Leadership Class
The Institute for Energy Law is now accepting applications for the 8th Leadership Class (2025-26).This prestigious program is primarily for professionals who have been practicing in the energy fieldbetween three and twelve years. Generally, class members are under forty years of age. Althoughmembers are largely attorneys, prior classes have included consultants, accountants, and othertypes of energy professionals. Prior classes have included individuals from large and small lawfirms, in-house legal departments, government, law professors, consultant firms, and others.
Why Apply?
Through participation, class members will increase their knowledge of leadership, communication,diversity, and the energy industry. Participants will also discover their strengths and weaknesses,the traits of excellent leadership, and opportunities for success as energy professionals in today’sclimate. In addition, class members will build strong bonds with their fellow class members,establish relationships with IEL leaders, and have increased opportunities within IEL.
Program
Most of the program will be conducted online, but an in-person class retreat will be held onSeptember 10, 2025, tentatively from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and September 11, 2025, tentatively from 8a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Houston, Texas. Attendance is expected at the retreat absent pre-approvalduring the application process for extenuating circumstances.
The program will begin with online programming in August 2025.
Class members may attend the 77th Annual Energy Law Conference in Houston, Texas in February2026, and the 9th National Young Energy Professionals Conference (date and location TBD), for free.Additional free programming may also be provided to class members.
Costs & Direct Benefits
The program fee is $700, which provides individuals with the following direct benefits:
- Associate Membership in IEL for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026
- Participation in all Leadership Class Events, including an in-person retreat
- Free registration for the 77th Annual Energy Law Conference
- Free registration for the 9th National Young Energy Professionals Conference
- Free registration for any Young Energy Professional conference or programs
- Free registration for all IEL webinars
- Free registration for all online conferences
- Free registration for all events free for IEL Advisory Board Members
- Ability to participate on all IEL Practice Committees
Application
To apply, please complete the application found at this link. The application deadline is May 30,2025.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the Leadership Class, please contact:
Vickie Adams
IEL Co-Director
972.244.3421
vadams@cailaw.org