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Sustainability and Climate Change Risks and Opportunities in

Climate Week Program

Sustainability and Climate Change Risks and Opportunities in Real Estate Development: New Practice Guide for Lawyers
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Format: In Person
Where: New York City Bar
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Program Fee:
Free for Members | $20 for Non-Members
 
Description: 
Join leading practitioners for the national launch of a new practice guide on climate change and sustainability in real estate development. As climate-related risks increasingly affect due diligence, financing, insurance, regulatory compliance, construction, and long-term property value, lawyers must look beyond traditional environmental concerns.

Written by practitioners for practitioners, this guide provides practical strategies for identifying risk, uncovering opportunities, reducing costs, and structuring more resilient and sustainable real estate transactions. This session will highlight the guide’s key recommendations and explain why these fast-evolving issues are essential to modern real estate practice.
Speakers: 
Carmelita Francois, Sustainability Counsel, Bureau of Sustainability, NYC Department of Buildings
Paul McIntyre, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Jenna M. Rackerby, HodgsonRuss
Yvonne Castillo, Victor Risk Advisory, US
 
Moderator:
John Dernbach, Professor Emeritus, Widener University Commonwealth Law School
 
Sponsoring Committee:
Environmental Law, Vetone Ivezaj and Ivonne Norman, Co-Chairs

Cosponsoring Organizations:
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, American Bar Association
When
9/23/2026
Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

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