Holland & Knight is proud to sponsor the 40th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, which will take place July 21-24, 2026, in Marco Island, Florida. Several of our attorneys and policy professionals will lead informative presentations and moderate engaging discussions, in addition to manning the Holland & Knight Lounge, located at Booth 112.
The Environmental Permitting Summer School is part of Florida Chamber Foundation efforts to keep its members and other business organizations informed of environmental laws affecting Sunshine State residents and businesses. It is attended by more than 1,400 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners and others with an interest in Florida environmental issues.
We hope to see you at this premier industry event.
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Our attendees
July 21-24, 2026
Marco Island, Florida
Environmental Permitting Summer School
40th Annual
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Partner
Rafe Petersen
Financial Services
Financial Services
Regulations
International Financial Regulations
Consumer Protection
Defense and Compliance
Banking Law
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Public Affairs Advisor
Tori Deal
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Partner
Matthew Leopold
Our Session Times and Topics
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Partner
Martin Alexander
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Of Counsel
Alan Krischer
Anti-Money Laundering
Our Session Times and Topics
Mastering Expert Testimony That Wins
8:30 – 10:10 a.m.
Location: Calusa 8-9
Speaker
Martin Alexander
Speaker
Matthew Leopold
Update on EPA's Newest Regulated Contominant: PFAS
8:30 – 10:10 a.m.
Location: Caxambus 1-2
Speaker
Alan Krischer
Planning the Future: Live Local Act, Legislative Updates and Legal Battles
8:30 – 10:10 a.m.
Location: Calusa 12
Moderator
Rafe Petersen
Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Update
10:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Location: Calusa 4-5
Speaker
Alessandria San Roman
Strategic Planning and Permitting for Development
8:30 – 10:10 a.m.
Location: Calusa 10
Moderator
Lawrence Sellers
WMD Planning, Regulatory and Policy Update
8:30 – 10:10 a.m.
Location: Calusa 8-9
Speaker
Jon Steverson
Florida's Environment and Water Policy and the 2026 Florida Legislature
3:30 – 5:10 p.m.
Location: Calusa 2-3
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Associate
Alessandria San Roman
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Partner
Lawrence Sellers
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Senior Policy Advisor
Jon Steverson
Our Attendees
July 22
Speaker
Jon Steverson
Florida's Environment and Water Policy and the 2026 Florida Legislature
1:30 – 3:10 p.m.
Location: Calusa 4-5
Speaker
Matthew Leopold
From Significant Nexus to Relatively Permanent:
The New WOTUS Reality
3:30 – 5:10 p.m.
Location: Banyon Ballroon
July 23
Moderator
Rafe Petersen
Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Update
10:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Location: Calusa 4-5
Moderator
Lawrence Sellers
WMD Planning, Regulatory and Policy Update
10:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Location: Calusa 8-9
July 24