21^st Annual

Renewable Energy Law Institute

Austin Jan 27-28, 2026 AT&T Conference Center $795 Individual | $895 after Jan 13 $715 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $805 after Jan 13 $635 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $715 after Jan 13

Live Webcast Jan 27-28, 2026 $850 Individual | $895 after Sep 2 $765 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $805 after Sep 2 $680 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $715 after Sep 2 $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

Overview

The 21st Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. The conference aims to inform industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

Come a day early for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program is a perfect overview for new entrants in the field providing an introduction to renewable energy projects, regulation and interconnection, real estate and title, project finance, permitting, and more.

Planning Committee

Christine Fernandez Owen—Co-Chair

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Chicago, IL

Brent Stahl—Co-Chair

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP
Austin, TX

Matthew Arth

ERCOT
Austin, TX

Lisa Chavarria

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP
Austin, TX

Becky H. Diffen

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Austin, TX

Maria Faconti

K&L Gates LLP
Austin, TX

Robert Helton

ENGIE
Bay City, TX

Michael J. Jewell

Jewell & Associates, PLLC
Austin, TX

Nick Kitzman

Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee, WI

Chris Lane

Davis Graham
Denver, CO

Karen Lessick

Invenergy LLC
Chicago, IL

Dawn M. Lewallen

First American Title Insurance Company
Houston, TX

Diana M. Liebmann

Haynes Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Lacy Ward McCormick

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Atlanta, GA

Chris Reeder

Husch Blackwell LLP
Austin, TX

Carolyn E. Shellman

Butler Snow LLP
Austin, TX

Tyrone Thomas

Doral Renewables
Chicago, IL

Gustavo Torres

Fervo Energy
Houston, TX

Key Dates

Austin – Jan 27-28, 2026 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Jan 27-28, 2026

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $750.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 2, 2025
Last day for $795.00 Regular pricing: Jan 13, 2026
$895.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $675.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 2, 2025
Last day for $715.00 Regular pricing: Jan 13, 2026
$805.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $600.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 2, 2025
Last day for $635.00 Regular pricing: Jan 13, 2026
$715.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Jan 19, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Jan 22, 2026

Individual
Last day for $850.00 Regular pricing: Sep 2, 2026
$895.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $765.00 Regular pricing: Sep 2, 2026
$805.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $680.00 Regular pricing: Sep 2, 2026
$715.00 for registrations received after this time

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Jan 23, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Jan 20, 2026

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $204 per night. Our special room rate is available until December 25, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. Click here to book your room online.

Our Sponsors

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

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP
sbaustinlaw.com

Since 2000, Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP has helped clients build more than 45 GWs of solar, wind, energy storage, and gas-fired energy plants. The firm has worked on the development, finance, acquisition, and sale of energy projects throughout the United States including in Texas, New Mexico, California, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. Its practice includes data centers, solar, wind and energy storage projects, LNG and hydrogen projects, commercial real estate transactions, State of Texas sales/franchise tax planning and disputes, and state regulatory and permitting work. The firm’s lawyers are experienced in preparing wind, data center, solar, and energy storage leases and easements, and in working on purchase/sale/option agreements, property tax agreements, environmental matters, crossing agreements, BOP/EPC construction contracts, and mineral accommodation agreements. The firm analyzes and resolves the myriad of legal, title, environmental, and survey issues arising in the development of energy and real estate projects. Our team works closely and collaboratively with project developers, lenders, tax equity investors, and other financial parties to coordinate the real estate documents, governmental approvals/permits, surveys, title policies, and legal opinions necessary to close deals.
Chicago Title Insurance

Chicago Title Insurance
newyorkncs.ctic.com

The Chicago Title Insurance Company Power Team, part of Fidelity National Financial (FNF), specializes in energy and power-related transactions across the U.S. and Canada. Operating from its national office in New York City, the team provides centralized title, escrow, and closing services, managing the entire process from the initial title search through to closing. They coordinate with local offices, law firms, project managers, and other stakeholders to streamline underwriting and closing, resulting in reduced costs, minimized risk, and greater efficiency. As a member of the FNF family—a FORTUNE 500® company and the nation’s largest title insurance provider—Chicago Title benefits from over 170 years of experience and a network of trusted brands including Fidelity National Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title, and other affiliate brands. Their National Commercial Services (NCS) division, located in major metropolitan areas including New York, serves as a single point of contact for commercial transactions of all sizes and complexities nationwide.
Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
stewart.com
AmTrust Title Energy Division

