Regulatory priorities, enforcement approaches, and environmental policy are shifting quickly—reshaping how practitioners navigate compliance, risk, and litigation across the industry.
Against this backdrop, the PBI Environmental Law Forum 2026 convenes on April 22–23, 2026 at the Harrisburg Hilton in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The program brings together environmental law professionals to examine the most pressing developments influencing practice today. VERTEX’s Environmental Claims Senior Managing Director Christopher Abel, CHMM, who will serve as a panelist, and Technical Claims and Disputes Growth Strategy Senior Managing Director Catherine Pierce, MBA will be in attendance.
On Wednesday, April 22, Christopher Abel will participate in a panel discussion on “A Deep Dive into Dark Waters: PFAS Risk Evaluation. The session will explore the rapid emergence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—often referred to as “forever chemicals”—as a central focus in environmental regulation, scientific research, and litigation.
Rather than focusing solely on theory, this year’s forum emphasizes real-world application—highlighting how evolving regulations and enforcement trends are being interpreted and applied in current environmental legal work. The agenda also introduces new perspectives from practitioners reflecting the expanding scope of the field.
As environmental law continues to evolve, VERTEX remains engaged in industry dialogue that helps clients better understand and respond to regulatory change with clarity and confidence.
For full forum details, visit the official event page: https://www.pbi.org/product/environmental-law-forum-2026-day-one-harrisburg/
To learn more about VERTEX’s Claims, Disputes & Forensics (CDF) services, or to speak with an expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
The Author
Catherine Pierce
MBA
Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
Ms. Pierce has 23+ years of experience in environmental consulting and insurance. She manages account programs and identifies growth opportunities as VERTEX's Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy for Claims, Disputes & Forensics.