Resolving Environmental Disputes with ADR: Endless Possibilities

Environmental and natural resource conflicts are often contentious and controversial. These disputes typically cross jurisdictional boundaries, involve multiple institutions, and impact diverse stakeholders. They also tend to involve complicated scientific principles.

This program, presented by Pamela Esterman of Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C., will discuss dispute resolution strategies that have been used successfully to resolve these matters. Examples discussed will include siting disputes, allocating liability for waste disposal, determining water rights, managing climate change measures, and compensating toxic tort victims. The program will conclude with a review of governmental and private dispute resolution resources that are well suited to address the challenges of resolving such disputes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain a comprehensive overview of environmental dispute resolution
2. Develop best practices to help you successfully resolve these types of disputes
3. Discuss the various dispute resolution resources you can turn to for guidance