Energy Law

75th Annual Energy Law Conference

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Hybrid Conference

Past Event

MCLE Credit will be available

In-Person Attendance held at
The Westin Houston, Memorial City

945 Gessner Road
Houston, Texas 77024

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Overview

As the world’s long running energy law conference, the 75th Annual Energy Law Conference will bring together legal leaders and other professionals in the energy industry for two days of excellent educational programming covering the oil, gas, and renewables sectors of the energy industry. Attended by in-house leaders, experienced energy attorneys in private practice, government attorneys, landmen, non-legal energy professionals, and young energy professionals, this conference also provides opportunities for social and professional networking with distinguished and diverse attendees.

The conference is free for all IEL Advisory Board Members.

Conference Co-Chairs

Gregory V. Brown
Evolution Well Services
The Woodlands, Texas

Liz Klingensmith
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Houston, Texas

IEL Distinguished Leadership in Energy Award Recipient

Gretchen Watkins
President
Shell USA, Inc.

As President of Shell USA, Inc., Gretchen Watkins oversees the strategic integration of all Shell businesses in the United States and leads the US Country Coordination Team. Since being named to this post in 2018, she has become the company’s leading voice, with public and private leaders, across a wide range of energy-related policy and societal challenges.

In addition to these responsibilities from May 2018-June 2021, Gretchen also served as Executive Vice President of Shell’s Global Shales business, overseeing the exploration, development, and production of Shell’s Upstream shale oil and gas portfolio, which included assets in the US, Canada, and Argentina.

Before joining Shell in May 2018, Gretchen served as the Chief Executive Officer of Maersk Oil, following two years as Chief Operating Officer. Gretchen’s tenure at Maersk coincided with a low-price environment for oil, but under her leadership, the company delivered above-target operational and financial results, enabling a safe and successful enterprise sale of Maersk Oil to Total in 2017.

Gretchen began her career nearly 30 years ago as a Facilities Engineer for Amoco in the Gulf of Mexico. She then worked as a Trading Manager for Amoco and BP before commencing an international career that has included a variety of senior executive roles at BP, Marathon Oil, and Maersk Oil in North America, Europe, and Asia. She has led joint ventures and negotiated contracts with countries and companies across the upstream, midstream, and downstream businesses.

Gretchen currently serves as a non-executive director of the Mosaic Company, one of the world’s leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients, and previously served as a non-executive director for W. S. Atkins, a global engineering consultancy and FTSE 200 company from 2014 until its merger with SNC Lavalin in 2017. Gretchen graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and has had executive education at Cambridge and Stanford Universities. 

Schedule and Faculty

Thursday, February 22

8:30 a.m. - Welcome and Overview


8:45 a.m. - Keynote Presentation

  • Brad Crabtree, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.

9:30 a.m. - Case Law Update

This session will feature a review of important cases and other developments in energy law over the last year.

  • Austin Brister, McGinnis Lochridge, Houston, Texas

10:30 a.m. - BREAK


11:00 a.m. - Legal Ethics in the Age of Generative AI

Legal Ethics in the Age of Generative AI” provides a high-level overview of emerging Generative AI (“GAI”) technologies to help attorneys better understand the capabilities and limitations of these tools. Presented by practitioners with over ten years of experience with AI, this CLE focuses on the following relevant topics: (1) an introductory primer of GAI tools, (2) legal issues surrounding the use of GAI, (3) the application of legal ethical rules to GAI, and (4) a brief overview of AI ethics and AI’s growing regulatory landscape.

  • Kassi Burns, King & Spalding LLP, Austin, Texas
  • Rose Hunter Jones, King & Spalding LLP, Atlanta, Georgia

12:00 p.m. Networking Luncheon

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions

US Litigation & Dispute Resolution Module Co-Chairs

Christopher D. Porter, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, Houston, Texas
Jen Edwards, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Houston, Texas

1:30 p.m. – Recent Litigation Trends Facing Energy Companies

This presentation will analyze recent trends in energy litigation as reported by energy companies. The presentation will include a review of recent case law directly impacting energy companies.

