42^nd Annual Ernest E. Smith

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute

Houston Apr 15, 2016 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
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Live Webcast Apr 15, 2016
Conference Concluded

Webcast Replay May 13, 2016
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PRESENTED BY
The University of Texas
The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL)

SPONSORS
Harris Finley & Bogle, P.C.
Jackson Walker
Locke Lord LLP
McElroy, Sullivan, Miller, Weber & Olmstead, L.L.P.
McGinnis Lochridge
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
Thompson & Knight LLP

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Overview

The Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute continues to be the definitive course for attorneys, corporate lawyers, E&P operators and landmen. The Institute brings together a distinguished faculty of academics and practitioners for presentations on the latest oil and gas developments. 2016 program highlights include:

Professor Ernest E. Smith's annual Case Law Update
Review the state of the law on downhole trespass from hydraulic fracturing, trespass by drilling horizontally through unleased acreage, and tort actions from alleged groundwater contamination
An update on royalty clause construction in Texas—with David Drez, Wick Phillips, Fort Worth, TX
Kathleen Magruder, BP Energy Company, Houston, TX, reviews Regulatory and Legislative Developments Affecting Product Disposition
Update from the Texas Railroad Commission, including statewide rules for UFT Fields, upgrades in special field rules for unconventional development and concerns about induced seismicity and earthquakes
Discuss the New 2015 JOA, with Jeff Weems, Porter Hedges LLP, Houston TX
Lisa Vaughn Lumley, Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP, Fort Worth, TX, moderates Recent Developments Involving the Conflicting Rights of Mineral Owners and Surface Owners, with William Bredthauer, Harris Finley & Bogle, P.C., Fort Worth, TX, and Dick Watt, Watt Thompson & Henneman LLP, Houston, TX

Come a day early for Thursday's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law—ideal for beginners or experienced practitioners seeking a refresher.

The Institute is jointly presented by The University of Texas School of Law and The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Apr. 15, 2016
Presiding Officer:
Michael E. McElroy, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller, Weber & Olmstead, L.L.P. - Austin, TX
7:15 am
Houston Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:05 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:15 am

1.00 hr ethics

Ethics in Negotiation: The True Cost of Representation

When a client discloses a terrible truth or reveals an unspeakable purpose, what obligations do the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Conduct place on an attorney? What happens when it’s time for an attorney to move on? Explore the unexpected answers given by the Rules using both recent and historical real world cases.

Michael J. Golden, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
9:15 am

1.25 hrs

Case Law Update

Review recent decisions dealing with oil and gas leases, royalties, mineral conveyances, joint operating agreements, state regulation and related topics.

Ernest E. Smith, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
10:30 am

Break
10:45 am

0.50 hr

Royalty Clause Construction in Texas: Is Hyder Part of the Heritage or More Surplusage?

An update on Texas cases discussing post-production costs and lease interpretation.

David Drez III, Wick Phillips - Fort Worth, TX
Materials By:
Jacob Fain, Wick Phillips - Fort Worth, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr

The New 2015 JOA: The Model Form Meets the 21st Century

Discuss both the accepted and rejected changes made in the AAPL 610 Model Form—2015 Joint Operating Agreement.

Jeff Weems, Staff Weems LLP - Houston, TX
12:00 pm
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch
Friday Afternoon, Apr. 15, 2016
Presiding Officer:
Michael E. McElroy, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller, Weber & Olmstead, L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Luncheon Presentation
12:20 pm

0.50 hr

Regulatory and Legislative Developments Affecting Product Disposition

It is not enough to permit, site, and drill a producing well. Quickly review regulation and legislation that affect production after it leaves the wellhead, including topics such as LNG, crude and condensate exports, Jones Act limitations, what the Clean Power Plan means for fossil fuels, rail regulations, and pipeline development.

