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APIEL 2024 Registration

We all have a choice. We can create transformational action that will safeguard the living conditions for future generations. Or we can continue with our business as usual and fail.

— Greta Thunburg.

The 15th anniversary of the Appalachian Public Interest and Environmental Law Conference is a significant milestone, marking a decade and a half of unwavering commitment to environmental justice and legal advocacy in the region. Since its inception, this conference has served as a pivotal platform for scholars, activists, legal experts, and community members to convene, exchange ideas, and strategize on pressing environmental issues facing Appalachia and beyond. Through its panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, the conference has empowered individuals and organizations to mobilize for positive change, fostering collaboration and catalyzing impactful legal and policy initiatives. As we commemorate this milestone, we recognize not only the conference’s enduring legacy but also the urgent imperative to continue championing environmental protection, social equity, and the rights of marginalized communities in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

We look forward to having you all attend this year’s event in an effort to celebrate the future of environmental justice within Appalachia. Enclosed below are the registration links for both Attorney’s and Non-Attorney’s planning on attending the event this year on October 5th, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact us as at Apiel.Info@gmail.com.

Registration: Non-Attorney

Registration: Attorney

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