Molding Legal Professionals for 21st Century Challenges

Climate change and the energy transition are transforming the practice of law—but are lawyers prepared? In this panel discussion, leading experts from academia, private practice, and industry unpack the evolving education and skills lawyers need to navigate these complex challenges. Professor Monika Ehrman (SMU Dedman School of Law), Jeff Civins (Senior Counsel, Haynes & Boone), and Nathan Block (Managing Counsel, BP America) explore how climate law, environmental regulation, energy policy, ESG, and cross-border issues are reshaping legal practice.