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...
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...
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...
May Member Spotlight: Joseph A. Schremmer
Current association: Eugene Kuntz Chair of Law in Oil, Gas, & Natural Resources, Oklahoma University Past associations: Judge Leon Karelitz Oil and Gas Law Professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law; Depew, Gillen, Rathbun & McInteer, Wichita,...
“Other Minerals” Defined — You Might Want to Review Your Deed
By: Andrew Schock & Ty Green First published April 3, 2026 as an Oil and Gas Update by Jackson Kelly Mineral owners and energy companies now have more direction on the meaning of “other minerals” in Ohio deeds. The Supreme Court of Ohio recently decided Faith...
April Member Spotlight: Timothy M. McKeen
Current association: Chair, Energy & Natural Resources Department / Member, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Law School: Washington and Lee University School of Law Undergraduate: Wheeling University Spouse: Lindsay Children: Olivia (13), Claire (11) and Lincoln (8)...
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...
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 the eldest of five siblings whom he cherished deeply. Wade attended...
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 fortunate to meet so many close friends and mentors throughout these...
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. Mary's UniversityUndergraduate: University of Vermont (B.A. Political...