location, Parking & Directions

  School of Leadership and Education Sciences (Mother Rosalie Hill Hall)
  Warren Auditorium, Room 116
  University of San Diego
  5998 Alcalá Park
  San Diego, CA 92110

  From all directions, once you enter the west entrance:

  • Proceed up the hill and follow the signs to the West Parking structure. Attendants will direct you to a parking space.
  • Tram service will be available from 8 – 9 a.m. from the West Parking structure to Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, which will be the first building on your left side (across from Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice).
  • The symposium will be held in Warren Auditorium, which will be down the hall on your right side in room 116.
  • View Mother Rosalie Hill Hall on USD's campus map.

  Parking Information

  Attendees should park in the West Parking Structure.

  The symposium will cover parking. More information will be provided before the event, including a code to pay for parking, a map showing the West Parking Structure, and information about tram service to the meeting venue. Directions and Campus Maps.

  Please see the Symposium website for more information.

  MASS TRANSIT

  For attendees wishing to use mass transit, please be advised that schedules and services are limited; consulting schedules in advance is highly recommended. The most convenient hub is the Old Town Transit Center, which is served by bus, the San Diego Trolley, and the Coaster commuter train. The Old Town station is served by USD shuttle buses.

  Click here for USD shuttle bus information.

  Click here for Old Town Transit Center information.

• Contact Information

  Please send all inquiries related to this event to Climate and Energy Law Symposium Coordinator
  USD.CELS.Coordinator@gmail.com

• Coming from Out of Town?

  For information about where to stay, call Hotel Reservations Network at (800) 964-6835 or San Diego International Visitor Information Center at (619) 236-1212. Accommodations closest to the USD campus can be found in the Mission Valley, Old Town, and Hotel Circle areas of San Diego.

  For more information about planning a visit to San Diego, the following link may be helpful: Bartell Hotels, owned by USD alumnus Richard Bartell, offers special rates to anyone visiting the USD campus.

• COVID-19 Restrictions

  **This event will comply with all state, county, and USD COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

• Previous Symposia

  For information on the past Symposia, please visit our website.