This Panel will include speakers from the government sector, the private sector and the conservation/public interest sector.  Topics include their personal career path, advice on practicing environmental law in their sector, and war stories.

The speakers include: Mr. James Palmer will represent the government sector.  Mr. Palmer previously served as EPA’s Region 4 Regional Administrator and is currently with the firm of Butler Snow.  Mr. David Marrone from Ducks Unlimited in Memphis will also be present, representing the conservation/public interest sector. Ducks Unlimited works for wetlands and waterfowl conservation.  Mr. Otis Tims will represent the private sector.  He is an attorney with Mitchell, McNutt & Sams in Tupelo and practices Environmental and Natural Resources Law.

Lunch will be provided.