The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation is a national nonprofit that fosters the study of natural resource development and energy use laws and regulations.
What’s New At EMLF
Recap: EMLF’s Special Institute on Carbon Capture
EMLF held its first ever program specifically devoted to carbon capture, storage, and sequestration technology and legal issues on November 16, 2023. The program was held virtually and consisted of eight excellent sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Co-chairs Ryan Haddad of Reed Smith and Kara Herrnstein of Bricker Graydon put together a great program with a variety of speakers from firms, industry, and law schools. Similar in format to our successful 2021 Special Institute that focused on solar power, the Special Institute on Carbon Capture began with an overview session covering a high-level look at the technology, tax incentives, and business opportunities available in the...
Programs & Events
Recap: EMLF’s Special Institute on Carbon Capture
EMLF held its first ever program specifically devoted to carbon capture, storage, and sequestration technology and legal issues on November 16, 2023. The program was held virtually and consisted of...
Interview with Rich Adkins
Current association: Adkins & Associates Land Services, LLC, Appalachian Mineral Ventures, LLC, Mountain V Oil & Gas, Inc. Past associations: The Keeton Group, BlackBurn Natural Resources,...
Interview with Zyeda Cole
Current association: Appalachian School of Law Past associations: Intern at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Law School: Appalachian School of Law Undergraduate: Muskingum University Children: n/a...
Successful Fall Symposium Held in New Venue
EMLF held its Annual Fall Symposium October 10-12, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. More than 130 individuals participated, including numerous corporate counsel, attorneys from law firms, government,...
Interview with EMLF President Britt Freund
Current association: Steptoe & Johnson Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, JD Undergraduate: Ithaca College, BFA Musical Theatre Spouse: Denise Freund Children: Shay Freund and...
Register for EMLF’s Virtual Special Institute on Carbon Capture
EMLF wades into the field of carbon capture, utilization, sequestration, and storage with its first ever Special Institute on Carbon Capture, which will be held entirely virtually on November 16. ...
Appellate Court Reviews Nature of Oil and Gas Lease Under Pennsylvania Law
By Keith HallLSU Law School In Douglas Equipment Inc. v. EQT Production Co., 2023 WL 5239153 (Pa. Super.), the “Holts and Lee” defendants own an approximately 321-acre tract (the “Property”) in...
Fall Symposium Features Broad Array of Energy Topics
EMLF’s Annual Fall Symposium will be held October 10-12, 2023, in Lexington. TheSymposium begins with a networking reception from 8 to 10 pm on the evening of Tuesday, October 10. The substantive...
Interview with Anne Blankenship
Current association: Senior Counsel at Robinson & McElwee PLLC Past associations: Executive Director of West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association and former shareholder at Babst, Calland,...
Welcome EMLF’s Fall Intern, Dylan Schendlinger
Hello, my name is Dylan Schendlinger, I am currently a sophomore at the University of Kentucky. I am a marketing major with a minor in international business in the Global Scholars Pathway, which is...
Sponsorships Available for Fall Symposium With Stellar Line-Up
A super lineup of CEOs, CAOs, and GCs are slated to speak at EMLF’s Fall Symposium, October 10-12, 2023, at the new Central Bank Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. One highlight will be...
ALL EMPLOYERS BEWARE: Previously Lawful Employer Rules May Now Violate the NLRA Even in Non-Unionized Workplaces
Originally appeared as a Steptoe & Johnson Legal Insight on August 4, 2023. By: Mark G. Jeffries, John R. Merinar Jr. On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the...
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.
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient Amy Stephens
Amy Stephens, Texas Tech $2000 Mary Sue Schulberg Scholarship + $1000 General Fund Scholarship I initially became int...
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient Tyler Compston
Tyler Compston West Virginia University – $5000 General Fund Scholarship After a year of internships and energy...
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient Mollie Naegeli
Mollie Naegeli Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law – $2000 Mary Sue Schulberg Scholarship + $3000 Ge...
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient Colin Dunn
Colin Dunn West Virginia University $4000 Cabot Scholarship + $1000 General Fund Scholarship I am a 2L at WVU College...
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient Taylor Ours
Taylor Ours West Virginia University – $1000 Sharon Daniels Scholarship + $2000 General Fund Scholarship Growin...
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient Braxton Iden
Braxton Iden, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, $3,000 General Fund Scholarship Growing up in Big S...
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart, Appalachian School of Law, $1,500 General Fund Scholarship Living and studying in the heart of Appala...
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient Meredith Waugh
Meredith Waugh, Appalachian School of Law – $1500 James H. Davis Scholarship + $3500 General Fund Scholarship I com...
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