Korrin Petersen Discusses Environmental Law Challenges on MCLE ThisWeek Podcast
Korrin Petersen recently joined host Bruce Richard on the MCLE ThisWeek podcast to discuss the evolving challenges of environmental law, including wastewater infrastructure, climate change, coastal development and the intersection of science, policy, and legal practice. She explains how environmental law extends far beyond statutes and regulations, requiring attorneys to understand science, engineering, public policy, and the financial realities facing municipalities and developers.
During the podcast, Korrin shares practical insights for attorneys navigating environmental issues in real estate, land use, and community development matters including:
- Why environmental law requires lawyers to understand science, infrastructure, and public policy alongside legal analysis
- How climate change, aging infrastructure, and seasonal population surges are creating growing challenges for Massachusetts coastal communities
- Why wastewater and environmental infrastructure projects are often politically and financially difficult for municipalities to address
- What attorneys in real estate, probate, and family law should watch for when handling coastal or environmentally sensitive properties
- Why environmental issues frequently emerge in real estate transactions through contamination, wetlands restrictions, and permitting requirements
- Why bringing environmental counsel into a project early can save clients significant time, expense, and regulatory complications
- How legislative advocacy differs from traditional legal practice and why lawyers play an important role in shaping evolving environmental policy
Tune in to the podcast “Beach Season Briefing: A Conversation with Environmental Law Attorney, Korrin Petersen” to hear the full conversation.
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Tagged In: climate change, wastewater infrastructure, coastal development, environmental infrastructure projects
