EarthX 2026

As part of the upcoming EarthX 2026, taking place April 20–22 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Pillsbury attorneys will join a global gathering of leaders from business, law, government and civil society to engage in forward-looking discussions on climate innovation, sustainability and practical solutions driving the energy transition.

Ashleigh Myers will discuss and moderate:

“Traditional Nuclear Bottlenecks, Obstacles: Permitting, Waste, and Political Support” – Monday, April 20 | 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Description: Permitting delays and fragmented governance are no longer bureaucratic issues—they are economic and national security risks. At the same time, while waste and fuel cycle challenges are increasingly solvable from a technical standpoint, public trust and political inertia remain significant barriers. What would it take to permit and site nuclear infrastructure at the speed of demand? How can states create one-stop coordination and pursue strategic siting near military bases, data centers, and industrial hubs? What lessons can be drawn from communities successfully building long-term trust around storage, recycling, and reuse?

“Beyond Permits: Designing Water Agreements for Data Center Growth” – Wednesday, April 22 | 9:30 - 9:45 AM CT
Description: Water scarcity is a defining constraint for new development. This session explores how innovative water agreements—beyond traditional permitting—can enable data center growth while protecting communities, ecosystems and long-term water resilience.

“Molding Legal Professionals for 21st Century Challenges” – Wednesday, April 22 | 3:45–5:15 PM CT
Description: A panel discussion of the education and skills lawyers need to address the complex challenges of climate change and the energy transition.

Todd Kim will discuss:

“Supreme Court Update: What the Court Is Reshaping” – Tuesday, April 21 | 4:20–5:15 PM CT
Description: This session will examine recent Supreme Court of the United States decisions and emerging legal trends shaping the regulatory landscape for environmental and energy matters.

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