environmental justice SYMPOSIUM

Close to Home, Closer to Change: Exploring Environmental Justice In Fort Worth

ENRG Logo ColorSaturday, March 2, 2024
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Texas A&M University School of Law
Fort Worth, Texas

EENRSLP-w320-13.75 (1.5 hours Ethics) Texas CLE credit available*

Presented by Texas A&M Law's Environment and Natural Resources Group (ENRG) student organization and Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resource Systems (EENRS) Law Program

Made possible by the generous support of the Good Bull Fund

 Agenda  

The Environment and Natural Resources Group at Texas A&M Law proudly presents our third annual Environmental Justice Conference, a pivotal event dedicated to exploring the intricate environmental landscape of our home community, Fort Worth. This year, we're bringing together a diverse array of voices, including attorneys, local community members, and city and county leaders, to shed light on pressing environmental justice issues. By delving into the unique challenges and opportunities within our city, attendees will gain invaluable insights, foster meaningful connections, and emerge equipped with actionable strategies to drive positive change.

Presenters, Panelists, and Moderators: 
  • Dana Burghdoff, Assistant City Manager of the City of Fort Worth
  • Vanessa Casado Pérez, Professor, Texas A&M University School of Law
  • Leticia Cordero, Interim Consumer Health Superintendent, Environmental Services Department, City of Fort Worth
  • Gabriel Eckstein, Professor, Texas A&M University School of Law
  • Evelyn Mayo, Co-Chair, Downwinders at Risk
  • Diana Mercado-Champion, Student, Texas A&M University School of Law Civil Rights Clinic
  • Jim Schermbeck, Director, Downwinders at Risk
  • Alisa Simmons, Tarrant County Commissioner
  • LaShondra Stringfellow, Assistant Director for Planning Development Services, City of Fort Worth
  • Wyndie Turpen, Code Compliance Superintendent, Consumer Health Superintendent, City of Fort Worth
  • Haley Varnadoe, Attorney, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
  • Letitia “Tee” Wilbourn, Echo Heights & Stop Six Environmental Coalition
Topics include:
  • Stories from the Frontlines Fighting for Community Environmental Justice
  • Law and Order: Advocacy in Action
  • Land Reform and Zoning
  • Navigating Change Locally

*CLE information:

  • Registrants must register with your full name, email, and Texas Bar Card Number and attend the symposium CLE sessions (in-person or online) in order to receive CLE credit.
  • This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.75 credit hours, of which 1.50 credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.
  • Texas A&M School of Law, as CLE sponsor, will submit CLE attendance to the State Bar of Texas by March 31 for all verified attendees who are members of the State Bar of Texas and registered with their valid Texas Bar Card Number.

While some of the panelists are attorneys, they will be discussing the law generally, and nothing in the symposium should be considered as legal advice. Attendees should consult their own legal advisor to address their own unique circumstances.