Public Interest Task Force

Leadership J.P. Brooker, Esq. Co-Chair Byron Flagg, Esq. Co-Chair Purpose Public Interest Environmental Task Force Mission Statement: Our mission is to foster substantive knowledge sharing on public interest environmental law issues, to provide outreach and education to lawyers from other sectors on public environmental law issues, and to build camaraderie among Florida lawyers that work for environmental non-governmental organizations, private public interest law firms, environmental law academics and those who practice environmental law in Florida as employees of federal, state, and local governments.

To provide a forum where attorneys who represent and advocate for the interests of the public in a safe and healthy sustainable environment, can meet to share information, educational opportunities, and experience.
To raise awareness of and sensitivity to environmental concerns among others in the legal profession.
To encourage increased participation in environmental advocacy in the legal profession.

Goals

Coordinate and communicate among public interest attorneys, whereby the committee can supply a useful resource base to provide practical assistance for environmental advocacy throughout Florida.
Increase the number and influence of environmental advocates in Florida. Activities/Projects:
Supply written contributions to the Reporter and the Bar Journal.
Sponsor an annual seminar or workshop.
Publish directory of public interest attorneys, annotated with areas of expertise, to be used as a resource base.
Develop an information network to encourage awareness of and participation in environmental issues by environmental advocates.
Organize nature outings to increase appreciation and awareness of environmental problems and concerns.

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