The Atlanta Lawyer August/September 2017 | Page 28

SECTION UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TOXIC TORT The mission of the Environmental & Toxic Tort Section (ETTS) is to provide a platform for continuing education on key developments of interest to its membership through CLEs and e-blasts, collaboration with other sections of the Atlanta Bar Association and the Georgia Bar Association, contribution to the community, and fostering camarade- rie among those practicing or having an interest in mat- ters relating to environmental laws or toxic tort litigation. The 2017-18 ETTS board is committed to continuing and expanding on the core mission of the section, and invites those interested in learning more to join us. CLE and Practice Seminar (OSAH) In March 2017, ETTS sponsored a detailed, informative breakfast CLE addressing Georgia EPD’s Revised Industrial Stormwater NPDES Permit. Entitled “What’s New and Why Does it Matter to You,” the engaging discussion featured Glen Behrend of the EPD, and technical consultant Brian Edwards of Conversion Technology Inc. Looking ahead, the Section is preparing to sponsor an in- formal and informative conversation with several Admin- istrative Law Judges at the Georgia Office of State Admin- istrative Hearings (OSAH), where we will discuss practical tips for those with cases before OSAH and also proposed improvements that could be made to the current rules and procedures. This event is tentatively planned for early 2018. Socials The section will be hosting or otherwise participating in a number of upcoming social events. The section will host a brewery tour on September 21, 2017 at Orpheus Brewery, 1440 Dutch Valley PL, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 beginning at 7 p.m. The Section will soon announce a fall mixer to take place in October, which is anticipated to take full advantage of cooler outside temperatures. In addition, the section is planning to participate in the Rivers Alive cleanup at Johns Homestead Park in Tucker in late October. More details will be forthcoming shortly. Upcoming Programs Looking forward to the year ahead, the board is engaged in developing additional programs. The board invites its members to offer suggestions concerning a CLE, seminar, social event or opportunity for community engagement. An online suggestion form is conveniently located on the ETTS website, http://atlantabar.site-ym.com/members/ group.aspx?id=124745 Environmental & Toxic Tort Section 2017-2018 Board of Directors Randy Butterfield, Chair Jennifer Pennington, Vice Chair Christopher J. Bowers, Secretary Jonathan Wells, Treasurer Stephen McCullers, Member at Large Kasey Sturm, Member at Large Kimberley Hale, Past Chair Randy J. Butterfield King & Spalding LLP [email protected] But You Said You’re a Lawyer!? 7.25 CLE HOURS, INCLUDING 1 PROFESSIONALISM & 2 TRIAL PRACTICE HOURS 28 August/September 2017