AmTrust Title Energy Division
amtrustfinancial.com/title

AmTrust Title Insurance Company is a leading provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services, committed to delivering security, accuracy, and peace of mind for all types of real estate transactions nationwide. As a part of the AmTrust Financial Services family, AmTrust Title combines the stability of a global financial institution with the personalized service of a client-focused title partner. AmTrust Title is led by a seasoned executive team with decades of experience in real estate, insurance, and financial services. Our leadership is committed to innovation, compliance, and client success.
Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke
troutman.com

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. As a firm of more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, including the 10 largest U.S. legal markets, we serve clients ranging from multinational companies to new market entrants across all major industry sectors, and offer differentiated experience in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate.

Within these sectors and beyond, we offer comprehensive corporate, finance, litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, and government regulatory counsel to clients ranging from startups to global conglomerates.

Across our diverse practices, we have consistently delivered remarkable outcomes for our clients. From transformative transactions and bet-the-company trial verdicts to the advancement of innovative products and services, as well as the resolution of complex regulatory challenges, our results speak for themselves. While recognition from peers and industry observers is gratifying, the greatest reward remains the enduring trust our clients place in us — often spanning decades. https://www.troutman.com/
Husch Blackwell LLP
Husch Blackwell LLP
huschblackwell.com
With 900+ attorneys spanning 22 cities nationwide, Husch Blackwell provides counsel to national and global leaders in major industries across the United States. We have built our law firm around one idea: to lead our clients from where they are to where they want to be. Our clients demand the highest level of legal services, customized to fit their specific needs. To deliver these services efficiently and effectively, Husch Blackwell is structured by industry rather than by practice. Our Energy & Natural Resources industry unit includes more than 60 attorneys who devote their practice to guiding multinational energy companies through the complex business and regulatory issues facing today’s energy companies.
Our guidance to clients in the energy and natural resources sector includes:

Facility development and construction

Mergers and acquisitions

Project finance

Power markets

Permitting and regulation

Safety and health
First American Title Insurance Company

First American Title Insurance Company
firstam.com/title/commercial/energy-services/

First American Title National Energy Services is committed to getting your transaction across the finish line. From land assemblage to lien priority, personal property and mineral and water rights issues, energy projects are unique and often complex. That's why First American provides a specialized approach to land title services and title insurance products specifically for this market sector. Our National Energy Services team offers customized and creative solutions for energy professionals from a team of experienced underwriters and specialists focused entirely on complex energy transactions.
Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP
haynesboone.com

Founded in 1970, Haynes and Boone, LLP is among the fastest-growing firms in the Am Law 100, providing a full spectrum of legal services across multiple sectors, including corporate, M&A, energy, financial services, real estate, restructuring, litigation, intellectual property and specialty transactions. The 2025 Chambers USA Legal Guide ranked the firm in 41 different practice areas. The firm’s power and renewables team advises clients involved in some of the most innovative renewable and alternative energy projects in the world, as well as traditional power generation projects. Our clients benefit from our broad experience in regulatory, environmental, litigation and transactional legal work, as well as our strategic planning advice regarding both regulatory and commercial risks. Our lawyers work with start-ups, investors, joint venture partners, power generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, independent power producers and electric utilities. Chambers USA, Chambers and Partners, ranked our firm among the leading law firms in 2025 in Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) – Texas. For more information, visit haynesboone.com.

Renewable Energy Law Institute

Overview

Planning Committee

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Our Sponsors

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP

Chicago Title Insurance

Stewart Title Guaranty Company

AmTrust Title Energy Division

Troutman Pepper Locke

Husch Blackwell LLP

First American Title Insurance Company

Haynes and Boone, LLP

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