Join Bay Planning Coalition for our CEQA & Regulatory Update on Thursday, November 20, from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, CA.
This program will convene legal experts, policymakers, and stakeholders for a timely discussion of how California’s environmental review and regulatory landscape is shifting. Attendees will gain insights into the most significant CEQA cases of the past year, explore shifts in state and federal policy, and discuss what these changes mean for projects moving forward.
In addition, BPC is thrilled to have Kate Gordon, CEO of California Forward, as our keynote speaker.
Federal Regulations in a Shifting Policy Landscape — This segment will explore evolving federal regulations and executive orders, and implications for California.
Speakers
- Laura Zagar, Partner | Perkins Coie
- Clark Morrison, Partner | Cox Castle
- Christian Marsh, Partner | Stoel Rives
Evolving CEQA and Climate Disclosure Policies — This segment will explore how recent legislative changes, including the Governor’s AB 130 and SB 131, along with emerging climate disclosure policies, are shaping the future of CEQA and environmental review in California.
Speakers
- Arielle Harris, Partner | Cox Castle
- Michael Keinath, Director – Air & Climate Global Service Line | Ramboll
CEQA Case Developments - A Year in Review — This segment will provide an overview of key CEQA cases in 2025, followed by a discussion on the implications.
Speakers
- Todd Williams, Director | Fennemore
- Jennifer Jeffers, Partner | Allen Matkins
- Christian Marsh, Partner | Stoel Rives
Keynote Speaker
Kate Gordon
Chief Executive Officer, California Forward
Bay Planning Coalition is thrilled to welcome Kate Gordon as the keynote speaker for the 2025 CEQA & Regulatory Update Workshop.
A nationally recognized leader at the intersection of climate, energy, and economic policy, Gordon brings decades of experience advancing sustainable and equitable development across California and the nation. She previously served as Senior Advisor to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and as Director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research under Governor Gavin Newsom.
Join us on November 20 to hear her insights on California’s evolving environmental and regulatory landscape—and the path toward a more resilient, inclusive future.
Event Details
- 📍 Location: David Brower Center, Berkeley, CA (in person)
- 📅 Date: Thursday, November 20
- 🕰️ Time: 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM
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