48^th Annual Ernest E. Smith

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute

Houston Apr 22, 2022 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
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Live Webcast Apr 22, 2022
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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.

2022 program highlights include:

Two-part Case Law Update showcasing recent decisions on oil and gas leases, royalties, mineral conveyances, joint operating agreements, state regulation, and related topics.
A general overview explaining what ESG is, how it affects the industry, and why lawyers for the energy industry should pay attention to ESG.
Produced Water: The Next “Title” Wave of Oil and Gas Litigation
Updates on litigation matters from Winter Storm Uri.
Plus valuable information on voluntary pooling, royalty litigation and post production cost, retained acreage clauses, and more.

Come a day early for Thursday's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law—ideal for beginners and 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. 22, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Robert G. Hargrove, Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC - Austin, TX
7:10 am
Houston Only

Institute Registration Opens
8:00 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:10 am

0.75 hr

Case Law Update: Part One

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
8:55 am

0.75 hr

Fundamentals of Carbon Capture and Sequestration

A summary of the existing federal and state framework for regulating carbon sequestration, covering descriptions of recent legislative and regulatory developments, and identifying and discussing legal and practical hurdles to developing carbon sequestration projects in Texas.

Paul R. Tough, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP - Austin, TX
Thomas M. Weber, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP - Austin, TX

Paul R. Tough, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP - Austin, TX
Thomas M. Weber, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP - Austin, TX
9:40 am

0.50 hr

Restraints on Alienation and Consent-to-Assign in Light of Mayo Foundation vs. BP

Review the historical uncertainty in Texas law about the enforceability of various types of consent-to-assign provisions that can be found in a mineral lease, with the additional context of recent federal court guidance from Mayo Foundation v. BP (N.D. Tex. 2020) on when a lessor may or may not be acting “reasonably” in withholding its consent.

T. Ray Guy, Frost Brown Todd LLC - Dallas, TX
Jason E. Wright, Wright Commercial Litigation - McKinney, TX

T. Ray Guy, Frost Brown Todd LLC - Dallas, TX
Jason E. Wright, Wright Commercial Litigation - McKinney, TX
10:10 am

15-Minute Break
10:25 am

0.75 hr

Voluntary Pooling in Texas: An In-Depth Analysis

Examine several substantive and procedural points impacting voluntary pooling in Texas, including common types of voluntary pooling arrangements, legal requirements for valid pooling, pooling’s effects on oil and gas leases and on the interests of the parties involved, remedies arising from an invalid or improper exercise of the pooling power, express and implied ratifications of pooled units, and unique issues stemming from the practice of horizontal drilling.

Katy Wehmeyer, Santoyo Wehmeyer P.C. - San Antonio, TX

Katy Wehmeyer, Santoyo Wehmeyer P.C. - San Antonio, TX
11:10 am

0.50 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Winter Storm Uri

Did marketing and midstream agreements withstand the deep freeze?

Michael K Reer, Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX

Michael K Reer, Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX
11:40 am
Houston Only

Pick up Lunch

Included in Registration.
Friday Afternoon, Apr. 22, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Robert G. Hargrove, Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC - Austin, TX
Luncheon Presentation
12:05 pm

0.75 hr ethics

ESG and What it Means to the Industry

Hear an explanation of what ESG is and how it fits within the concept of enterprise sustainability. The presentation will also discuss how ESG specifically affects the industry and why lawyers from the energy industry should pay attention to ESG, including identifying risks attendant to ESG avoidance, as well as risks related to ESG program development and reporting.

Gerald J. Pels, Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX

Gerald J. Pels, Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
12:50 pm

15-Minute Break
1:05 pm

0.50 hr

Case Law Update Part 2

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
1:35 pm

0.50 hr
0.25 hr ethics

A Discussion of Concho v. Ellison and Broadway Bank v. Yates

Review the impact of two Texas Supreme Court cases on the ability to correct deed mistakes and resolve title disputes without court intervention.

Julie L. Griffis, Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC - Midland, TX

Julie L. Griffis, Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC - Midland, TX
2:05 pm

0.75 hr

Royalty Litigation Post Production Cost

Two litigators who handle post production cost claims, one who normally represents lessors/payees and one who normally represents lessees/payors, discuss recent case law in the area.