Kathleen E. Magruder, BP Energy Company - Houston, TX
12:50 pm

Break
1:05 pm

0.50 hr

Texas Oil & Gas Pattern Jury Charges

A summary review of the new State Bar of Texas Oil & Gas Pattern Jury Charges volume.

Ricardo E. Morales, Person, Whitworth, Borchers & Morales, L.L.P. - Laredo, TX
1:35 pm

0.50 hr

Railroad Commission Update

Examine recent activities at the Railroad Commission including: Statewide Rules for UFT Fields, upgrades in special field rules for unconventional development, concerns about induced seismicity and earthquakes, restrictions on disposal well permitting, and shipper challenges to common carrier tariff increases.

W. Timothy George, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX
2:05 pm

0.75 hr

Better, Faster, Economical … Arbitration?

Contrary to popular belief, those three adjectives can describe arbitration. Discuss creating effective and efficient arbitration strategies for oil and gas disputes, including suggestions for improving arbitration provisions in some standard industry form contracts.

Derrick Carson, Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
David E. Harrell Jr., Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
2:50 pm

Break
3:00 pm

0.75 hr

Production Sharing Agreements and Allocation Wells Update

Update on current status of allocation wells, including legislation and litigation addressing allocation wells; considerations in negotiating production sharing agreements; methods of allocation of production among multiple tracts; effect of production sharing and allocation wells on retained acreage and Pugh clauses; allocation wells and division orders.

Moderator:
J. Robert Goldsmith Jr., Goldsmith & Bogisch - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Gregory S. Mathews, Chevron USA INC. - Houston, TX
John B. McFarland, Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
3:45 pm

0.50 hr

Distress and Bankruptcy in the Oil & Gas Market

Discuss the risks and opportunities that result from the decline in commodity prices, including counterparty risk and the acquisition of distressed oil & gas assets both inside and outside of bankruptcy.

David M. Bennett, Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
4:15 pm

0.75 hr

Recent Developments Involving the Conflicting Rights of Mineral Owners and Surface Owners

Evaluate the Lightning v. Anadarko case and other recent issues and developments dealing with conflicts between mineral owners and surface owners regarding the use of the surface and subsurface.

Moderator:
Lisa Vaughn Lumley, Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP - Fort Worth, TX
Panelists:
William G. Bredthauer, Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX
Dick Watt, Watt Thompson & Henneman LLP - Houston, TX
5:00 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

David M. Bennett

Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

William G. Bredthauer

Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C.
Fort Worth, TX

Derrick Carson

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

David Drez III

Wick Phillips
Fort Worth, TX

Jacob Fain

Wick Phillips
Fort Worth, TX

W. Timothy George

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

Michael J. Golden

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

J. Robert Goldsmith Jr.

Goldsmith & Bogisch
Austin, TX

David E. Harrell Jr.

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Lisa Vaughn Lumley

Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Kathleen E. Magruder

BP Energy Company
Houston, TX

Gregory S. Mathews

Chevron USA INC.
Houston, TX

John B. McFarland

Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Ricardo E. Morales

Person, Whitworth, Borchers & Morales, L.L.P.
Laredo, TX

Ernest E. Smith

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Dick Watt

Watt Thompson & Henneman LLP
Houston, TX

Jeff Weems

Staff Weems LLP
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Michael E. McElroy—Director

McElroy, Sullivan, Miller, Weber & Olmstead, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Shonnie L. Daniel—Co-Director

