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Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:45-7:30 pm (ET)
In-person and online registration options available
Touro Law Center, Central Islip, NY (Room 412)

1.5 hours of Professional Practice NY CLE credits available for newly admitted and experienced attorneys.


ABOUT
This program will examine the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape surrounding offshore wind development off the coast of Long Island and the broader Northeast. Attorneys, policymakers, and energy professionals will discuss topics including federal and state permitting, environmental review, coastal land use considerations, and the economic and workforce impacts of offshore wind projects. With several major wind farms planned or underway in the waters off Long Island, the program will provide timely insight into the legal challenges and opportunities associated with advancing renewable energy, while balancing environmental protection, community concerns, and regional energy needs.

This program is co-sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP, REI (Real Estate Institute of SUNY Stonybrook), The Environmental Law Society of Touro Law and Public Interest Law Organization of Touro (PILOT).

Refreshments will be served for in-person attendees.

MODERATOR:
Hon. Keith P. Brown, Esq.'94,
New York State Assembly
Partner, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
Vice Chair, Advisory Board, Touro Law Institute for Land Use and Sustainable Development Law

SPEAKERS:

Nick Guariglia
Advocacy Manager, New York Offshore Wind Alliance (a project of ACE NY)

Andrea Bonilla
Director of External Affairs, East Coast Vineyard Offshore

Peter S. Ross, Esq.
Counsel
Foley Hoag LLP

COST
$25 - General Admission
$5 - Municipal Employees
$5 - Zoning and Planning Board Members
FREE - Touro Law students, faculty, and staff

CLE 
1.5 hrs of NY CLE Areas of Professional Practice credits available for newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Attorneys wishing to attend CLE courses at or through Touro Law Center may apply for tuition assistance. Municipal Employee and Judicial discounts are available.

QUESTIONS?
For more information, please contact tlccle@touro.edu or call (631) 761-7006.

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