13th Annual Green Infrastructure Conference

Join Ballard Spahr for our annual FREE half-day CLE program on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Panels will cover hot topics where infrastructure intersects with environmental or energy considerations.

The program will be held in person in Philadelphia along with a virtual attendance option. 

AGENDA

12:00 PM ET | Registration and lunch (in person)
12:20 PM ET | Virtual attendees log on
12:30 PM ET | Program begins
4:30 PM ET | Concluding remarks
*a post conference reception will be held in Philadelphia from 4:30 - 6:00 PM ET

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

NEPA In Motion: What's At Stake

From new regulations to White House actions to high-profile court decisions, NEPA is in flux—and the ripple effects are being felt across project development. Join our panel of experts as they break down the uncertainty these changes create for project delivery, explore efforts to streamline permitting and address implementation challenges, and debate what bipartisan reform could mean for the future of NEPA—and for the projects that depend on it.

Moderator:

• Lorene (Renie) L. Boudreau, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists:

• Mike Davin, Director, Energy and Resources Policy, National Association of Manufacturers
• Alexander Sundquist, Project Permitting, Policy, and Public Affairs Consultant

Next-Generation Projects: Adapting to Climate Change

This panel will explore how construction and development projects being shaped by recent floods, hurricanes, fires and other costly disasters, and how design is evolving to withstand tomorrow’s challenges.  Whether through codes updates, design strategies, or insurance frameworks, this national panel will examine how future-proofing construction is becoming non-negotiable for communities and developers alike. 

Moderator:

• Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists:

• Frank Arcara, Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
• Brad Barnett, Associate Principal, Mithūn
• Tim Mollette-Parks, Partner, Mithūn

Unlocking Capital for Sustainable Growth: C-PACE in Action

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing is reshaping how commercial property owners, developers, and investors fund energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resiliency projects. This panel will feature real-world case studies highlighting how C-PACE deals are structured, the legal and financial considerations involved, and the opportunities and challenges for commercial real estate stakeholders.

Moderator:

• Katie Leesman, Of Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists:

• Joseph Byrne, President, BG Capital
• Nat Buono, Director, Capital Markets, JLL
• Lisa Shulock, Director of Commercial Programs, Philadelphia Energy Authority
• Shelah Wallace, Senior Vice President, Originations, Bayview Asset Management

EVENT MATERIALS

Agenda
Panelist Profiles
Presentation Slides: NEPA In Motion: What's At Stake
Presentation Slides: Next-Generation Projects: Adapting to Climate Change
Handout: Next-Generation Projects: Adapting to Climate Change 
Presentation Slides: Unlocking Capital for Sustainable Growth: C-PACE in Action

ACCREDITATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This program is anticipated to be accredited for 3 CLE credits in CA, NV, NY, and PA, and 3.6 CLE credits in NJ. WA, OR, and MN CLE credits are pending. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be provided for the purpose of seeking credit in other jurisdictions.

For more information, to request accommodations to fully enjoy this conference, or to share dietary restrictions, please contact Nikki Benner at bennern@ballardspahr.com.

Please note: Ballard Spahr LLP will be recording this Conference. While our video and audio recording will focus on our panelists, you may appear on camera. By attending this Conference, you are consenting to being recorded.