The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation is a national nonprofit that fosters the study of natural resource development and energy use laws and regulations.
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Spotlight On: Annual Institute Chairs
Chairing the Annual Institute this year are three longtime members of EMLF: Anne Blankenship, Energy Transfer; Beth Elmore, Jackson Kelly; and Mike Rush, EQT. All three co-chairs said that they are most looking forward to renewing the great connections they have made through EMLF events, with Beth in particular looking forward to welcoming us to her home state of South Carolina! “I’m looking forward to the conversations this year—bringing together legal, land, and business perspectives to have practical discussions about how AI-driven data center demand is influencing development across the energy sector,” said Mike. The agenda - which will be released in April - puts a special emphasis on...
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Spotlight On: Annual Institute Chairs
Chairing the Annual Institute this year are three longtime members of EMLF: Anne Blankenship, Energy Transfer; Beth Elmore, Jackson Kelly; and Mike Rush, EQT. All three co-chairs said that they are...
Wade Wallihan Massie Passes Away
Wade Wallihan Massie passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2026. Wade was born to Wade Hampton Massie III and Grace Wallihan Massie on October 25, 1951, in Front Royal, Virginia. He was...
W. Va. Appellate Court Vacates Unitization Order and Remands
Keith B. HallLSU Law CenterIn Hull-Wright v. Arsenal Resources, LLC, 2026 WL 125974 (W. Va. Ct. App. 2026), four owners of mineral royalties (“Petitioners”) appealed a unitization order from the Oil...
February Member Spotlight: Amanda Cashman
Current association: I am of counsel at K&L Gates, LLP, based in their Pittsburgh office. I started with K&L Gates as a summer associate and have spent my entire career here. I’ve been...
January Member Spotlight: Chris Wallace
Current association: Christopher B. Wallace, Attorney at Law, Utica, New YorkPast associations: Edisto Resources/NRM Petroleum Company; Anadarko Production Company; Pennzoil CompanyLaw School: St....
January Member Spotlight: Aaron Bruggeman
Current association: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Past associations: Bricker Graydon LLP; Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Law School: Capital University Law School Undergraduate: Ohio University...
December Member Spotlight: Helena Jackson
Current association: HRJACKSONLAW PLLC Past associations: During the last 21 years, I have worked in the energy space in various capacities; Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, PLLC and James River Coal...
December Member Spotlight: Andrew Ellis
Current association: General Counsel at GMS Mine Repair and Maintenance, Inc. Law School: West Virginia University Undergraduate: B.S. in Mining Engineering, West Virginia University Spouse: Summer...
W. Va. Appellate Court Vacates Unitization Order and Remands
Keith B. HallLSU Law CenterIn Hull-Wright v. Arsenal Resources, LLC, 2026 WL 125974 (W. Va. Ct. App. 2026), four owners of mineral royalties (“Petitioners”) appealed a unitization order from the Oil...
Pennsylvania Federal Court Decides Issues in Lease Formation Dispute
Keith B. HallLSU Law CenterIn Warner v. Shell Legacy Holdings, LLC, 2025 WL 2783702 (W.D. Pa. 2025), the court resolved several issues in ruling on motions for summary judgment. The Warner...
On rehearing, West Virginia’s Top Court Sticks to Expansion of Marketable Title Rule
Keith B. HallLSU Law Center In Romeo v. Antero Resources Corp., 917 S.E.2d 26 (W. Va. 2025), the plaintiffs brought a class action in state court, arguing that Antero Resources had underpaid the...
Spotlight On: Fall Symposium Co-Chairs
The Fall Symposium is right around the corner - October 7 through 9 - and this year’s program chairs have been working hard with the planning committees to put together an excellent agenda. Click...
About EMLF
The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation is a national nonprofit educational organization which fosters the study of the laws and regulations related to natural resource development and energy use. The Foundation is an Accredited Provider of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education programs, AAPL and other professional recertification credits. Our goals:
- Achieve continued excellence in natural resources and energy law education;
- Expand the field of individuals and corporations who identify the Foundation as a primary focus for their participation in natural resources and energy education, dialogue and dissemination of information;
- Support the scholarly development of natural resources and energy law through grants, awards, and scholarships for law students, law teaching, and scholarly writing; and
- Promote high standards of integrity and professionalism and encourage collegial relations among legal practitioners and professionals in the natural resources and energy sectors.
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Jared Mazezka
Jared Mazezka is going into his third year at WVU and is a recipient of the EMLF General Fund Scholarship. He has been...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Jesse Davis
Jesse Davis is in his third year at Appalachian School of Law and is a recipient of the EMLF General Fund Scholarship....
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Piper Cotton
Piper Cotton is in her third year at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, and a recipient of the EMLF General Fund...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Alan Parsons
Alan Parsons is going into his third year at West Virginia University College of Law and is a Cabot Scholarship and...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Iyana Vhané
Iyana Vhané, recipient of the Mary Sue Schulberg Scholarship and the Sharon Daniels Scholarship, is entering her third...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Addison Jones
Addison Jones is going into her third year at LSU Paul N. Hebert Law Center. Jones said growing up in Louisiana, she...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Arnando Smith
Arnando Smith, an EMLF General Fund Scholarship recipient, is entering his third year at Appalachian School of Law. He...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Nathaniel Corwin
Nathaniel Corwin, an EMLF General Fund Scholarship recipient, is in his third year at University of Texas School of...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Matthew Chaney
Matthew Chaney is going into his third year at University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law and is a...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Jacob Hill
Jake Hill, a recipient of EMLF's General Fund Scholarship, is entering his third year at Texas Tech University School...
2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient Megan Skean
Megan Skean will enter her third year at WVU College of Law this fall. Growing up in West Virginia, Skean is a...
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