Environmental Justice in South East LA: The Exide Litigation

March 14, 2024 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

Join the Environmental Law Society to learn about the intricacies of Exide litigation and community involvement at our panel Thursday, March 14th, from 12:10 - 1pm in Room 1420. Exide, a now-closed lead battery recycling facility, is the site of continuing toxics contamination in South East Los Angeles. Hear from Ana Gonzalez, Executive Director at Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, Idalmis Vaquero, Senior Policy Analyst at Just Solutions, and moderator Julia Stein, UCLA Law Professor and Deputy Director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. Enjoy a complimentary lunch—first come, first served.