Recent News
On January 22, 2010 the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law presented Mr. Timothy J. Unger of Andrews Kurth with the 5th Annual Ernest E. Smith Lifetime Achievement Award. To read more about Mr. Unger and the Award, click here.
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Chairman Victor Carrillo of the Railroad Commission of Texas will deliver a Texas Energy Sector Update at the 2010 Oil, Gas, & Energy Law Symposium! Chairman Carrillo will speak on Friday, January 22 at 3:30 pm, after the last scheduled speaker of the day.
It’s not too late to register for the 2010 Oil, Gas, & Energy Law Symposium. The Symposium will be held Thursday-Friday, January 21-22 at the Thompson Conference Center (in the LBJ school, across the street from Law School). To register, please send your name, firm name, and contact info to symposium@tjogel.org or follow the links under “Symposium” above.
Spring Write-on
The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, & Energy Law Spring 2010 write-on application is now available. The write-on is open to all students at The University of Texas School of Law. Click Here to download the application.
Announcing the 2010 Oil, Gas, & Energy Law Symposium
TJOGEL’s 2010 Oil, Gas, & Energy Law Symposium will be Thursday-Friday, January 21-22 at the Thompson Conference Center, across the street from the Law School. The Journal’s fifth annual symposium will cover a variety of topics related to oil, gas, and energy law. Topics will be presented by many of the top energy attorneys in the State of Texas. Attendees may earn up to 11 hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour of ethics credit. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
ATTENDANCE IS FREE!
For more information and a complete list of this year’s speakers and schedule, click here.
To register for the Symposium, send an email with your name, firm name, and contact info to symposium@tjogel.org.
November Roundtable
TJOGEL hosted a roundtable luncheon with guest speaker Mark Bentley. He is the senior attorney for the business law section of the UT System Office of General Council. Mr. Bentley spoke to students about a wide array of issues spurring from the large number of oil and gas leases on the 2.1 million acres owned by the University. He also answered students’ questions about his diverse experiences working in private practice, in-house at corporations, and now for the University. TJOGEL would like to thank Mr. Bentley for taking the time to speak with Journal members.
Energy Law Career Panel
On Thursday, October 8, TJOGEL hosted its annual Energy Law Career Panel with more than 50 students in attendance. The Career Panel gives students a unique opportunity to gain insight and advice from energy law practitioners who have followed a variety of different career paths in the field. This year Cody Carper of Baker & Mackenzie and Andy Taylor of Bracewell & Giuliani spoke with students about their experiences in energy transactions and litigation at a large firm. Shay Kuperman of Vinson & Elkins also discussed his experiences at a large firm but focused on his practice in international transactions and what students might expect working on transactions all over the world. Polly McDonald, an attorney at the Texas Railroad Commission, gave students an alternative career path to the private sector and discussed the types of regulatory and administrative issues she encounters working for the Commission. Keith Strama of Beatty Bangle & Strama covered what it is like representing clients before state regulatory agencies with regards to energy-related matters. John Hays of Hays & Owens discussed his unique career path which included time as an Administrative Law judge for the Texas Railroad Commission before founding a law firm. TJOGEL would like to sincerely thank all of the panelists who took time out of their day to talk with law students about their careers in energy law. The Journal would also like to give special thanks to Professor Ernest Smith and Jim Barkley for attending our Board of Advisors dinner following the Career Panel, and for all the time they have spent over the years supporting the Journal.
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Congratulations to the 2009-2010 TJOGEL Editorial Board
Congratulations to the newly selected Volume 5 Board!
Editor-in-Chief: Danielle M. Mangrum
Managing Editor: Olga V. Kobzar
Chief Articles Editor: J. Austin Barton
Recent Developments Editor: Erin Elena Smith
Chief Financial Officer: Ryan Hunsaker
Symposium Coordinator: Lauren E. Sutterfield
Assistant Managing Editor: Chad M. Smith
Director of Development: J. Amber Ahmed
Director of Public Relations: David M. Leonard, Jr.
Co-Director of Submissions: Emily P. Somerville
Co-Director of Submissions: Francis Gradijan
Director of Technology: Patrick W. Chapman
Treasurer: Christopher J. Miller