2009 Symposium

The 2009 Oil, Gas, & Energy Law Symposium will take place on January 22-23, 2009 at the Thompson Conference Center at UT. Click here for more information including speakers and topics. To register, email symposium@tjogel.org with your name, organization, email address, and mailing address. The event is free, and attendees can earn up to 12 CLE hours, including 1 ethics hour.

November Roundtable Luncheon

The second roundtable luncheon of the year featured Brian Sullivan of Austin-based McElroy, Sullivan, & Miller, LLP. After receiving his degree from UT, Mr. Sullivan was the only Petroleum Engineer in the country to enter law school the year he began at the University of Texas School of Law. He began working as a Hearings Examiner for the Texas Railroad Commission straight out of law school. This opportunity gave Mr. Sullivan enormous responsibility as a beginning lawyer and provided him with valuable insight into litigating before the agency - a tool he continues to use. He highly recommended working for such agencies as the Railroad Commission or General Land Office for hands-on experience as a young attorney and as a way to immerse oneself in the oil, gas, and energy industry. Mr. Sullivan provided everyone in attendance with insight into a traditional oil and gas law practice in Texas and advice on how to succeed in our future careers.

The Drill

The November 2008 issue of The Drill has arrived. Click here to see an update on journal events, learn about upcoming articles, and meet our Editorial Board.

Energy Law Career Panel & Reception

TJOGEL presented its annual Energy Law Career Panel to an audience of over 40 students this October. The panel consisted of energy law practitioners from large firms, small firms, in-house corporations, and government agencies. We were fortunate to have the following speakers:

• Tim Gehl – Shell Oil
• Jay Kelley – Vinson & Elkins
• Polly McDonald – Texas Railroad Commission
• J.J. McAnelly – Bracewell & Giuliani
• Cynthia Redwine – Vinson & Elkins
• Brent Stahl – Stahl, Bernal & Davies

The panel was moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Becky Diffen, who asked the panelists questions about their background and experience in energy law. The panelists gave insight into their different types of practice, various clients, and diverse legal issues. They also offered advice on future energy law careers relating to the current economy and gave recommendations on helpful classes to the students. The career panel was followed by a reception for all in attendance to enjoy appetizers and meet the panelists. Then those on the panel were invited to join the TJOGEL Editorial Board for a dinner in honor of the TJOGEL Board of Advisors at the University of Texas Club.

The Drill

The October 2008 issue of The Drill has arrived. Click here to see an update on journal events, learn about upcoming articles, and meet our Editorial Board.

September Roundtable Luncheon

TJOGEL held its first Roundtable Luncheon of the year with speaker Gary D. Compton of Winstead PC. Mr. Compton fielded questions from over 20 staff editors and society members in attendance regarding his background & practice, which includes both governmental affairs and regulatory work. Mr. Compton provided a unique perspective on various energy technologies including wind, CNG, LNG, solar, nuclear, ethanol, and traditional oil and gas, and offered advice on future career opportunities in the energy legal field.

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Congratulations to our new Staff and Associate Editors

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Associate Editors:

• Caitlin Ryan
• J. Austin Barton
• Scott Shtofman
• Dan Lynch
• Heather Woods

Recent Developments Associate Editors:

• Mitch Hasenkampf
• Nicholas Miller

2008-2009 TJOGEL Executive & Senior Board

The Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy is proud to announce the 2008-2009 Editorial Board. The new Board is composed of of the following students:

Names in bold represent the Executive Board.