Communities as Clients: Challenges in Environmental Justice

Environmental justice presents unique legal and ethical challenges that extend beyond traditional environmental law. Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative for a CLE exploring the role of attorneys representing communities affected by environmental harms. Using real-world examples from Iowa, this program will examine environmental justice principles, community lawyering, and the ethical issues that arise in representing individuals, organizations, and coalitions. Topics include identifying the client, conflicts of interest, limited-scope representation, competence, confidentiality, communication, cultural competence, and advocacy in environmental justice practice.

Friday, October 30, 2026 1:45pm to 2:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Levitt Auditorium
130 Byington Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Jen Terry in advance at 3193352857 or jennifer-terry@uiowa.edu.