Presented in partnership with the WSBA Environmental and Land Use Law Section
Join us in-person or remotely for the Environmental and Land Use Midyear from May 14-15, 2026. We will be in Vancouver at the stunning Heathman Lodge this year as well as broadcasting live online. Hear from practitioners...
Presented in partnership with the WSBA Environmental and Land Use Law Section
Join us in-person or remotely for the Environmental and Land Use Midyear from May 14-15, 2026. We will be in Vancouver at the stunning Heathman Lodge this year as well as broadcasting live online. Hear from practitioners from around the state and region speaking on crucial topics and updates.
In addition to helpful programming, attendees will be provided ample time to be with colleagues and explore the Columbia River valley.
CO-CHAIRS
Gabrielle Gurian - Perkins Coie LLP, Bellevue, WA
Erica Li - Veris Law Group PLLC, Seattle, WA
Hannah Solomon - Veris Law Group PLLC, Seattle, WA
FACULTY
Chris Baird - Headwaters Law, Seattle, WA
Joshua Friedmann - Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P. S., Seattle, WA
Michael Garrity - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia, WA
Anna Poliski - Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc., Seattle, WA
Taylor Haines - Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P. S, Seattle, WA
Miles Johnson - Columbia Riverkeeper, Hood River, OR
Michael Jung - Modern Hydrogen, Woodinville, WA
Megan Lin - Perkins Coie LLP, Bellevue, WA
Jacob Lipson - Washington House of Representatives, Olympia, WA
Kathryn Marckworth - Yakama Nation Office of Legal Counsel, Toppenish, WA
Carly Michiels - Washington Public Ports Association, Olympia, WA
Daniel Mitchell - Seattle City Attorney’s Office, Seattle, WA
Malcom McCulloch – Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, WA
Isaac Patterson - Attorney, Seattle, WA
Erika Spanton – Beveridge & Diamond PC, Seattle, WA
Ryan Thomas - Perkins Coie LLP, Bellevue, WA
Kelly Wood - Washington Attorney General’s Office, Olympia, WA
Kellen Wright - Office of Program Research, Olympia, WA
MODERATOR
Dr. Glenn Blackmon - Former Director, Washington Energy Policy Office, Olympia, WA
SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:45 a.m. Webcast Login Opens
10:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:45 - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
4:00 p.m. Adjourn
Friday, May 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. Webcast Login Opens
9:15 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
4:00 p.m. Adjourn
SEMINAR AGENDA
For accessibility or accommodation requests, or other questions, please email
cle@wsba.org or call 206-443-9722 (toll free: 800-945-9722).
Seminar Registration Transfers, Refunds and Cancellations: In most circumstances, if you cannot attend the live event, we can
transfer your registration to the on-demand product, once available (8-10 weeks from the program delivery date). Generally, for
webcast/webinar registrations, tuition fees may be refunded, less $25 for processing, for written cancellations postmarked, emailed, or faxed up
to the start of the event. For in-person registrations, tuition fees may be refunded, less $25 for processing, for written cancellations
postmarked, emailed, or faxed by 5 p.m. up to three business days before the event. No refunds will be provided after the dates specified. You
may also send a substitute in lieu of canceling.
When applicable, specific exceptions to these policies will be noted on individual event
registration pages. Please email
cle@wsba.org with any requests or questions.