44^th Annual Ernest E. Smith

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute

Houston Apr 20, 2018 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
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Live Webcast Apr 20, 2018
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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.

2018 program highlights include:

Professor Ernest E. Smith shares his thoughts and perspectives from his many years of work with the oil and gas industry.
The Case Law Update reviews recent decisions dealing with oil and gas leases, royalties, mineral conveyances, joint operating agreements, state regulation, and related topics.
Discuss the history and development of the proration unit as a regulatory tool, and the consequences of importing the term into oil and gas leases and contracts.
Review the evolution of the regulatory and land-title process for PSA and Allocation Wells.
Hear the latest on Why and How to Recycle Oil and Gas Wastewater.
Outline of the law of implied covenants, including duties imposed, standards applied, and remedies available.
Plus information on surface use, decommissioning, P&A, executive rights and more.

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. 20, 2018
Presiding Officer:
Jeff Weems, Staff Weems LLP - Houston, TX
7:15 am
Houston Only

Institute Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:05 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:15 am

1.00 hr ethics

Protecting Client Information-Cyber Protection Duties as an Attorney

Explore the ethical and legal obligations of attorneys and law firms to protect client data and communications from the latest cybersecurity threats.

William R. Daugherty, Baker & Hostetler LLP - Houston, TX
Andy Sawyer, Locke Lord LLP - Dallas , TX

William R. Daugherty, Baker & Hostetler LLP - Houston, TX
Andy Sawyer, Locke Lord LLP - Dallas , TX
9:15 am

1.00 hr

Case Law Update

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

Owen L. Anderson, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

Owen L. Anderson, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
10:15 am

Break
10:30 am

0.75 hr

Proration Units: "You Keep Using that Word, I Don't Think it Means What You Think it Means!"

Hear the history and development of the proration unit as a regulatory tool, and the consequences of importing the term into oil and gas leases and contracts.

Robert G. Hargrove, Osborn, Marsland & Hargrove - Austin, TX
Co-Author:
Ana Maria Marsland, Osborn, Marsland & Hargrove - Austin, TX

Robert G. Hargrove, Osborn, Marsland & Hargrove - Austin, TX
Co-Author:
Ana Maria Marsland, Osborn, Marsland & Hargrove - Austin, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr

Surface Use: The Dominant Estate, Reasonable Use, and Due Regard

Discuss recent opinions defining the distinction between the surface and mineral estates; history of the mineral owner's implied surface-use right and its limitations; accommodation doctrine opinions, including recent developments and the questions they raise; the roles of the Railroad Commission and municipalities; the temporary-injunction tip-off; and practical tips.

David E. Jackson, Jackson Sjoberg & Townsend, LLP - Austin, TX

David E. Jackson, Jackson Sjoberg & Townsend, LLP - Austin, TX
12:00 pm
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Apr. 20, 2018
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor

Locke Lord LLP
12:20 pm

0.75 hr

An Interview with Professor Ernest E. Smith

An interview with Professor Ernest E. Smith about his views on key developments of oil, gas and mineral law in Texas during his years of teaching at The University of Texas School of Law. A range of topics will be covered, likely including conveyancing issues such as “floating” v. “fixed” royalty and legal issues, both traditional and new, that arise in the context of horizontal well development.

Moderator:
Carroll G. Martin, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
Ernest E. Smith, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

Moderator:
Carroll G. Martin, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
Ernest E. Smith, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
1:05 pm

Break
1:20 pm

0.50 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Clarifying the Duty of Executive Right Holders

A review of the law after Texas Outfitters Limited v. Nicholson defining the nature of severed executive rights and the duties owed by the executive to non-participating royalty and non-executive mineral interest owners.

Monika U. Ehrman, The University of Oklahoma College of Law - Norman, OK

Monika U. Ehrman, The University of Oklahoma College of Law - Norman, OK
1:50 pm

0.50 hr

Implied Covenants

Follow an outline of the law of implied covenants, including duties imposed, standards applied, and remedies available.

Elizabeth "Becky" Miller, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX

Elizabeth "Becky" Miller, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
2:20 pm

0.75 hr

PSA and Allocations Wells

Review of the evolution of the regulatory and land-title process for PSA and Allocation Wells.

Michael E. McElroy, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP - Austin, TX

Michael E. McElroy, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP - Austin, TX
3:05 pm

Break
3:15 pm

0.75 hr

We're Not Out of the Woods Yet: When is a Contract a Contract in the Bankruptcy Court?

Hear a discussion by experienced practitioners regarding whether an asset purchase and sale agreement, an oil and gas lease, and a joint operating agreement will be rejected by a bankruptcy court. In addition, discuss structuring Bankruptcy Code Section 363 Orders and their effect on encumbrances on title and obligations of the purchasers in light of the Texas Supreme Court decision in Noble Energy, Inc. v. ConocoPhillips Co.

Eric R. Goodman, Baker & Hostetler LLP - Cleveland, OH
W. John English Jr., Baker & Hostetler LLP - Houston, TX

Eric R. Goodman, Baker & Hostetler LLP - Cleveland, OH
W. John English Jr., Baker & Hostetler LLP - Houston, TX
4:00 pm

0.50 hr

Why and How to Recycle Oil and Gas Wastewater

In recent years, the Railroad Commission and Texas Legislature have taken steps to facilitate recycling wastewater. Faced with water supply shortages and seismic activity, should Texas do more?

