13th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
f/k/a Law of Shale Plays Conference
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Registrar: +1.972.244.3403
IEL: +1.972.244.3421
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: iel@cailaw.org
Overview
Presented by the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF).
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)
Schedule and Faculty
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
7:45 a.m. Registration
8:35 – 8:45 a.m. Welcome, Overview and Introductions
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. The Great Contradiction: An Energy Market Overview
Bob Broxson, Managing Director, Secretariat, Houston, Texas
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Royalty Roundup: A Survey of Developments in Appalachian Oil & Gas Royalty Litigation
Exploration & Production companies operating in Appalachia face a patchwork and ever-changing landscape of oil and gas royalty precedent. Recently, legal decisions out of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia continue to transform the law being applied to varying lease royalty provisions. This panel provides an update on those developments that may inform development and operational decisions moving forward.
- Chelsea R. Heinz, Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Matthew R. Miller, Jackson Kelly, Morgantown, West Virginia
- Nicolle R. Snyder Bagnell, Reed Smith LLP, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10:15 – 10:35 a.m. BREAK
10:35 – 11:20 a.m. Navigating the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in the Energy Industry
Security for critical infrastructure is an area of intense focus for business leaders and lawmakers alike as pipeline owners face threats of ransomware and other cyberattacks. At the same time, the industry is enjoying the benefits of digital transformation. The panelists will discuss the current threat landscape and what industry participants can do to protect against damage from cyberattacks as they operate in an increasingly digital world.
- Trent Shores, GableGotwals, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Jay Town, Vice President and General Counsel, Gray Analytics, Huntsville, Alabama
11:20 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Legal and Drafting Considerations
Carbon capture and sequestration projects continue to gain traction nationwide as a viable method to reduce carbon emissions, through the collection and injection of carbon dioxide and other waste gases into subsurface disposal formations. This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of the various areas of law that companies and practitioners should be familiar with in connection with a carbon capture and sequestration project, and a discussion of the drafting considerations involved in typical carbon capture and sequestration project documents, such as pore space/sequestration leases, surface use agreements, emitter agreements and mineral estate easements.
- Brent D. Chicken, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Denver, Colorado
- Bridget D. Furbee, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Bridgeport, West Virginia
12:05 – 12:40 p.m. LUNCH
12:40 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch Session - Energy Innovation: How Natural Gas and New Energy Technologies are Shaping the Future of Pittsburgh International Airport (Non-CLE)
Representatives from the Allegheny County Airport Authority and CNX Resources Corporation will discuss their public-private partnership, including the recent agreement to support the Airport’s carbon emission reduction goals through economic development and the use of technology.
Moderator: Brian P. Anderson, CNX Resources Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Panelists:
- Brent Bobsein, Vice President, Sustainable Development, CNX Resources Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Jeffrey W. Letwin, Counsel, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP and Solicitor, Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. BREAK
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Insights from In-House: A Panel Discussion with Key Energy Players
The energy industry is always subject to dynamic markets and the Marcellus and Utica shale plays are no exception. Even as the exploration and production in this region matured significantly over the past 20 years, new challenges are a regular occurrence and in-house counsel are often the frontline of confronting problems and capitalizing on opportunities. This moderated panel discussion will explore what has changed (or stayed the same) for in-house counsel and their daily practices, how outside counsel can best partner with them, and what they may see on the horizon for energy law in Appalachia.
Moderator: Thomas C. Ryan, K&L Gates, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Panelists:
- Jessica Brisendine, Deputy General Counsel – Litigation, Risk and Compliance, Equitrans Midstream Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Alexander J. Reyes, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, CNX Resources Corporation, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
- Benjamin M. Sullivan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, Diversified Energy Company PLC, Charleston, West Virginia
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Significant SEC Rule-Making Affecting Energy Companies and Their Climate-Related Disclosures and Business Strategies
This program will review proposed rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that will have significant potential liability and disclosure implications for public and private companies, particularly in the energy industry. In 2022, the SEC has issued proposed rules calling for increased disclosure regarding climate-related impacts on public companies, including disclosures regarding climate-related goals, business strategies, risks, management and board of directors’ expertise, and the financial impacts of climate-related matters on their businesses and also rules applicable to investment funds that purport to include environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria as part of their investment strategies in selecting portfolio securities. These significant rules, if adopted, will have tremendous impacts, including cost, on how companies manage their businesses and set their strategic priorities going forward.
- Margaret A. Merritt, Partner Financial Accounting Advisory Services, EY, Cleveland, Ohio
- Amy I. Pandit, Jones Day, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BREAK
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Finding Common Ground: Competing Priorities for Shippers and Service Providers in Midstream Contracts
This session will focus on terms and conditions in midstream service agreements that commonly present legal and practical challenges for shippers and service providers to negotiate. Key issues will be discussed from the shipper and service provider perspective, including example provisions and suggested solutions for resolution.
- H. McCaleb (Mac) Marshall, Porter Hedges LLP, Houston, Texas
- Paula Motzel, Chief Counsel, Marathon Pipe Line LLC, Findlay, Ohio
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Advising Clients in a World Increasingly Concerned with Corporate Social Responsibility
The traditional view is that the purpose of the corporation is to maximize profit for shareholders. But increasingly, shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders are looking to corporations to lead with regard to other issues, including ESG issues relating to climate change, human rights, and other social justice matters. Although the SEC is contemplating certain disclosure requirements, lawyers have special responsibilities in advising corporate clients in navigating other social and political dynamics. Indeed, ESG-related lawsuits are becoming more common. This program will consider the role of the lawyer and professional responsibility in addressing CSR and ESG when counseling and advising corporate clients.
John T. Rice, Visiting Assistant Professor, Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5:15 – 6:30 p.m. CLOSING NETWORKING RECEPTION
The Westin Pittsburgh
6:30 p.m. ADJOURN
Overnight Accommodations
The Westin Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Start Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
End Date: Friday, September 9, 2022
The deadline for booking a hotel room is August 26.
- 195 USD per night
MCLE Credit
The program is approved in the following Jurisdictions, Pennsylvania for a total of 6.0 hours, including 1 hour of ethics; West Virginia for a total of 7.9 hours, including 1.2 hour of ethics; State Bar of Texas for a total of 6.0 hours, including 1 hour of ethics. TX Course ID Number: 174165479.
IEL as registrar for the conference will directly apply for course accreditation in the following additional states: CA, LA, KY, NM, OH, OK, and VA. Some of these states may not approve a program for credit hours before the program occurs. The program Approved credit hours will vary by jurisdiction and are subject to each jurisdiction’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through reciprocity or attorney self-submission in other states. IEL conferences are typically accredited by all mandatory CLE states.
AAPL Credit
This program has been accredited for 5 RL, RPL or CPL recertification credit(s) (CEU), and 0 CPL/ESA, and/or 1 Ethics credit(s) (CEU Ethics), for a total of 6 credit(s). (Number of credits accredited or claimed for 100% participation in this educational program.)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Wi-Fi Sponsor (Exclusive) $5,000 - SOLD
- 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 - SOLD
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 - SOLD
- 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 - SOLD
- 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.
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