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...
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,...
Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C. Seeks Litigation Attorney
Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. is seeking an attorney with three plus years of litigation experience to join its Charleston, West Virginia office. Babst Calland is nationally recognized for its Litigation practice, with clients ranging from Fortune 500...
“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)...