Environmental & Energy Law Section Fall Meeting 2025

2025 Fall Meeting at Lake Placid’s Newest Resort

Cambria Hotel Lake Placid

2127 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Hotel Website

Join the Environmental & Energy Law Section at the Fall Meeting to reconnect with colleagues and recharge in one of New York’s most scenic destinations. The Fall Meeting combines timely CLE programming with a relaxing retreat experience at the brand-new Cambria Hotel, nestled along Mirror Lake. 

Hotel Information:

Cambria Lake Placid offers the perfect blend of nature and comfort:

• Mountain views & lakeside location
• Complimentary parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Modern, well-appointed rooms
• Indoor heated pool
• On-site Haystack Bar & Bistro
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• EV charging station
• Outdoor bar area with fire pits
• Smoke-free property
• Dog-friendly

Hotel Discount for NYSBA Attendees

Group Rate: $164 per night (plus taxes & fees)

Rate Valid Through: August 25, 2025

Available: Two nights pre- and post-meeting

Book Now: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CJ62X1  

Want to extend your stay?

Contact Lori Fitzgerald at: lfitzgerald@cambrialakeplacid.com 

 

Take a Look

View Photos of Cambria Lake Placid

Things to do in Lake Placid

 

Make the most of your stay with easy access to:

• Whiteface Mountain
• Olympic Sites
• High Falls Gorge
• Mirror Lake strolls
• 46 High Peaks hiking trails
• Local breweries, restaurants & boutique shopping

Program Highlights:

Earn CLE credit while staying current on evolving environmental and energy law issues. So far, we’re pleased to confirm the following sessions:

• Road Salt Management: Balancing Safety and Environmental Protection
• Offshore Wind / Energy Panel
• PFAS: Source, Standards, and Site Remediation

More CLE topics, speakers, and panel details will be announced soon.

Additional CLE details, full speaker lineup, and networking opportunities will be shared in the coming weeks. 

Agenda

Monday, September 15

10:00 a.m.                                  Tour of Olympic Regional Development Authority Facilities

 

12:00 p.m.                                  Hike Mt Hoevenberg East Trail & Optional Recreational Activities

4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.                 Committee Meetings

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.                 Executive Committee Meeting

Skylight B Room

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.                  Conference Check-In / Registration

Pre-Function Area

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.                  Reception

Outdoor Patio

Beer, wine, cocktails and light refreshments

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.                 Dinner

Skylight A Room

Opening Remarks:

Thomas J. Maroney, Esq.

Founding Partner

Maroney O'Connor LLP

NYSBA Secretary

New York, NY

Keynote Dinner Speaker:

Joe Martens

Board Chair

Olympic Regional Development Authority

Lake Placid, NY

 

Tuesday, September 16

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.                 Registration/CLE Sign

Pre-Function Area

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.                  Continental Breakfast

Pre-Function Area

8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.                 Welcome and Introductions

Skylight A Room 

Section & Program Chair

Amy K. Kendall, Esq.

Knauf Shaw LLP

Rochester, NY

8:35 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.                 Balancing Safety and Sustainability: Pursuing Innovative Strategies to Address Road Salt Pollution

Moderator:

Karen L. Mintzer, Esq.,

Mintzer Mauch PLLC

New York, NY

Speakers:

Kevin Chlad 

Deputy Director

Adirondack Council

Albany, NY

 

Phill Sexton

Managing Director

WIT Advisers, LLC

Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force

Albany, NY

 

Ted Diers

Assistant Water Division Director

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services

Concord, NH

1.0 MCLE Credit Areas of Professional Practice

9:25 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.                 Break

 

9:35 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.                The New DEC Commissioner: DEC and Environmental Enforcement in New York

Speakers:

Amanda Lefton

Commissioner

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)

Albany, NY

 

Steven P. Solow, Esq.,

Founder and Principal

Solow PLLC

Washington, D.C.

                                                    1.0 MCLE Credit Areas of Professional Practice

10:25 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.              Coffee Break

 

10:35 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.             Wind Power and Battery Storage: Regulatory and Permitting Issues Amid Evolving Federal Energy Policy   

Moderator:

John L. Parker, Esq.

Partner

Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC

Uniondale, NY

 

Speakers:

Ekin Senlet, Esq.

Partner

Barclay Damon LLP

Albany, NY

Joshua Verleun, Esq.

Director of Permitting & Compliance

Equinor Renewables Americas

New York, NY

David Magid

Founder

YSG Solar

New York, NY

1.0 MCLE Credit Areas of Professional Practice

11:35 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.             PFAS: Source, Standards, and Site Remediation

Moderator:

Amy K. Kendall, Esq.

Knauf Shaw LLP

Rochester, NY

Speakers:

Patrick E. Foster, Esq.

Deputy Commissioner

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)

Albany, NY

 

Marc Godick

Senior Vice President

AKRF

New York, NY     

                                                    1.0 MCLE Credit Areas of Professional Practice

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.                Lunch Buffet & Networking

                                                    Skylight B Room

Adjournment

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