2026 Villanova Environmental Law Journal Blank Rome LLP Symposium
The 2026 Villanova Environmental Law Journal Blank Rome LLP Symposium, titled "Powering the Future: Navigating the Environmental and Energy Impacts of Data Centers," is a collaborative event organized by the Villanova Environmental Law Journal and Blank Rome LLP. Scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the symposium will be held at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
The symposium will address the environmental and regulatory challenges associated with the rapid expansion of data centers and their substantial energy demands. Key topics include the implications of data centers on energy infrastructure, the role of nuclear power in meeting these demands, and the associated legal, technical, and environmental considerations. Panels will feature experts from academia, legal practice, and industry, discussing policy, design, and regulatory frameworks shaping data center development.
Attendees will have opportunities for networking and engaging with notable speakers such as Frank L. Tamulonis III, Partner at Blank Rome LLP, and Frederick M. Lowther, Senior Counsel at Blank Rome LLP. The event is approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.5 substantive CLE credits, providing valuable professional development for legal practitioners.
This symposium is ideal for legal professionals, environmental consultants, policymakers, and industry stakeholders interested in the intersection of environmental law and energy infrastructure. Participants will gain insights into the evolving landscape of data center energy consumption and the potential of nuclear power to address these challenges.
Speakers(11)
Aaron Wemhoff
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University College of Engineering
Aaron Wemhoff is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University College of Engineering, specializing in thermal sciences and energy systems.
Alfonso Ortega
James R. Birle Professor of Energy Technology at Villanova University College of Engineering
Alfonso Ortega is the James R. Birle Professor of Energy Technology in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University College of Engineering, focusing on energy systems and thermal management.
Alice Solomon
Associate Attorney at Barley Snyder
Alice Solomon is an Associate Attorney at Barley Snyder, focusing on environmental and land use law.
Brigitte Meyer
Staff Attorney at Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future
Brigitte Meyer is a Staff Attorney at Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future, advocating for environmental protection and sustainable development.
Cameron Hughes
Associate at Hogan Lovells US LLP
Cameron Hughes is an Associate at Hogan Lovells US LLP, focusing on nuclear regulatory law and energy policy.
Darani Reddick
Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Constellation Energy Corporation
Darani Reddick is the Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Constellation Energy Corporation, overseeing strategic initiatives in the energy sector.
Frank L. Tamulonis III
Partner at Blank Rome LLP
Frank L. Tamulonis III is a Partner at Blank Rome LLP, specializing in environmental law and energy infrastructure development.
Frank Tamulonis
Partner at Blank Rome LLP
Frank Tamulonis is a Partner at Blank Rome LLP, specializing in environmental law.
Fred Lowther
Senior Counsel at Blank Rome LLP
Fred Lowther is Senior Counsel at Blank Rome LLP, focusing on energy and environmental law.
Frederick M. Lowther
Senior Counsel at Blank Rome LLP
Frederick M. Lowther is Senior Counsel at Blank Rome LLP, with extensive experience in energy law and infrastructure projects.
Todd Aagaard
Professor of Law and Heller McGuinness Leadership Chair at Villanova Law
Todd Aagaard is a Professor of Law and Heller McGuinness Leadership Chair at Villanova Law, specializing in environmental law and policy.
Event Details
- Date
- February 13, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Villanova, United States
- Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, John F. Scarpa Hall, Room 101
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, environmental consultants, policymakers, industry stakeholders
- CLE Credits
- 3.5 substantive CLE credits