  • Melanie Rother, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Houston, Texas
  • Jeffrey A. Webb, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, San Antonio, Texas

2:15 p.m. – Artificial Intelligence in Litigation

This session will look at the growing ubiquity and impact of artificial intelligence in litigation, as well as the justice system and judicial complex’s efforts to keep pace with this rapidly evolving intersection of law and technology.

ModeratorMiles O. Indest, McGuireWoods LLP, Houston, Texas

Panelists:

  • Robert H. Ford, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Houston, Texas
  • Trey Peacock, Susman Godfrey L.L.P., Houston, Texas
  • George T. Shipley, Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP, Houston, Texas

3:00 p.m. - BREAK


3:15 p.m. – Texas’ New Business Court: What Attorneys and Businesses Need to Know

The discussion will cover the basics of Texas’ new Business Court, which is anticipated to become functional on September 1, 2024, including jurisdiction, judges, and logistics. The session will also touch on anticipated issues that may arise, as well as a comparison to other states’ business courts.

  • Barrett H. Reasoner, Gibbs & Bruns LLP, Houston, Texas
  • Ayesha Najam, Gibbs & Bruns LLP, Houston, Texas

4:00 p.m. – Defending Environmental Contamination Cases: Making the Best Out of a Bad Situation

This session will cover how energy companies can defend against environmental contamination cases arising from both legacy and current operations.

  • Tracey Rice, Copeland & Rice LLP, Houston, Texas

US Transactional Module Co-Chairs

Scott Arrington, Sempra Infrastructure, Houston, Texas
Kimberly B. Glasspool, Arroyo Investors, Spring, Texas

1:30 p.m. –Understanding Federal Tax Incentives for the Energy Transition: Carbon Capture, Clean Hydrogen and Clean Fuels Credits

The Inflation Reduction Act expanded existing credits, and enacted new credits, for energy transition projects. The credits for carbon capture, clean hydrogen and clean fuels may provide valuable economic support for natural gas, midstream and conventional power companies engaging in energy transition projects. This presentation will provide an overview of the requirements to claim these credits, how the credits may incentivize development, and how the credits can be monetized, including through elections for direct payment or sales of the credits for cash.

  • Elizabeth McGinley, Bracewell LLP, New York, New York

2:15 p.m. – Impacts of the IRA and Federal Grants on the Financing of Energy Transition Projects

The IRA has generated significant interest in clean energy investment in the United States.  The panel will address the latest trends and strategies for financing energy transition projects with direct pay, grants and traditional tax equity.

ModeratorBrian Bradshaw, Sidley Austin LLP, Houston, Texas

Panelists:

  • Gardner Boulmay, Managing Director, Fidelis New Energy, LLC, Houston, Texas
  • Arpan Patel, Director, Structured Finance, TC Energy, Houston, Texas
  • Nathan Ringelstetter, Senior Director, Head of Project Finance, JERA Americas, Houston, Texas
  • Hagai Zaifman, Sidley Austin LLP, New York, New York

3:00 p.m. - BREAK


3:15 p.m. – Emerging Trends from 2023 Developments in US LNG Projects

Three US LNG projects took final investment decision (FID) in 2023 and many projects remain in the running to take FID in 2024. The panelists will discuss a few trends which have emerged from US LNG projects in 2023 and how such trends may affect contract negotiations going forward, including more complicated project structures, upstream supplies and request for commissioning cargos.

  • Monica Hwang, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Houston, Texas
  • Jason A. Schumacher, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Dallas, Texas

4:00 p.m. – Trends and Developments in Infrastructure and Energy M&A

Although U.S. energy and infrastructure M&A deal value activity trended up in 2023 (as of the end of Q3), volume materially dropped consistent with the decline of global and U.S. overall M&A deal count. In this session, we will discuss how select macro trends are impacting M&A energy and infrastructure activity, including certain effects arising from the advancement of artificial intelligence and a continued focus by investors on ESG.

