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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 examined 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 discussed 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 provided 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 was 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).

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

 

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