45^th Annual Ernest E. Smith

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute

Houston Mar 29, 2019 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
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PRESENTED BY
The University of Texas School of Law
The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL)

EVENT SPONSORS
Baker & Hostetler LLP
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

SPONSORS
Jackson Walker LLP
Locke Lord LLP
McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP
McGinnis Lochridge
Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer P.C.

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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.
2019 program highlights include:

Case Law Update showcasing recent decisions on oil and gas leases, royalties, mineral conveyances, joint operating agreements, state regulation, and related topics.
Practical guidance for negotiating agreements and navigation disputes over shared use, including an update on recent cases affecting surface disputes.
Explore the reach of TOAIA.
Discuss operational and economic considerations in drilling horizontal wells and how selected lease provisions impact development decisions.
Plus valuable information on practical considerations in arbitration, key differences in representing E&P clients in TX and NM, negation of warranties in mineral transactions, 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, Mar. 29, 2019
Presiding Officer:
Katy Wehmeyer, Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer PC - San Antonio, TX
7:15 am
Houston Only

Institute Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:05 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:15 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.

Monika U. Ehrman, The University of Oklahoma College of Law - Norman, OK
9:15 am

0.50 hr

The Future of Oil and Gas Law: The Past is Prologue

John S. Lowe, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law - Dallas, TX
Patrick H. Martin, Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center - Baton Rouge, LA
9:45 am

0.50 hr

Railroad Commission Update

A review of recent regulatory changes and developments at the Railroad Commission of Texas, including new rules for surface commingling, new rules for overlapping proration units with depth severances, and new procedures and requirements for permitting disposal wells.

W. Timothy George, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX
10:15 am

Break
10:30 am

0.75 hr

Update on Surface Use Agreements and Disputes

With the continuing expansion of the traditional and alternative energy sectors in Texas, surface use agreements must be carefully drafted in order to balance conflicting surface uses of the same property. Hear practical guidance for negotiating agreements and navigating disputes over shared use, including an update on recent cases affecting surface disputes.

F. Parks Brown, Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett, Burton & Wolff, PLLC - San Antonio, TX
Dana B. Deaton, Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett, Burton & Wolff, PLLC - San Antonio, TX
11:15 am

0.50 hr

Exploring the Reach of TOAIA

Discuss where the oilfield begins and ends under the Texas Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act, including what are "well or mine services," indemnity agreements, and contractual issues.

Tom A. Donaho, Baker & Hostetler LLP - Houston, TX
11:45 am
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Mar. 29, 2019
Presiding Officer:
Katy Wehmeyer, Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer PC - San Antonio, TX
LUNCHEON
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
12:05 pm

0.50 hr

Oil and Gas Flow Rate Measurement: It's Not That Simple

Hear an overview of the ways oil and gas flow rates are measured in the field, both on land and offshore. Also see how errors in the measurement process can occur, the fiscal impact of such mistakes, and real-world examples of metering gone wrong.

Winsor (Chip) Letton, Letton Hall Group - Houston, TX
12:35 pm

Break
12:50 pm

0.50 hr

Ready! Fire! Aim! “Subject to the PSA” Clause vs. Merger by Deed

Discussion of two recent Texas opinions on the question of what effect, if any, a “subject to the PSA” clause in a closing assignment has on merger of the PSA terms in the event of conflicting terms. The answer may surprise you.

Brandon Durrett, Dykema Cox Smith - San Antonio, TX
1:20 pm

0.50 hr

Allocation of Deal Risk after JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., v. Orca Assets GP LLC

Negation of warranties, disclaimers and red flags! What does the decision in JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA v. Orca Assets GP LLC mean for allocating risk in future deals?

Jessica B. Pulliam, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
1:50 pm

0.75 hr

Negotiating Oil & Gas Leases for Horizontal Drilling Projects in a Post-Vertical Well Paradigm - A Look At the Application of Selected Common Lease Provisions to Horizontal Well Operations

Understanding the operational and economic context of oil and gas operations encourages more effective lease negotiations between the lessor and lessee, and can lead to collaboration instead of conflict. Failure to relate lease terms to operational reality can result in failed negotiations, stranded minerals, and permanent lost opportunity for all affected parties. Discuss operational and economic considerations in drilling horizontal wells and how selected lease provisions impact development decisions.

Michel E. Curry, Henry Resources LLC - Midland, TX
2:35 pm

Break
2:45 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Traditional Oil and Gas Interests Financing

Become reacquainted with, or learn about, some traditional methods of funding oilfield operations by use of farmins, farmouts, production payments, term royalties, carried interests, and similar transactions.

W. John English Jr., Baker & Hostetler LLP - Houston, TX
David Michael Patton, Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
3:30 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Practical Considerations in Arbitration

Discuss the practical and ethical considerations involved in planning for and participating in arbitration.

David E. Harrell Jr., Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
4:15 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Getting Over the Wall - Examining Title to Property in New Mexico - Can I, Should I, and Do I Need a Passport or License?

Discuss the ethical issues and obligations faced by title lawyers new to New Mexico and those title lawyers not licensed to practice law in New Mexico, but desire to render title opinions on New Mexico mineral properties. Review ethical implications and the major title issues that are unique to New Mexico that may trip up a title examiner who is not accustomed to New Mexico laws and title issues arising in the state.