Robert G. Hargrove, Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC - Austin, TX
Ricardo E. Morales, Person, Mohrer, Morales, Boddy, Garcia & Gutierrez PLLC - Laredo, TX

Robert G. Hargrove, Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC - Austin, TX
Ricardo E. Morales, Person, Mohrer, Morales, Boddy, Garcia & Gutierrez PLLC - Laredo, TX
2:50 pm

10-Minute Break
3:00 pm

0.50 hr

Apache v. Castex and the Willful Misconduct Standard in JOA(s)

A review of the JOA exculpatory clause and the operator’s “willful misconduct” standard. Discussion of recent developments in Texas case law, including Apache v. Castex, Reeder v. Wood County Energy, and Abraxas Petroleum v. Hornburg.

James Martin Truss, Dykema - San Antonio, TX

James Martin Truss, Dykema - San Antonio, TX
3:30 pm

0.50 hr

Produced Water: The Next “Title” Wave of Oil and Gas Litigation

Over the past decade, produced water has transitioned from one of the oil patch’s greatest liabilities to one of its fastest growing assets. And, as produced water’s quality and value continue to rise is it sure to produce the oil patch’s next “title wave” of litigation.

Reagan Marble, Jackson Walker LLP - San Antonio, TX
Co-Authors:
Robert Biedrzycki, Jackson Walker LLP - San Antonio, TX
Peter E. Hosey, Jackson Walker LLP - San Antonio, TX

Reagan Marble, Jackson Walker LLP - San Antonio, TX
Co-Authors:
Robert Biedrzycki, Jackson Walker LLP - San Antonio, TX
Peter E. Hosey, Jackson Walker LLP - San Antonio, TX
4:00 pm

0.50 hr

Construing Retained Acreage and Related Clauses after Endeavor v. Discovery Operating and XOG v. Chesapeake

A review of cases construing retained acreage, continuous development and related clauses that have been decided in the years following the Texas Supreme Court’s decisions in Endeavor v. Discovery Operating and XOG v. Chesapeake.

J. Derrick Price, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX
Co-Author:
Lecelle Clarke, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX

J. Derrick Price, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX
Co-Author:
Lecelle Clarke, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX
4:30 pm

0.50 hr

The Role of Warranties in Oil and Gas Transactions and Disputes

Review the nature and effect of title and other warranties, and discuss how different warranty structures within transaction documents may impact parties’ rights. Explore enforcement issues and strategic considerations when negotiating and drafting transactions.

Clifton A. Squibb, Hamilton Squibb & Shores, LLP - Dallas, TX

Clifton A. Squibb, Hamilton Squibb & Shores, LLP - Dallas, TX
5:00 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Owen L. Anderson

