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UT Law CLE and the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section is celebrating 50 years of the Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute! After 50 years, the Institute continues to be the definitive course for attorneys, corporate lawyers, E&P operators, and landmen, and it brings together a distinguished faculty of academics and practitioners for presentations on the latest oil and gas developments.   In this 50th anniversary year, the Institute will now be a day and half program and covers an array of topics including: The popular two-part Case Law Updates Legislative and Regulatory Updates Information on how the new business courts could impact oil and gas disputes Coverage of MSA terms, service agreements, wellborn assignment updates, and much more

This 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.

The 19th 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.

Join leading members of the oil, gas and energy tax community—including senior government officials, IRS staff, corporate energy and tax counsel, and members of the energy tax bar—at the 16th Biennial Parker C. Fielder Oil, Gas, and Energy Tax Conference. This nationally recognized event is a unique collaboration between The University of Texas School of Law and the Chief Counsel’s Office of the IRS, and provides an exchange of views and perspectives between the private sector and the Service.    The 2023 program features a sophisticated array of presentations, panels, and discussions on current energy industry and taxation issues, including: Keynote Presentation by IRS LB&I Deputy Commissioner, Douglas W. O’Donnell An overview of current issues in the energy sector—where are we now and where might we be headed? An examination of current energy deals, deal structures, and transactional considerations A discussion on IRS examinations and interaction between the industry and the government Concurrent Tracks focused on hot topics in Oil and Gas Taxation or in the Energy Transition space Don’t miss the chance to hear directly from nationally recognized experts and key personnel at the IRS on multiple taxation issues impacting the oil, gas, and energy industry.  *Please note that this eConference has audio only and no video.

The 2023 Gas and Power Institute, is a program that features timely topics relevant to the gas and power industry in light of the changing landscape of rules, regulation, legislation, and environmental requirements. The Institute also provides essential information and resources on the latest industry and market climate.

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. 2023 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. Examine recent cases across the country concerning subsurface property rights and hear a high-level account of the state of subsurface property law. Devon v. Sheppard: Is Royalty Owed on Gross Proceeds or Gross Proceeds Plus? Explore the use of equitable defenses in deed construction cases, and the application of Sun Oil to those defense. Plus valuable information on the consequences of not complying with preferential rights to purchase, PPQ, surface conflicts between oil and gas and renewable energy developments and more.

UT Law CLE's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law brings together a distinguished faculty of both academics and practitioners for a series of presentations designed to provide a comprehensive overview of oil and gas legal issues. The program opens with the definitive primer on how to drill an oil or gas well and continues with sessions on the Rule of Capture, Texas Title Examination Standards, oil and gas interests and conveyancing, the Joint Operating Agreement, voluntary pooling and unitization, and the Railroad Commission. Also learn all you need to know about an oil and gas lease with a four-session series, including classification, royalty clauses, implied covenants and final session on other clauses.

The 2021 Gas and Power Institute, is a one-day program that features timely topics relevant to the gas and power industry in light of the changing landscape of rules, regulation, legislation, and environmental requirements. The Institute also provides essential information and resources on the latest industry and market climate. 2021 Institute highlights: Brad Jones, of ERCOT, will deliver the luncheon presentation on Restoring Trust. Presentations on both Texas Regulatory and Legislative Updates and Federal Regulatory and Legislative Updates provide highlights from the state and federal level involving electricity, natural gas and crud oil, and other liquids affecting the Texas gas and electric industries. Creative Financing Structures for the Midstream and Electric Power Sectors. Review and discuss hedging methods and contract strategies that mitigated exposure to the intense volatility caused by Winter Storm Uri. Dive into the laws and regulations surrounding private use networks and other behind the meter arrangements. Earn up to 1.00 hour of ethics credit.