Jared A. Hembree, Hinkle Shanor LLP - Roswell, NM
Gregory J. Nibert, Hinkle Shanor LLP - Roswell, NM
5:00 pm

Adjourn Institute

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Conference Faculty

F. Parks Brown

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

Michel E. Curry

Henry Resources LLC
Midland, TX

Dana B. Deaton

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

Tom A. Donaho

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

W. Timothy George

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

David E. Harrell Jr.

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Jared A. Hembree

Hinkle Shanor LLP
Roswell, NM

Winsor (Chip) Letton

Letton Hall Group
Houston, TX

John S. Lowe

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Dallas, TX

Patrick H. Martin

Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA

Gregory J. Nibert

Hinkle Shanor LLP
Roswell, NM

David Michael Patton

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Jessica B. Pulliam

Baker Botts L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Planning Committee

Katy Wehmeyer—Chair

Santoyo Moore Wehmeyer PC
San Antonio, TX

Gregory C. Cox—Co-Chair

EOG Resources, Inc.
Houston, TX

Kevin M. Beiter

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

J. Byron (Trace) Burton III

Uhl, Fitzsimons Jewett, Burton & Wolff, PLLC
San Antonio, 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 Porter Crawford and Crawford LLP
Houston, TX

Kathleen E. Magruder

BP Energy Company
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

Jeff Weems

Staff Weems LLP
Houston, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 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 | 1.75 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 | 1.50 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 | 1.75 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 – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics

North Dakota – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 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 | 1.75 hrs Ethics

Oklahoma – 9.00 hrs | 2.00 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.

Pennsylvania – 7.50 hrs | 1.50 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 Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 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 | 1.75 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

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 | 1.75 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 | 1.75 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 | 1.50 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 | 1.75 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 – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 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 – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 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 – 9.00 hrs | 2.00 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.

Pennsylvania – 8.00 hrs | 2.00 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 | 1.75 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 | 1.75 hrs Ethics

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics

Following the webcast, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.75 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics

Following the webcast, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

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 – Mar 29, 2019 – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

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WEBCAST – Mar 29, 2019

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Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

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

$172 room rate good through March 6, 2019 (subject to availability). Reference "UT Law 2019 Oil, Gas and Mineral Law" when you make your reservation.

Parking Information

$10 daily self-parking; $16 overnight self-parking; $16 valet daily parking; $25 valet overnight

Our Sponsors

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Baker & Hostetler LLP

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Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP (SDM) has one of the top oil and gas, natural resources and energy practices in the nation. For more than 40 years, SDM attorneys have advised clients and litigated issues regarding royalties, ownership, leases, operations, exploration, production, regulatory issues, processing, transportation and taxation of natural resources. The firm’s administrative energy law practice is one of the largest in the state, with proceedings and cases before the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Comptroller, the General Land Office and the Public Utility Commission. SDM represents a broad spectrum of energy producers, royalty owners, mineral owners, transporters, traders, refiners and governmental entities.
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Jackson Walker LLP

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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Locke Lord LLP

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McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP

McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP was founded over 35 years ago. We represent clients in a wide range of matters involving oil and gas, natural resources, water, and environmental law. Our attorneys practice in state and federal trial and appellate courts and before numerous state and federal agencies including the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas General Land Office and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Our attorneys bring a unique blend of courtroom and agency experience and technical knowledge to assist our clients in all aspects of their energy, environmental and water law matters. Our attorneys have handled civil trials and appeals helping to shape Texas oil and gas case law. All of our lawyers are driven to achieve the best result in the shortest time possible. We work hard to find creative, efficient and inexpensive solutions to our clients’ complex legal issues. The firm has developed one of the largest energy practices in the State of Texas providing our clients with years of knowledge and experience in regulatory proceedings, applications and contested cases. Several of our lawyers have worked at the agencies where we represent clients. Five of our lawyers also have engineering degrees which allows the firm to take on technically challenging cases. Our clients span from multi-national and Fortune 500 companies, to local governmental entities, environmental non-profits and landowners. Providing legal counsel across a wide spectrum of clientele allows our attorneys to evaluate cases from differing perspectives. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best representation possible.
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McGinnis Lochridge

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 recent work in the Eagle Ford Shale trend builds on decades of a strong presence in courtrooms throughout 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.

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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45th Annual Ernest E. Smith

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute

Houston Mar 29, 2019 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston Conference Concluded

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Overview

Event Schedule

Friday Morning, Mar. 29, 2019

Friday Afternoon, Mar. 29, 2019

Conference Faculty

F. Parks Brown

Michel E. Curry

Dana B. Deaton

Tom A. Donaho

Brandon Durrett

Monika U. Ehrman

W. John English Jr.

W. Timothy George

David E. Harrell Jr.

Jared A. Hembree

Winsor (Chip) Letton

John S. Lowe

Patrick H. Martin

Gregory J. Nibert

David Michael Patton

Jessica B. Pulliam

Planning Committee

Katy Wehmeyer—Chair

Gregory C. Cox—Co-Chair

Kevin M. Beiter

J. Byron (Trace) Burton III

Frank N. Cusimano III

Monika U. Ehrman

W. John English Jr.

Peter E. Hosey

Norma Rosner Iacovo

Michael D. Jones

Kathleen E. Magruder

Michael E. McElroy

M.C. Cottingham Miles

Ricardo E. Morales

David Michael Patton

Michael P. Pearson

William W. Pugh III

April Rogers

Ernest E. Smith

George A. Snell III

Dick Watt

Jeff Weems

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Other Credit

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