Go Green with the Environmental & Energy Law Society!

Welcome back to our weekly Capital University Law School student org update! This week I want to tell you about an awesome organization that goes by EELS. EELS stands for the Environmental and Energy Law Society. Their mission is to give students at Capital exposure to the abundance of opportunities available in this booming industry. EELS would like to provide guidance to students who are interested in this career path. They are there to help determine what kind of classes you should take and expose students to 

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valuable networking opportunities. Finally, EELS cannot overlook the importance of exposing students at Cap Law to the gravity of caring for the environment and preserving it for the future.

The President of EELS, Erica Friedman, feels very passionately about the organization. She wants to help students who are interested in this career path break into the field. She understands the value of networking and meeting like minded individuals who are currently practicing in this area of law. The environmental bar in Columbus is a very dedicated group of people who want to engage with students. Erica also feels passionately about environmental stewardship. EELS gives her an outlet to raise awareness in and around the law school community about the importance of conservation and our responsibility to protect the environment for future generations. 

So what is EELS doing this year and how can you get involved?

• Their first meeting is on September 29th from 5:00-6:00 PM. During this meeting, there will be a panel on "Careers in Energy Law"  hosted in conjunction with the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation and the Office of Professional Development. Alumni will have a chance to talk about what exactly they do, and why they do it! Food and Beverages will be provided. 
• They will host a panel on climate change with esteemed professionals ranging from OSU Moritz College of Law to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Watch your email for more details!
• They will also be planning a fundraiser and a community service event. They welcome anyone who is interested to get involved.

EELS hopes to host an exciting event each semester to get the word out about this awesome group and their mission. They want to get students excited about environmental and energy law. If you have any questions please contact efriedman@law.capital.edu!