Calpine Corporation
Houston, TX

Jonathan D. Baughman

McGinnis Lochridge
Houston, TX

Kevin M. Beiter

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

William B. Burford

Kelly Hart
Midland, TX

Gregory C. Cox

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Frank N. Cusimano III

Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company
Houston, TX

Monika Ehrman

The University of Oklahoma College of Law
Norman, OK

W. John English Jr.

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Houston, TX

Peter E. Hosey

Jackson Walker L.L.P.
San Antonio, TX

Norma Rosner Iacovo

Tenaska Power Services Co.
Arlington, TX

Michael D. Jones

Jones Gill LLP
Houston, TX

Lisa Vaughn Lumley

Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Kathleen E. Magruder

BP Energy Company
Houston, TX

M.C. Cottingham Miles

Martin & Drought, P.C.
San Antonio, TX

Ricardo E. Morales

Person, Whitworth, Borchers & Morales, L.L.P.
Laredo, TX

David Michael Patton

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Michael P. Pearson

Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Houston, TX

William W. Pugh III

Liskow & Lewis, APLC
Houston, TX

Ernest E. Smith

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Gregory J. Smith

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

George A. Snell III

Snell Law Firm
Amarillo, TX

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

Ohio – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Oklahoma – 9.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send, to attendees who have claimed AAPL credit in their briefcase, by email the AAPL Affidavit of Attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

TX Accounting CPE – 9.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Louisiana – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Louisiana MCLE credit, Louisiana credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

New Mexico – Expected – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of New Mexico within 30 days after the conference.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 9.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

TX Accounting CPE – 9.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law

California – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Louisiana – 7.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

New Mexico – Expected – 4.00 hrs

Oklahoma – 9.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 6.75 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Key Dates

Houston – Apr 15, 2016 – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – Apr 15, 2016

Conference Concluded

Webcast Replay – May 13, 2016

Conference Concluded

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Individual
Last day for $350.00 Regular pricing: Apr 8, 2016

$400.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $315.00 Regular pricing: Apr 6, 2016

$365.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $280.00 Regular pricing: Apr 6, 2016

$330.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 8, 2016

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Apr 11, 2016

Individual
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 8, 2016

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Apr 11, 2016

Individual
Group (5 registrants minimum)
Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 6, 2016

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 9, 2016

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027-3502
713.627.7600
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Accommodations

$199 room rate good through March 22, 2016 (subject to availability).

Parking Information

$10 daily self-parking; $16 overnight self-parking; $16 valet daily parking; $27 valet overnight

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C.

Since its inception in 1977, Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. (“HF&B”), a Fort Worth based firm, has represented clients in oil, gas and energy related transactions and litigation. HF&B attorneys have extensive experience representing large and small independent energy companies, mineral owners and financial institutions in oil and gas transactions and litigation, energy loans, title examinations, leasing, and acquisitions and divestitures. HF&B has four attorneys who are board certified in the practice of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In addition to Texas, HF&B has attorneys licensed to practice in Arkansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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Jackson Walker

Founded more than 125 years ago, Jackson Walker L.L.P. is one of the oldest and largest Texas-based law firms. Today, the firm has more than 350 attorneys in seven Texas offices and represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, insurance companies, and a wide range of public companies and private businesses.

Jackson Walker has been a leader in energy law since the late 1800s. One of the firm's founding partners, A.W. Walker, Jr., was responsible for developing many of the fundamental concepts of modern oil and gas law. This experience has led energy companies worldwide to select Jackson Walker as their legal counsel. Today, Jackson Walker attorneys continue the tradition started by our founding partners as leaders and innovators in the energy industry. Jackson Walker began by providing legal services to the energy industry and we remain committed to continuing and expanding upon that tradition.

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Locke Lord LLP

The roots of Locke Lord's extensive energy experience date back to the firm's founding in the early 1900s. Locke Lord provides full service capabilities to our clients in every discipline of the energy business, including mergers and acquisitions, asset acquisitions and dispositions, operations, contracts, joint ventures, private equity, capital markets, finance, regulatory, litigation and dispute resolution, project development, environmental, tax, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property and bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency.

Whether our client's business involves exploration and production, gathering, storage and processing, refining, power generation, alternative and renewable energy, trading and marketing or providing services and equipment to the industry, our team brings its vast knowledge and experience to bear. We know the energy business inside and out. We serve as trusted advisors to our clients from the most complex of transactions and disputes to day-to-day operational needs.

lockelord.com
McElroy, Sullivan, Miller, Weber & Olmstead, L.L.P.

