Newly Enacted California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Reforms: Legal Insights and Current Litigation Strategies to Defend Housing Projects

Session I – Legal Insights on California’s CEQA Overhaul – Liz Klebaner This session explores California’s newly enacted CEQA reforms—specifically AB 130 and SB 131—which significantly redefine environmental review for housing, infrastructure, and community-serving projects. Designed for experienced attorneys, the session will dissect how these statutory changes impact practitioner workflows, litigation risk, and compliance strategy. Participants will gain insight into procedural deadlines, single‑issue review pathways, and valuation issues when determining project eligibility. Drawing on legislative intent and operational guidance, the session will also highlight where emerging legal challenges and interpretive disputes are likely to arise. Attendees will leave equipped to…