Environmental and Land Use Law Section

Announcement

Michael O'Connell Appointed New ELUL Section Newsletter Editor

We are pleased to announce that the Executive Committee of the Environmental and Land Use Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association has selected Michael O'Connell of Stoel Rives, LLP to serve as the new editor for our Section's newsletter. Michael has served on the ELUL Newsletter Editorial Board for the last several years and has been an active contributor of articles and case laws updates. Michael focuses on project development, including renewable energy projects, water right acquisitions, Clean Water Act permits and certifications, cultural and fossil resources, and business transactions with Indian tribes. Prior to joining Stoel Rives in 1992, Michael served as General Counsel to the Hopi Tribe in Arizona and in the Office of Reservation Attorney for the Quinault Indian Nation and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Please join us in welcoming Michael in his new role as the editor of our newsletter.

If you would like to contact Michael regarding your interest in contributing ideas or articles for the newsletter, he can be reached at moconnell@stoel.com or 206-386-7692.

2009 Calendar of Events

December 3, 2009 *Please note the new date and time*

Executive Committee Meeting — 1:00–3:00 p.m.
ELUL Quarterly Meeting and Free CLE by Professor Boerner — 3:00–5:00 p.m.
ELUL Section Social Hour (5:00—6:00 p.m.)

March 2010

Quarterly CLE Program and Social (TBA)

May 6-9, 2010

ELUL Midyear Meeting and Seminar (Ocean Shores, WA)

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