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Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.

UF Law Hosts the 2nd Annual Early Environmental Law Scholars (EELS) Conference

University of Florida Levin College of Law hosted the 2nd Annual Early Environmental Law Scholars (EELS) Conference in Gainesville, Florida, on November 7 and 8, 2025. Sessions included a panel with senior scholars on Navigating Academia in a Time of Change, works-in-progress scholarship presentations, a teaching workshop, and more. Sessions were held Friday and Saturday morning, with a group field trip to enjoy the natural beauty of North Florida Friday afternoon. See the event archive page for a full schedule of the conference’s events.

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Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Scholars and faculty members gather inside Bailey Event Space for the Junior Law Conference at UF Law on November 7.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.
Attendees of the Junior Law Conference at UF Law share ideas and listen during three small-group panels on November 7 at UF Law's Martin Levin Advocacy Center courtrooms. The panels included the Environmental Rights panel with panelists Ethan Prall, Camila Bustos, Tony Derron, Amber Polk, and moderator Thomas Hawkins; the Climate Law panel with panelists Monica Iyer, Angela Hefti, Paul Rink, and moderator Sam Bookman; and the Water Law and Financial Incentives panel with panelists Valentina Wagner, Annie Brett, Adam Orford, and moderator Alex Erwin.