  • Robert Goodin, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Houston, Texas
  • Allan Kirk, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Houston, Texas

4:45 p.m. - Adjourn 1st Day

IEL 75th Anniversary and Distinguished Leadership in Energy Award Reception and Dinner

Honoring

Gretchen Watkins
President of Shell USA, Inc.

River Oaks Country Club

6:15 p.m. - Reception
7:15 p.m. - Dinner – Honoring Gretchen Watkins, President of Shell USA, Inc.

Friday, February 23

Morning Concurrent Sessions

Energy Transition Module Co-Chairs

Matt Giles, Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Ames, Iowa
Kara H. Herrnstein, Bricker Graydon LLP, Columbus, Ohio

9:00 a.m. – State of Innovation: Emerging Climate Technologies Primed for Private Investment and Recent NREL Market Analyses

The NREL Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center conducted an analysis of federal and private venture capital investments in climate tech sectors. We observe thriving and mature startup and investment activity in solar and wind thanks to enabling federal commitments. Several emerging climate tech sectors are now primed for increased private investment activity and appear to be maturing at an accelerated rate. Katie will provide an overview of the findings and share other key discoveries from NREL market analyses.

  • Katie Richardson, Ph.D., Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group Manager, NREL, Golden, Colorado

9:45 a.m. – Electrical Grid Modernization and Expansion

This session will review the standards, processes, and challenges for upgrading, modernizing, and expanding the electrical distribution and transmission grids and the issues attorneys should be aware.

  • Kera Gautreau, Senior Director, Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI), Greater Houston Partnership, Houston, Texas
  • Devin D. Parram, Bricker Graydon LLP, Columbus, Ohio
  • Juliana Sersen, Baker Botts L.L.P., Austin, Texas

10:30 a.m. - BREAK


10:45 a.m. – Major Headwinds in the Renewables Industry

This panel will discuss the major regulatory, legal, and general headwinds facing renewable development, including permitting challenges, greenwashing, and CO2 pipeline challenges.

  • Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Former VP, Government & Public Affairs, Navigator CO2, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Luis F. Gomar, Paul Hastings LLP, Houston, Texas
  • Barb Jacobs, Director of Government Relations, Lightsource bp, Minneapolis, Minnesota

11:30 a.m. – Renewable Fuels: Development and Legal Considerations

This session will include a discussion on the basic technologies, legal considerations, and structure of renewable fuel projects.

  • Lindsay Fitzgerald, Vice President of Government Relations, Gevo, Inc., Englewood, Colorado
  • Dave Slade, Principal Scientist, Biofuels, Chevron, Ames, Iowa

International Module Co-Chair

Richard D. Deutsch, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Houston, Texas

9:00 a.m. – Energy Industry Headwinds Leading to Insolvency and What’s Next

This session will include a discussion of the business headwinds impacting the energy sector including the war in Ukraine, China’s economic slowdown, and the ongoing transition to renewable energy. Other challenges facing the sector include ongoing construction risk and general operations risk. We will discuss these issues, including recent case studies where applicable, and how the impacts may exacerbate ongoing insolvency issues in the sector.

  • Dave Bones, Partner, Co-Lead Commercial Damages Practice, HKA Global LLC, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Timothy R. Chitester, P.E., Partner, HKA Global LLC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9:45 a.m. – International Energy Disputes Arising from the Russia/Ukraine War

Energy disputes experts with first-hand experience in Russia and Ukraine arbitrations will discuss the broad range of international commercial disputes that may arise as a result of the war. The speakers will discuss potential claims that may arise against private parties and the governments of Russia and Ukraine (and others) arising from various measures, including Ukraine’s measures against Russian-owned energy businesses in Ukraine, asset seizures of Russian-owned energy businesses in the EU by certain nations’ sanctions regimes, and the Russian government’s seizure of foreign-owned energy businesses. They will also gaze into a crystal ball to predict what the next decade has in store for the Russian energy sector.

