Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute
Houston – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston – Apr 16-17, 2026
Live Webcast – Apr 16-17, 2026
Now in its 52nd year, 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, and it brings together a distinguished faculty of academics and practitioners for presentations on the latest oil and gas developments.Program highlights include: Essential legal updates, including two sessions reviewing “the latest decisions dealing with oil and gas leases, royalties, mineral conveyances, joint operating agreements, state regulation, and related topics.”Timely regulatory and legislative intelligence, featuring a full State Regulatory Agencies Refresher and a Texas Legislative Update covering the 2025 session.Emerging industry trends, such as “an overview of the nascent field of lithium mining law in Texas” and a survey of “recent developments in federal permitting of LNG and natural gas projects.”Ethics and technology insights, including the session noting that “Generative AI is rapidly reshaping litigation” and a dedicated hour on the ethical boundaries of using landmen.
- Total Credit Hours:
- 11.00 | 2.00 ethics
- Credit Info
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Specializations:
Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law-Commercial, Farm and Ranch, Residential, and Property Owners Association