For over 30 years, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller, Weber & Olmstead, L.L.P. ("MSM") has represented clients in Texas state and federal courts and before state and federal regulatory agencies including the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas General Land Office, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the State Office of Administrative Hearings, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers.

MSM counsels clients in litigation, regulatory matters, complex transactions and legislative analysis in the following practice areas: oil and gas, including Barnett, Haynesville, and Eagle Ford Shale Development; underground injection and natural gas storage; environmental law including air, water, solid and hazardous waste permitting; CERCLA/Superfund; enhanced oil recovery and carbon sequestration; global climate change; wind and renewable energy; electric and gas utility; groundwater and surface water rights; land use, boundary, land title, and surveying disputes.
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McGinnis Lochridge

McGinnis Lochridge is a Texas-based firm providing quality legal services for more than 85 years. We represent clients throughout the petroleum industry within Texas and across the country. We represent major oil and gas companies, independents and landowners in disputes and lawsuits, ranging from individual tract claims to nationwide class actions. Building on firm history dating back nearly a century, McGinnis Lochridge lawyers have dealt with the developing issues in unconventional shale plays throughout Texas and North America. Our recent work in the Eagle Ford Shale trend builds on decades of a strong firm presence in courtrooms throughout South Texas. We also work regularly with Texas governmental agencies including the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) and the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as well as local municipalities and water districts. mcginnislaw.com
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP is one of the top oil and gas, natural resources and energy litigation firms in the nation. For years, we have litigated issues involving the ownership, operation, exploration, production, regulation, processing, transportation and taxation of hydrocarbons and other natural resources. We represent royalty owners, producers, transporters, traders, refiners and governments. scottdoug.com
Thompson & Knight LLP

Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight today is a full-service law firm of more than 300 attorneys. The firm has U.S. offices in Texas, New York, and California, and international offices and associations in the Americas, North Africa, and Europe. In addition to providing a wide range of traditional legal services to clients in many industries, the firm takes pride in the depth of its experience in the energy industry, including with regard to oil and gas transactions and energy reorganization and bankruptcy proceedings. The firm was named “Law Firm of the Year” in Oil & Gas Law in the 2011-12, 2013, and 2015 editions of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” Additionally, The Best Lawyers in America® 2016 by Woodward/White Inc. lists more Thompson & Knight attorneys in the Oil and Gas category than any other firm in the nation.

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42nd Annual Ernest E. Smith

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute

Houston Apr 15, 2016 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Apr 15, 2016 Conference Concluded

Webcast Replay May 13, 2016 Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Friday Morning, Apr. 15, 2016

Friday Afternoon, Apr. 15, 2016

Conference Faculty

David M. Bennett

William G. Bredthauer

Derrick Carson

David Drez III

Jacob Fain

W. Timothy George

Michael J. Golden

J. Robert Goldsmith Jr.

David E. Harrell Jr.

Lisa Vaughn Lumley

Kathleen E. Magruder

Gregory S. Mathews

John B. McFarland

Ricardo E. Morales

Ernest E. Smith

Dick Watt

Jeff Weems

Planning Committee

Michael E. McElroy—Director

Shonnie L. Daniel—Co-Director

Jonathan D. Baughman

Kevin M. Beiter

William B. Burford

Gregory C. Cox

Frank N. Cusimano III

Monika Ehrman

W. John English Jr.

Peter E. Hosey

Norma Rosner Iacovo

Michael D. Jones

Lisa Vaughn Lumley

Kathleen E. Magruder

M.C. Cottingham Miles

Ricardo E. Morales

David Michael Patton

Michael P. Pearson

William W. Pugh III

Ernest E. Smith

Gregory J. Smith

George A. Snell III

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

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42^nd Annual Ernest E. Smith

Houston Apr 15, 2016 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Apr 15, 2016
Conference Concluded

Webcast Replay May 13, 2016
Conference Concluded