What Lawyers Should Know About Climate Change

4/1

Open to the public

What are the potential legal implications of climate change? What should lawyers know about the science? Those questions and more will be addressed in "Climate Change: The Science for Lawyers," a panel featuring climate and legal experts, including a Nobel Peace Prize-winning scientist, held April 1, at The John Marshall Law School.

An understanding of geology has helped attorneys understand the legal risks of developing in areas prone to sinkholes. As the impacts of climate change are more recognizable and raise legal issues for clients, attorneys need to be familiar with climate change science. Speakers at John Marshall's April 1 event include:

  • Donald J. Wuebbles, PhD – Atmospheric Science Professor at University of Illinois and Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his work on climate change
  • Tom Skilling – Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV
  • Eric R. Snodgrass – Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Atmospheric Sciences at University of Illinois
  • David Weisbach – Walter J. Blum Professor, University of Chicago Law School
  • Celeste M. Hammond – Professor and Director, John Marshall Center for Real Estate Law
  • Paul B. Lewis – Professor and Director, John Marshall Center for International Law
  • Doris Estelle Long – Professor and Director, John Marshall Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law

More info and registration.