Institute for Energy Law

The IEL is excited to announce Miles Indest of McGuireWoods LLP as the recipient of the 2025 𝗜𝗘𝗟 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱! The YEP Awards presentation will take place during IEL's 8th National Young Energy Professionals Conference, April 2-3 in Las Vegas. To view the conference webpage and register online, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5Y5Jvyc 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 - A Texas-Louisiana litigator with an MBA, Miles enjoys helping companies protect their intellectual property, navigate artificial intelligence regulations, and resolve high-stakes litigation. Miles primarily represents energy and technology companies in complex disputes involving contracts, environmental issues, and trade secret theft. His colleagues recognize his unique experience with forensic investigations and e-discovery, which he uses to rapidly uncover evidence to advance his client’s position. Outside of work, Miles loves spending quality time with his wife and their two boys, ages 3 and 1. For more information about IEL's YEP Committee, visit: https://lnkd.in/ga33Z6-d #YoungEnergyProfessionals #YEP #NationalYEP #YEPAwards #EnergyLaw #Awardee

⭐𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁⭐ Meet new IEL Advisory Board Member Jared Flores, MBA of American Arbitration Association. Welcome, Jared! We're glad you're a member of IEL. To learn more about membership with the Institute for Energy Law, visit: https://lnkd.in/gtxpPSUm #IELMemberHighlight #WeLoveOurMembers #EnergyLaw #Membership #IEL

Submissions are still open for the March 2025 issue of IEL's Member Newsletter, the Energy Law Advisor! Deadline to submit is 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟰. Email submissions to eespey@cailaw.org Submissions must be in Word format and conform with other ELA guidelines: https://lnkd.in/g-3rmNad #EnergyLawAdvisor #IELPublications #IEL

📢 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗘𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 and help us give back to those who need it most. IEL's Young Energy Professionals Committee is proud to sponsor a donation drive benefiting the Houston Food Bank as part of our annual public service project. Join us in fighting hunger and making a difference in our community! 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽? 🤲 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 and help us reach our $2,500 goal: https://lnkd.in/gxfs8qpA 🤲 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 to our donation box at the 76th Annual Energy Law Conference, Feb. 13-14 in Houston: https://lnkd.in/ghTy7K5w Your support provides meals to families in need and strengthens the mission of this vital organization. Every contribution counts! #YEP #YoungEnergyProfessionals #PublicService #Fundraising #Donate #Houston #EnergyLaw

Mark your calendars for IEL's 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵?, May 8, 2025 in Houston, TX! 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀: David Clark of Chevron Keith Hall of LSU Law Ekin Senlet of Barclay Damon LLP This conference will explore the evolving legal, regulatory, and business landscape for the transition to a lower-carbon future. The conference will consider different aspects for reducing carbon in the energy industry, including different energy sources and reducing carbon in the traditional oil and gas industry. The conference will also look at the anticipated short and long-term future of the energy industry. 𝗠𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 More information coming soon: https://lnkd.in/gJbPBC8N

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Ethics - Are You in Compliance With Your Ethical Obligations? Establishing and Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege in Cross-Border Communications, with Jordan Cowman of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Register now and join us in Houston or virtually, February 13-14: https://lnkd.in/dWNp5DyD Protecting the confidentiality of your legal advice is not just your responsibility as an employee, but also as a lawyer. However, when confidential information crosses international borders, legal professional privilege can be limited or lost altogether. This practical session, filled with real-world examples, will help you avoid the pitfalls suffered by others. To view the full conference schedule, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkMWWBCF ⭐The Annual Conference is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for all IEL Advisory Board Members⭐ Advisory Board Members should register using the special link sent to them by email. Not an IEL member? Consider membership with the Institute to take advantage of Advisory Board Member benefits: https://lnkd.in/gjZUWij #2025AnnualEnergyLaw #EnergyLaw #Ethics #Energy #CLE #Attorney #Client #Privilege #Communications

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: The Not So Calm After the Storm, featuring John J. Deis of Hicks Thomas LLP, Tré Fischer of Jackson Walker LLP, and Erin Villaseñor of Energy Transfer, moderated by Mia Lorick of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP. Register now and join us in Houston or virtually, February 13-14: https://lnkd.in/gUuiT_3a This panel presentation will discuss recent extreme weather events and the mass tort litigation that followed. Through their discussion of Texas litigation in the energy space, the panelists will offer insight into the types of claims asserted and how these claims have played out in the court system. To view the full conference schedule, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkMWWBCF ⭐The Annual Conference is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for all IEL Advisory Board Members⭐ Advisory Board Members should register using the special link sent to them by email. Not an IEL member? Consider membership with the Institute to take advantage of Advisory Board Member benefits: https://lnkd.in/gjZUWij #2025AnnualEnergyLaw #EnergyLaw #MassTort #Litigation #Energy #CLE

⭐𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁⭐ Meet new IEL Advisory Board Member Alisa Bacon-Sullivan of American Arbitration Association. Welcome, Alisa! We're glad you're a member of IEL. To learn more about membership with the Institute for Energy Law, visit: https://lnkd.in/gS8dhgX3 #IELMemberHighlight #WeLoveOurMembers #EnergyLaw #Membership #IEL

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Intellectual Property in the Push for Emissions Reduction and Electrification of the Oilfield, with Dwayne Mason of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Richard McCarty of Chevron, and Jayme Partridge - Partner of Brown Rudnick LLP. Register now and join us in Houston or virtually, February 13-14: https://lnkd.in/g6RTERk8 As the oil and gas industry faces increasing pressure to reduce emissions and embrace electrification, this session will explore the role of technology and intellectual property in driving these advancements. The panelists will discuss potential innovations on the horizon, along with the legal implications of protecting and leveraging these developments. The session will also cover potential litigation risks associated with the creation of new intellectual property and key contracting strategies to safeguard proprietary technologies. To view the full conference schedule, visit: https://lnkd.in/gN3exFXK ⭐The Annual Conference is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for all IEL Advisory Board Members⭐ Advisory Board Members should register using the special link sent to them by email. Not an IEL member? Consider membership with the Institute to take advantage of Advisory Board Member benefits: https://lnkd.in/ghbHJiFZ #2025AnnualEnergyLaw #EnergyLaw #IP #Emissions #Reduction #Oilfield #Services

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Industry Trends in Energy Finance, with Grant Armentor of Haynes and Boone, LLP, Liz Felicidario of Haynes and Boone, and Melany Vargas of Wood Mackenzie. Register now and join us in Houston or virtually, February 13-14: https://lnkd.in/g8fDt-BQ The panelists will discuss recent developments in energy finance. The session will examine financing trends impacting the energy sector, including Energy Transition related transactions and the latest shifts in available financing options. To view the full conference schedule, visit: https://lnkd.in/gNavBGVb ⭐The Annual Conference is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for all IEL Advisory Board Members⭐ Advisory Board Members should register using the special link sent to them by email. Not an IEL member? Consider membership with the Institute to take advantage of Advisory Board Member benefits: https://lnkd.in/gfhy_AH9 #2025AnnualEnergyLaw #EnergyLaw #Transactions #Finance #Financing #CLE