Co-sponsored by the International Transactions Subsection of the CBA Business Law Section, and the CBA International Law Section

Attend this program, and get up to speed on the use and conservation of natural resources in emerging markets, and the legal hurdles encountered. Your experienced presenter works on a global scale with governments, companies, communities and others on frameworks for development of natural resources in a sustainable and legally compliant manner. Learn concepts, tips, traps and best practices to help you better advise your clients when doing business or investing abroad with respect to natural resources.      

Meet Your Presenter:

Kristi Disney, J.D., LL.M, Executive Director
Sustainable Development Strategies Group
Conifer, CO

Kristi Disney is an attorney licensed in Colorado, specializing in environmental law and policy, and international resources transactions law and policy. She currently serves as the Executive Director at Sustainable Development Strategies Group (SDSG), where she develops and implements programs focused on sustainable development in extractive industries. These programs include seminars that build the capacity of developing country governments to negotiate and manage natural resource development agreements; workshops to educate government, community and industry stakeholders about roles, rights and responsibilities in mine development initiatives; preparation of validation and assessment reports for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and UN Intergovernmental Forum; and university-based seminars and internship programs that build the skills of professional leaders around the globe to more sustainably manage natural resources. Prior to her work with SDSG, Ms. Disney utilized her background in social work, journalism and economics to work collaboratively with governments and NGOs on international trade and development issues. She also worked for a leading environmental and personal injury law firm based in New York City.