Fireside Chat: Career Transitions and Emerging Opportunities in Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources Law

Environmental attorney Jose Almanzar will present during an American Bar Association (ABA) webinar examining the many ways attorneys build careers in environmental, energy and natural resources law. The conversation will highlight how lawyers can translate experience in consulting, policy, government, corporate settings or other legal practice areas into meaningful work in this evolving sector. Mr. Almanzar and fellow panelists will discuss the strategic decisions, practical skills and professional relationships that can support successful career transitions, as well as the opportunities and challenges lawyers may encounter when moving among private practice, public service and in-house roles. The program will also address how developments such as the energy transition, climate risk, sustainability priorities and increased regulatory focus are influencing employer needs and creating new areas of demand, offering insights relevant for law students, new attorneys and experienced practitioners considering a career pivot.