  • Luke Wochensky, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, New York, New York

10:30 a.m. - BREAK

Mass Disaster Management and Insurance Recovery Module

David M. Cummings, Reed Smith LLP, Chicago, Illinois

10:45 a.m. – Crisis Management and Lessons Learned

Your company has been implicated in a disaster event. What now? In the moments that the unexpected is unfolding and beyond, it is important to implement savvy and informed crisis management strategies. This panel will examine best practices for navigating an ongoing crisis, as well as strategies for implementing lessons learned such that your company is best prepared going forward.

Moderator: David M. Cummings, Reed Smith LLP, Chicago, Illinois

Panelists:

  • Michael Cuevas, Partner, HKA Global LLC, Miami, Florida
  • Ben H. Patton, Reed Smith LLP, Houston, Texas
  • Stacy Williams, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Symmetry Energy Solutions, Houston, Texas

11:30 a.m. – War Stories in Insurance Recovery

A well-structured corporate insurance program is a critical resource when faced with the unexpected. When experiencing a mass disaster event, and the potentially astronomical exposure that comes with it, it is especially important to look to insurance to respond and engage with insurers appropriately. This panel will examine the state of the insurance market, potential avenues of coverage, and navigating insurance claims including by employing best practices and avoiding pitfalls.

ModeratorDavid M. Cummings, Reed Smith LLP, Chicago, Illinois

  • J. James Cooper, Reed Smith LLP, Houston, Texas
  • Jordan La Raia, Managing Senior Counsel, North & Latin America, Expro, Houston, Texas
  • Lynette Wachuku, Senior Vice President, Energy and Power Claims Advocate, Marsh McLennan, Houston, Texas

12:15 p.m. - Luncheon and Program: Navigating a Post-SFFA World: The Current Legal Landscape of DEI (Only Available to In-Person Attendees)

This engaging presentation will contextualize the Supreme Court’s recent decisions in two cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions (“SFFA”), as they relate to what law firms and companies can do regarding diversity initiatives. After first aligning the Court’s decision in the higher education context with recent developments regarding diversity endeavors in the corporate sector, this presentation will address developments since the Court’s June 29, 2023, decision. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of what this decision means for the diversity initiatives of their law firms and companies.

  • Jack L. White, McGuireWoods LLP, Washington, D.C.

1:45 p.m. - Semi Charmed Life: Defeating Addiction in the Profession (Ethics)

This topic will discuss the addiction issues facing our profession today, while providing valuable information on the resources available to help lawyers who struggle with addiction. The presentation will also discuss the interplay between addiction issues, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and the protections available to lawyers who seek help.

  • Matt Sherwood, McCarn, Weir, & Sherwood P.C., Amarillo, Texas

2:45 p.m. - The Law of Energy – An Insider Perspective

This panel of senior industry lawyers will address the concerns of general counsel in operating legal departments in the energy industry and provide advice and guidance regarding new and reliable legal strategies and the professional challenges they face.

ModeratorKerstie Clark, Senior Legal Counsel, Hess Corporation, Houston, Texas

Panelists:

  • Dawn Lannin, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, TotalEnergies (US), Houston, Texas
  • Susan Lindberg, Vice President & General Counsel, T.D. Williamson, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Laura M. Robertson, Vice President and General Counsel, Global E&P and HSE, ConocoPhillips Company, Houston, Texas

3:45 p.m. - Adjourn

MCLE Credit

This program is approved by the State Bar of Texas for a total of 10.5 hours, including 2.5 hours of ethics. Course ID Number: 174224984. IEL will directly apply (if requested) for course accreditation in the following states: California, Colorado, Louisiana, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through reciprocity or attorney self-submission in other states, which may require you to pay an additional fee.

Credit hours vary depending on the jurisdiction and whether you attend in-person or online, with some jurisdictions limiting the credit hours available for online attendance. IEL conferences are typically accredited by all mandatory CLE states, but more stringent requirements and restrictions may apply for those viewing the program online. Please review your jurisdiction’s MCLE regulations for more information on the ability to obtain credit for this program.

