The Business Law Section is seeking members to join the newly
formed Energy Law Practice Group. Attorneys at all levels of
practice and experience are encouraged to sign up.
The Energy Law practice group will bring together attorneys from
across the energy law spectrum, from sole practitioners and private
firms of all sizes to in-house counsel from organizations involved
in the energy industry, including public utilities and developers,
and non-profit organizations. Government attorneys, including
attorneys at the Massachusetts Office of Attorney General,
Department of Public Utilities and Department of Environmental
Protection, are also encouraged to join.
Like the other MBA sections and practice groups, the Energy Law
Practice Group will:
- Provide a forum for attorneys to improve professional
competence and exchange thoughts and ideas in the area of energy
law
- Conduct and participate in educational programs
- Engage in and promote interdisciplinary efforts with other
sections
- Monitor and review legislation
- Propose legislative positions to the Business Law Section
- Participate in the development of legal publications, articles
and special projects
Since energy law may involve a combination of regulatory
practice, real estate law, environmental law and corporate law, the
Energy Law Practice Group will function as an interdisciplinary
group, which will frequently interact with other sections (and
practice groups) of the Massachusetts Bar Association.