The Appalachia Energy Law Conference f/k/a the Law of Shale Plays Conference is held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The conference focuses on legal issues related to onshore energy production, primarily oil and gas production in Appalachia. The conference brings together clients, attorneys, professional landmen, and other professionals to learn and discuss important cases, concepts, and trends. In addition, the conference features networking opportunities with other attendees.

Conference Co-Chairs

Brian Anderson
CNX
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Travis L. Brannon
K&L Gates LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tuition

Note: Early registration pricing is available through August 18, 2022.

$475 - Regular Registration Fee (Regular Price: $525)
$375 - IEL Advisory Board Member (Regular Price: $425)
$375 - IEL Supporting or Sustaining Member Employee (Regular Price: $425)
$375 - IEL Young Energy Professional Member (Regular Price: $425)
$375 - EMLF Member (Regular Price: $425)
$375 - Government Employee (Regular Price: $425)
$125 - Full-time Law Professor (Regular Price: $125)
$75 - Law Student (Regular Price: $75)

Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, September 7

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

Il Tetto at Sienna Mercato, 942 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Join us at the excellent rooftop bar at Sienna Mercato for socializing, drinks, and food. The venue is around the corner from the conference hotel. We hope to have an open-air event, but the glass roof can be closed if the weather is less than perfect that evening. A portion of the venue is reserved for our group.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are also in town that night, playing the New York Mets at 6:35 p.m. If you are a baseball fan or just want to sit outside on a nice evening, join us for the reception before you walk over to the ballpark.

Thursday, September 8

8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Conference

Program Will Be Published by June 1

5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Closing reception at conference hotel

Sponsorship Opportunities

Wi-Fi Sponsor (Exclusive) $5,000

Name Reflected in Wi-Fi Access Code
Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
4 complimentary registrants at the conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the event or at the conference

Welcome Reception (Exclusive) $5,000
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. September 7th

at Sienna Mercato (in the rooftop bar), 942 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh

Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
Recognition via signage at the reception
3 complimentary registrants at the conference
3 additional complimentary guests at welcome reception
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference

Breakfast (Exclusive) $3,500

Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
Recognition from the podium at start of conference
Recognition via signage at the breakfast
3 complimentary registrants at the conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference

Afternoon Break (Exclusive) $3,500

Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
Recognition from the podium before or after break
Recognition via signage at the break
3 complimentary registrants at the conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference

Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive) $3,500

Sponsor name contained on conference lanyard
Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
3 complimentary registrants at conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the event or at the conference

Notepads (Exclusive) $3,500

Name/Logo on notepads distributed to all attendees
Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
3 complimentary registrants at the conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the event or at the conference

Conference Materials Sponsor (Exclusive) $3,000

Single page company/firm advertisement showing through back of packet containing conference related material
Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
2 complimentary registrants at the conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference

Charging Station (Exclusive) $2,750

Signage recognizing sponsor at charging station
Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
2 complimentary registrants at the conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference

Hosted Luncheon $2,750 each

Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
Recognition via signage at the lunch
Recognition from the podium at the luncheon
2 complimentary registrants at the conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference

Closing Reception (Exclusive) $2,500

At hotel following conclusion of the conference

Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
Recognition from the podium prior to reception
Recognition via signage at the reception
1 complimentary registrant at the conference
2 complimentary guests at reception
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference

Exhibitor (Non-law firms) $1,500 each

Recognition in all marketing
Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
Recognition on the conference website
1 complimentary registrant at the conference
An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Licia Maria Hogarth, Sponsorship Coordinator, at 972.244.3424 or lhogarth@cailaw.org.

Other Information

Press Policy

All IEL conferences are held under the Chatham House Rule. Participants, including journalists, are free to use any information received, but comments may not be attributed to any speaker identiﬁ ed by name or affiliation.

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Visa Information

If you require a letter of invitation to obtain a visa for this conference, payment of the registration fee must first be made. If you apply and do not receive a visa, please send us a copy of the rejection letter from the consulate, and we will cancel your registration and issue a refund. Please email iel@cailaw.org for more details.

Nondiscriminatory Policy

The Center for American and International Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in educational activities, scholarship programs or admissions.

Privacy Policy

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