Some sessions may qualify for additional credit, less credit, or specific credit in additional states. In particular, the session on Navigating a Post-SFFA World: The Current Legal Landscape of DEI may qualify as ethics, professionalism or special diversity or equity credit in some jurisdictions, but as general credit in other jurisdictions. In addition, the session on Defeating Addiction in the Profession is expected to qualify in California as Prevention and Detection Competence credit.

AAPL Credit

This program has been accredited for 9.5 RL, RPL or CPL recertification credit(s) (CEU), and 0 CPL/ESA, and/or 0 Ethics credit(s) (CEU Ethics), for a total of 10 credit(s). Number of credits accredited for 100% participation in this educational program.

Overnight Accommodations

  • Start Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
  • End Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
  • Last Day to Book: Friday, February 2, 2024
  • Group Rate: $199 USD per night

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Sponsorship Opportunities

75th Anniversary and IEL Leadership Award Reception and Dinner Sponsors - $7,500 each (14 Allowed)

February 22

River Oaks Country Club
Honoring Gretchen Watkins, President of Shell USA, Inc.

  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • Recognition at the reception and dinner
  • 3 complimentary registrants at the Conference
  • Up to 5 additional guests at the reception and dinner
  • One reserved table at the dinner, if desired,
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

Conference Notepad Sponsor - $6,000 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Name/logo on notepads distributed to all attendees
  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

Seat Covers - $6,000 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Seat Covers with Company/Law Firm Logo provided by Sponsor placed on Conference chairs
  • Recognition in all marketing, which will be sent to several thousand interested counsel and business leaders
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference brochure, final program and Conference break slides
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the John Rogers Award Reception and Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

Wi-Fi Sponsor - $6,000 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Name/logo reflected in Wi-Fi access code
  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Prominent recognition on the Conference background slide
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference.

Lanyard Sponsor - $6,000 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Name/logo on lanyards distributed to all attendees
  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference.

Conference Materials Sponsor - $6,000 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Single page company/firm advertisement showing through back of packet containing Conference related material
  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

Advisory Board Reception - $5,500 (exclusive) - SOLD
February 21

Churrascos – Memorial City

  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • Recognition at the reception
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • Up to 4 additional guests at the reception
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

Charging Stations Sponsor - $5,000 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Name/logo displayed at charging stations
  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference.

1st Day Breakfast Sponsor - $5,000 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • Recognition from podium at the start of the program
  • Recognition via signage at the breakfast
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

1st Day Morning Break Sponsor - $5,000 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • Recognition from podium immediately before or after the break
  • Recognition via signage at the break
  • 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

1st Day Afternoon Break Sponsor - $4,500 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • Recognition at the break, including from podium
  • Recognition via signage at the break
  • 1 complimentary registrant at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

2nd Day Breakfast Sponsor - $4,500 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • Recognition from podium at the start of the program
  • Recognition via signage at the breakfast
  • 1 complimentary registrant at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

2nd Day Morning Break Sponsor - $4,500 (exclusive) - SOLD

  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • Recognition from podium immediately before or after the break
  • Recognition via signage at the break
  • 1 complimentary registrant at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

Conference Luncheon Sponsor - $3,500 each 
February 22-23

  • Recognition in all marketing material as sponsor of the Conference lunches
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • Recognition via signage at both Conference luncheons and orally at the second day luncheon
  • 1 complimentary registrant at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

Exhibitor - $3,000 each
February 22-23

  • Recognition in all marketing material
  • Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference program and Conference break slides
  • Company/firm logo on the Conference website, with link to company/firm website
  • 1 complimentary registrant at the Conference, including the 75th Anniversary and Awards Dinner
  • An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the Conference

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Licia Maria (Lilly) Hogarth, CAIL Sponsorship Director, at 972.244.3424 or lhogarth@cailaw.org.

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