Wildfire Recovery & CEQA in 2025: Essential Legal Updates for California Attorneys
As California continues to rebuild after devastating wildfires earlier this year, state and local lawmakers have enacted changes to housing, fire safety and environmental regulations. These shifts reflect an evolving balance between urgent recovery needs and long-term environmental protections — changes every land use and real estate attorney should understand.
In this follow-up to CEB’s February 2025 program, two Shepherd Mullin attorneys — experienced in real estate, land use, and CEQA documentation—will break down the most impactful legal updates affecting wildfire recovery and development across the state.
This session will cover:
- CEQA timelines and exemptions: application windows, review periods and streamlined processes
- Rebuilding requirements: permitting, plan checks and compliance considerations
- Infrastructure and land use updates: evacuation planning, road widening, funding opportunities and related approvals
The program will also revisit unanswered questions from February’s audience and provide practical guidance for navigating this evolving legal landscape.
Speakers:
- Lauren Chang, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
- Justin Mahramas, Associate, Sheppard Mullin
Click here to register.