Akerman is a sponsor of the 35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, presented by the Florida Environmental Network, Inc. The Environmental Permitting Summer School is the premier environmental conference and the largest of its kind in the state. The audience includes lawyers, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers and landowners. 

During the 4-day program, Silvia Alderman, Chair of Akerman’s Water Task Force Practice will speak on a panel titled, “Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Update,” Robyn Neely, Chair of Akerman’s Environment and Natural Resources Practice will speak on a panel titled, “Florida Brownfields: A Comprehensive Technical, Regulatory, and Legal Update,” George Powell, Akerman’s Naples Office Managing Partner will speak on a panel titled, “The Keys to Success for the Practicing Engineer,” Spencer Crowley will speak on a panel titled, “Permitting and Development in the Coastal Marine Environment,” and Jason Lichtstein will speak on a panel titled, “Hot Topics Emerging Issues in Waste Management.”