2025 Renewable Energy Seminar

Name: 2025 Renewable Energy Seminar | DRI and The Center
Start: 2025-09-18T8:30
End: 2025-09-18T15:30
Location: DRI Headquarters

September 17–18, 2025
DRI Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois

Renewable Energy workers near wind turbines

Be Prepared for Incoming Energy Policy Changes!

Save up to $400 when you register on or before September 16!
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The national energy landscape is rapidly evolving, demonstrated by the increasing emergence of renewable energy projects and recent change in administration. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding about the renewable energy sector from experienced attorneys and directly from the industry itself. Join DRI and its Center for Law and Public Policy to learn how legal experts anticipate these renewable energy projects may unfold and how it will impact you and your clients.

What You Will Learn:

Unique perspectives from both law firm and industry thought leaders on the state of renewable energy litigation.
Recent developments in renewable energy litigation.
Predictions about how renewable energy litigation may change over the next four years.
What you need to watch for in your practice regarding renewable energy litigation.

Expand Your Network By:

Connecting with law firm and in-house thought leaders on renewable energy litigation.
Engaging in small group roundtable discussions.
Participating in the networking reception, dine arounds, and networking lunch.

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Registration Information

Save up to $400 when you register on or before September 16, 2025!
Worry-free registration: Cancellations received thirty (30) days or more before an in-person seminar are entitled to a full refund.

Save Your Spot Today

In registering for this seminar, I attest that I devote a substantial portion of my professional time to defending the interests of individuals, business, associations, or governmental entities in civil litigation. I understand that DRI reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel my registration, without a refund, if I do not meet the criteria described above.

	Member Pricing	Non-Member Pricing	Non-Member Bundle ^
Regular Registration* (Now thru Sept 16)	$695	$895	$815
Onsite Registration*	$895	$1,095	$1,015
Group Registration (Non-Sponsored)	Group registration is for registering four or more attendees. Members and non-members receive a 15% discount off the member and non-member rates respective to the time the group registration is initiated (i.e. Early Bird, Regular or On-Site registration periods). There is one free registration with every 10 paid registrations. If you want to register for the group pricing, fill out the form here. Please note that online registration is not available for this offer.
Government	Government members will receive the applicable government rate for the seminar upon login. If the government rate does not appear after logging in, please call DRI directly at (312) 795-1101 to receive the discounted rate. Invoices can be sent after purchase upon request.

Not a DRI Member? Select the Non-Member Bundle and Save!

^ Not a DRI Member and new to DRI? Take advantage of the Non-Member / Trial Membership Bundle and receive up to 9 months of membership when you register for the seminar. You’ll be able to add this special offer to your cart at check out. Note: Trial membership processing can take up to 30 days from the date of purchase, please contact DRI Customer Service with any questions. Please note renewing members and members with recently lapsed memberships are not eligible for a Non-Member Bundle.

Learn more about membership at DRI and get started on your DRI journey today!

*If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate. If you would like to join DRI to receive the member pricing and see the benefits of becoming a member, click here to go to the Application page.

Networking Events

Networking / Cocktail Hour at South Branch

Date: Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar
Location: South Branch, 100 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Kick off your evening at our Welcome Networking Reception at the South Branch Tavern and Grill along the Chicago riverfront. Join us for an unforgettable evening of connections and Chicago charm.

Hotel Information

The seminar will take place at DRI Headquarters, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.

DRI has secured a discounted rate for anyone in Chicago on a DRI business trip at two Hyatt properties downtown (both are a short walk to the office). To book your room at a discount rate, please access one of the links below.

Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago – 100 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown-The Loop – 28 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606

Full Agenda

*Schedule and Speakers subject to change

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time (Central)	Session
6:00–7:00 p.m.	Networking / Cocktail Hour at South Branch Click here for details on the networking / cocktail hour.
7:30 p.m.	Dine-Arounds Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time (Central)	Session
8:30 a.m.	Registration and Coffee Service
9:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions
9:15 a.m.	Offshore Wind Energy This session will focus on the current state of the offshore wind energy industry, including the current state of offshore wind projects, as well discussion about what the future may hold for the industry in the United States. Emily Huggins Jones, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, Cleveland, OH Salvo Vitale, US Wind, Inc., Baltimore, MA
10:15 a.m.	Coffee Break
10:30 a.m.	Onshore Wind Energy This session will focus on the onshore wind energy industry with a discussion on current projects and litigation around the country. Chris Callas, Jackson Kelly, Charleston, WV Naim Surgeon, NextEra Energy, Inc., Juno Beach, FL
11:30 a.m.	Solar Energy This session will discuss the current state of the solar industry with a particular focus on some of the legislative, regulatory, and litigation challenges facing the industry. Gera Peoples, NextEra Energy, Inc., Juno Beach, FL Sarah Vilms, SEIA, Washington, D.C. Michael Jeans, Growth Opps, Cleveland, OH
12:30 p.m.	DRI Networking Lunch Join seminar attendees for lunch and networking opportunities.
1:30 p.m.	Future of Renewables With industry leaders hailing from the wind, solar, and battery storage industries, this panel will step back from litigation and look more generally at the legal and policy challenges and opportunities facing the renewable energy industry in the next four years. Moderator Josh Kaplowitz, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, American Clean Power Association (ACP), Washington, D.C. Panel Liz Burdock, Oceantic Network, Washington, D.C. Elise Scott, RWE Renewables, Chicago, IL
2:30 p.m.	Energy Roundtable Discussion We will invite the industry leaders from prior panels to return for an open discussion focusing on the future of the Renewable Energy Industry in this country. Moderator Toyja Kelley, Troutman Pepper Locke, Washington, D.C.
3:30 p.m.	Adjourn

CLE Information

Earn up to 5.00 hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE) from this seminar.

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In some states that charge late CLE submission fees, there will be a $100 late fee to report CLE credits submitted more than 30 days after a seminar/virtual event. Click here for details on CLE late fees.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Center's Renewable Energy Seminar is proudly supported by:

If you would like to contact DRI about seminar sponsorship opportunities (including pricing) or to reserve a spot, please visit the sponsorship page.

Additional Resources

If you have any questions or concerns regarding DRI programs, please contact DRI Customer Service at 312.795.1101 or custservice@dri.org.