ACOEL is an invitation-only association of distinguished lawyers dedicated to maintaining and improving the ethical practice of environmental law through rigorous focus, outreach and education.
ACOEL fellows value collegiality, balanced and objective perspective, integrity and rigor in expertise. Our diverse practices, viewpoints and backgrounds help us understand how environmental laws can advance common goals.
Attention Fellows
Get ready! Our mid-year meeting is coming!
News from ACOEL
Policy Statement on Environmental Rule of Law (July 2025)
ACOEL has released a policy statement reflecting the College’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law as a foundation of environmental law and environmental protection.
Recent Insights from our Fellows
Digging Ourselves Out of a Hole: Enabling Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material
by Elizabeth Armistead Andrews
Dredging of navigational channels is an essential function of the Corps of Engineers, supporting national security and maintaining shipping and other commercial and recreational uses of our waterways. Pursuant to its authority under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, the Corps issues permits for the discharge of […] 
Keeping Secrets Under TSCA Has Never Been Easy and it is Getting Harder
by Lynn L. Bergeson
Are State Legislatures Artificially Intelligent or Humanly Thinking?
by Kathy G. Beckett
ACOEL Topic Focus
There has been a lot of discussion on artificial intelligence, data centers, and the environment in the news recently. Read about what ACOEL Fellows have been focusing on and discussing.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Centers
Are State Legislatures Artificially Intelligent or Humanly Thinking?
by Kathy G. Beckett
The Clean Power Plan—And Around We Go
by F. William William Brownell