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Robert Biedrzycki

Jackson Walker LLP
San Antonio, TX

Lecelle Clarke

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

Julie L. Griffis

Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC
Midland, TX

T. Ray Guy

Frost Brown Todd LLC
Dallas, TX

Robert G. Hargrove

Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC
Austin, TX

Peter E. Hosey

Jackson Walker LLP
San Antonio, TX

Reagan Marble

Jackson Walker LLP
San Antonio, TX

Ricardo E. Morales

Person, Mohrer, Morales, Boddy, Garcia & Gutierrez PLLC
Laredo, TX

Gerald J. Pels

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

J. Derrick Price

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

Michael K Reer

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

Clifton A. Squibb

Hamilton Squibb & Shores, LLP
Dallas, TX

Paul R. Tough

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

James Martin Truss

Dykema
San Antonio, TX

Thomas M. Weber

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

Katy Wehmeyer

Santoyo Wehmeyer P.C.
San Antonio, TX

Jason E. Wright

Wright Commercial Litigation
McKinney, TX

Planning Committee

Robert G. Hargrove—Chair

Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC
Austin, TX

Donato David Ramos Jr.—Vice-Chair

Law Offices of Donato D. Ramos P.L.L.C.
Laredo, TX

Gregory C. Cox

EOG Resources, Inc.
Houston, TX

Jacob M. Davidson

Davis Gerald & Cremer
Midland, TX

Brandon Durrett

Jackson Walker LLP
San Antonio, TX

Monika U. Ehrman

UNT Dallas College of Law
Dallas, TX

W. John English Jr.

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Houston, TX

Jorge I. Gutierrez

Freeman Mills PC
Dallas, TX

Norma Rosner Iacovo

Tenaska Power Services Co.
Arlington, TX

Michael D. Jones

Jones Gill Porter Crawford & Crawford LLP
Houston, TX

Kelli Tieken Kenney

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

Carroll G. Martin

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
Austin, TX

Ricardo E. Morales

Person, Mohrer, Morales, Boddy, Garcia & Gutierrez PLLC
Laredo, TX

David Michael Patton

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Michael P. Pearson

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TX

J. Derrick Price

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

Jamie S. Rangel

Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett, Burton, Wolff & Rangel, PLLC
San Antonio, 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

Katy Wehmeyer

Santoyo Wehmeyer P.C.
San Antonio, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.25 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Property Owners Association 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 – 7.25 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

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 – 7.25 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 – 6.00 hrs | 1.20 hrs Ethics

North Dakota – 7.25 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 – 7.25 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Oklahoma – 9.00 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 – 7.00 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 and submit. 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 States – 7.25 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.

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 provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

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

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 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) – 7.25 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 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 – 7.25 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Property Owners Association 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 – 7.25 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

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 – 7.25 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 – 6.00 hrs | 1.20 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.

North Dakota – 7.25 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.

Ohio – 7.25 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

To claim Ohio MCLE credit, Ohio 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, 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.

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

Oklahoma – 9.00 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 – 7.00 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 – 7.25 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

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) – 7.25 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 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 22, 2022 – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

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Live Webcast – Apr 22, 2022

Conference Concluded

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$189 room rate good through March 23, 2022 (subject to availability). Call 855-463-3091 and reference "UT Law 2022 Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute" when you make your reservation or book online.

Parking Information

$12 daily self-parking; $18 overnight self-parking; $18 valet daily parking; $27 valet overnight

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offices, the Firm represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial
institutions, insurance companies, and a wide range of public companies and private businesses
around the globe. The Firm is ranked nationally in 27 practice areas in the U.S. News’ “Best Law
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One of the nation’s largest law firms, BakerHostetler helps clients around the world to address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues. With six core national practice groups – business, digital assets and data management, labor and employment, intellectual property, litigation and tax – the firm has nearly 1,000 attorneys located in 17 offices coast to coast. Recognized nationally by Law360 as an “Energy Group of the Year” in 2015, the 80-member BakerHostetler Energy team helps international and domestic energy companies and service providers in the oil and gas, pipeline, electricity, utility and renewable sectors with highly specialized guidance on matters related to production, distribution, transmission, mergers and acquisitions, financing, project development, litigation, regulatory compliance, and bankruptcy. The team has extensive knowledge and experience in the full range of corporate, restructuring, litigation and regulatory issues impacting the energy business, from financing to land acquisitions, exploration to drilling, and production to distribution. For more information, please visit bakerlaw.com/energy.
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The roots of Locke Lord's extensive energy experience date back to the firm's founding. 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.

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McGinnis Lochridge is a Texas-based firm with offices in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Decatur providing quality legal services for more than 90 years. We represent clients throughout the petroleum industry in 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 a 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 work in the unconventional shale plays in South Texas and the Permian Basin builds on decades of a strong firm presence in courtrooms throughout South Texas and West 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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Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP (SDM) is a firm of experienced advocates who regularly handle trials, hearings and appeals. Our lawyers seek the most strategic and cost-effective solution to our clients' problems, whether it is a contract dispute, a professional malpractice claim, a tax dispute or an oil & gas regulatory issues, and pride ourselves on efficient resolution of cases. SDM’ s oil and gas, natural resources and energy practices is one of the best in the nation. For more than 40 years, our attorneys have advised clients and litigated issues regarding royalties, ownership, leases, operations, exploration, production, regulatory issues, processing, transportation and taxation of natural resources. The administrative energy law practice is one of the largest in the state, covering a variety of matters before the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Comptroller, the General Land Office and the Public Utility Commission.

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Friday Morning, Apr. 22, 2022

Friday Afternoon, Apr. 22, 2022

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Jackson Walker

Baker & Hostetler LLP

Locke Lord LLP

McGinnis Lochridge

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

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