Current association: Dentons Law School: Salmon P. Chase College of Law; Northern Kentucky University Undergraduate: University of Colorado, Boulder (Go Buffs!) Spouse: Brian <3 Children: Proud mama of 3 tiny humans who are definitely running the household...
Member Spotlight On: Stephanie Noble
Current association: Trial Partner at Vinson & Elkins LLP Law School: Georgetown University Law Center Undergraduate: University of Texas Spouse: Ryan Noble Children: Jack & Lee Hometown: Houston, Texas Favorite restaurant: Nobie’s in Houston, TX. Great food...
Fun in Lexington Outside of EMLF’s Fall Symposium
EMLF’s Fall Symposium will be held October 13-15, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky. The Symposium will include a fantastic line-up of topics and speakers, as well as opportunities for attendees to network with one another. But there are also plenty of fun things to do...
West Virginia City’s Application of Zoning Laws to Oil and Gas Drilling is Not Preempted
The City of Weirton, West Virginia adopted a zoning ordinance that prohibits oil and gas drilling within the City, except in areas zoned as “industrial,” unless the person who wishes to drill obtains a conditional use permit from the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals...
Member Spotlight On: Brandy Rapp
Current association: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP Law School: University of Richmond School of Law, magna cum laude, 2005 Undergraduate: West Virginia Wesleyan College, summa cum laude, 2002 Spouse: George L. Lemon II Hometown: Renick, West Virginia (Greenbrier...
2026 John L. McClaugherty Award Presented to Brian Wells
The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) is proud to announce it has presented its 2026 John L. McClaugherty Award to Brian Wells. The McClaugherty Award is the Foundation’s highest honor, and recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of energy and...
Ohio Supreme Court Holds Temporary Suspension of Injection Disposal Operations Not a Taking
After two earthquakes were recorded near saltwater injection wells operated by AWMS Water Solutions, L.L.C. (“AWMS”), the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (“ODNR”) issued an order that required temporary suspension of injections at those wells. AWMS filed suit,...
Member Spotlight On: Ilya Batikov
Current association: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Past association: Hameline & Eccleston, LLP Law School: Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2011; Undergraduate John Carroll University, B.A., cum laude, 2008 Spouse: Marlina...
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is Hiring Energy Associates
Steptoe & Johnson is actively seeking an associate with 0-5 years of experience for its energy mineral title practice. The position is open to any of the following firm office locations: Pittsburgh, Southpointe, Meadville, Wheeling, Morgantown, Bridgeport, Charleston....
May Member Spotlight: Jennifer Simon
Current association: I am currently a partner at the environmental boutique law firm KMCL Law LLP, where I have been since 2011. Past associations: Previously, I was an associate at Mayer Brown LLP (2007-2011) and King Spalding LLP (2005-2007). Law School: Columbia...