KJEANRL’s Ninth Annual Symposium

KJEANRL 9TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

Topic: Unpacking West Virginia v. EPA: The Major Questions Doctrine, Environmental Regulation, Litigation, & Climate Change in KY

Date: Friday March 31, 2023

Time: 9 AM to 3:30 PM

Tentative Schedule

9:00 AM

Opening Remarks- Dean Davis

9:30 AM

The Major Questions Doctrine & SCOTUS Ruling

1. Tom “Fitz” Fitgerald- Presentation on Major Questions Doctrine & Introduction to WV v. EPA Case
2. Professor Jonathan Shaub- Presentation on Supreme Court Decision- Making & Rationale

10:30 AM

Environmental Litigation & Regulation Panel

1. R. Clay Larkin- EMLF; Dentons Partner
2. Randy Strobo

11:30 PM

LUNCH: Bourbon & Toulouse

1:00 PM

Environmental Justice Approach to Climate Related Health & Wellness Issues

1. Tom “Fitz” Fitzgerald- Introduction Presentation to Environmental Justice
2. Shavonnie Carthens- “Air Justice” Project & Essay for Vol. 15
3. Ashley Wilmes- KY Resources Council

2:00 PM

Climate & Natural Disasters in KY

1. Jerry Brotzge- Presentation on KY Past Climate & Current Hazard Trends
2. Bill Hanberg Ph.D.; State Geologist & Director, KY Geological Rsch. Professo

3:00 PM

Closing Remarks