Adam Friedman, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP - Austin, TX

Adam Friedman, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP - Austin, TX
4:30 pm

0.50 hr

Plugging Liability: A Framework for Risk and Financial Security

Brandon Durrett, Dykema Cox Smith - San Antonio, TX

Brandon Durrett, Dykema Cox Smith - San Antonio, TX
5:00 pm

Adjourn Institute

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Conference Faculty

Owen L. Anderson

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

William R. Daugherty

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Houston, TX

Brandon Durrett

Dykema Cox Smith
San Antonio, TX

Monika U. Ehrman

The University of Oklahoma College of Law
Norman, OK

W. John English Jr.

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Houston, TX

Adam Friedman

McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP
Austin, TX

Eric R. Goodman

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Cleveland, OH

Robert G. Hargrove

Osborn, Marsland & Hargrove
Austin, TX

David E. Jackson

Jackson Sjoberg & Townsend, LLP
Austin, TX

Ana Maria Marsland

Osborn, Marsland & Hargrove
Austin, TX

Carroll G. Martin

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
Austin, TX

Michael E. McElroy

McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP
Austin, TX

Elizabeth "Becky" Miller

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
Austin, TX

Andy Sawyer

Locke Lord LLP
Dallas , TX

Ernest E. Smith

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Jeff Weems—Director

Staff Weems LLP
Houston, TX

Katy Pier Moore—Co-Director

Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer PC
San Antonio, TX

Kevin M. Beiter

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

J. Byron (Trace) Burton III

Uhl, Fitzsimons Jewett & Burton, PLLC
San Antonio, TX

Gregory C. Cox

EOG Resources, Inc.
Houston, TX

Frank N. Cusimano III

Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company
Houston, TX

Monika U. Ehrman

The University of Oklahoma College of Law
Norman, OK

W. John English Jr.

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Houston, TX

Peter E. Hosey

Jackson Walker LLP
San Antonio, TX

Norma Rosner Iacovo

Tenaska Power Services Co.
Arlington, TX

Michael D. Jones

Jones Gill LLP
Houston, TX

Michael E. McElroy

McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP
Austin, 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 LLP
Houston, TX

William W. Pugh III

Liskow & Lewis
Houston, TX

April Rogers

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Ernest E. Smith

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

George A. Snell III

Snell Law Firm
Amarillo, TX

Dick Watt

Watt Thompson Frank & Carver LLP
Houston, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law-Commercial, Farm and Ranch, Residential, and Property Owners Association

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 | 1.25 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.

Kansas – 8.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. For out-of-state seminars, the attorney is responsible for submitting the executed affidavit to Kansas Continuing Legal Education within 30 days after the seminar.
UT Law CLE will provide the affidavit via email once you have completed the claim credit process in your UTCLE.org account. You will then return the completed affidavit form to cleinfo@kscourts.org. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 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.

New Mexico – 7.00 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.

North Dakota – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attendees must self-report their attendance to North Dakota using the course number assigned. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Ohio – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 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 Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 9.50 hrs | 1.50 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.

Pennsylvania – 7.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed . Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 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) – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 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 | 1.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law-Commercial, Farm and Ranch, Residential, and Property Owners Association

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 | 1.25 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.

Kansas – 8.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Kansa MCLE credit, Kansas 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 and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and provide your Kansas Registration number in your UTCLE.org account. UT Law CLE will report credit claimed credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 50-minute credit hour.

Louisiana – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 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 – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim New Mexico MCLE credit, New Mexico 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.

North Dakota – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

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. Attendees must self-report their attendance to North Dakota using the course number assigned. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Oklahoma – 9.50 hrs | 1.50 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.

Pennsylvania – 7.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania 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.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

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

Other States – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

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.

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.25 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.

Key Dates

Houston – Apr 20, 2018 – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

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Live Webcast – Apr 20, 2018

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Houston
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Individual
Last day for $375.00 Regular pricing: Apr 11, 2018
$425.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $337.00 Regular pricing: Apr 11, 2018
$387.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $300.00 Regular pricing: Apr 11, 2018
$350.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Apr 13, 2018
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Apr 16, 2018

Individual
$325.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
$292.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
$260.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Apr 13, 2018
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Apr 16, 2018

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

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

$179 room rate good through April 2, 2018 (subject to availability).

Book your room online or call the reservations department at 855.463.3091 and reference the 2018 UT Law Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute. The reservations link will be active until the room block is full or the cutoff date of April 2, 2018, whichever comes first.

Parking Information

Self-parking $10 daily; $16 overnight
Valet $16 daily; $25 overnight
(rates subject to change)

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Locke Lord LLP

Locke Lord LLP
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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.
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Baker & Hostetler LLP
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Jackson Walker LLP

Jackson Walker LLP
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Founded more than 125 years ago, Jackson Walker LLP 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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McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP
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McGinnis Lochridge

McGinnis Lochridge
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McGinnis Lochridge is a Texas-based firm providing quality legal services for almost 90 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.
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Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer P.C.
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Founded by experienced, board-certified oil and gas attorneys, Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer P.C. provides comprehensive and cost-effective legal services to clients in the energy sector with a focus in Texas. The firm’s oil and gas leasing and transactional practice focuses on representing oil and gas operators and non-operating working interest owners in the acquisition and divestiture of oil and gas leases, negotiation of purchase and sale contracts and operational agreements. Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer P.C.'s trial team is a trusted resource to energy clients who find themselves in or facing the courthouse or arbitration. The team's deep knowledge and experience in oil and gas law, reputation and track record of success in the courtroom and reasonable rate structure make the firm our clients' first call in a dispute. Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer P.C. additionally offers a team of experienced title examination attorneys with a unique skill set that separates the firm from other title firms. With the firm's healthy oil and gas litigation and transactional practices, Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer P.C. is positioned to identify and resolve title-related issues, whether by drafting or reviewing curative documentation or by defending against issues headed toward litigation.
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Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
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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.

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Friday Morning, Apr. 20, 2018

Friday Afternoon, Apr. 20, 2018

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Accommodations

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