Current association: Member, Spilman, Thomas & Battle, PLLCPast associations: Smith, Heenan & Althen, later Heenan, Althen & Roles, 1989-2002; US Army JAG Corps, 1987-1989Law School: University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, JD...
Fall Symposium Call for Topics
EMLF is now accepting topic and speaker proposals for the 2022 Fall Symposium (f/k/a Kentucky Mineral Law Conference), to be held October 11-13, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Topics should cover some aspect of energy production (including coal and other minerals, oil...
West Virginia Supreme Court Reconciles MSA and Rate Sheet
By Keith B. HallDirector of John P. Laborde Energy Law Center,Louisiana State University In Antero Resources Corporation v. Directional One Services Inc. USA, 2022 WL 1055592, the West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a judgment holding that a natural gas operator was...
EMLF Presents $30K in Scholarships
For the 2022-2023 academic year, EMLF gave $30,000 to eight students from five different member law schools, including the presentation of the first scholarship from the Sharon Daniels Scholarship fund. After the passing of former EMLF executive director Sharon...
43rd Annual Institute Enjoyable and Educational
Another great Annual Institute is in the books! The 43rd Annual Institute was held June 12-14 in Amelia Island, Florida. Over one hundred fifty attendees enjoyed the sun (and the heat!) and the delicious food, as well as the joy of in-person camaraderie. Program...
EMLF Spotlight With Laura Beverage
Current association: Jackson Kelly PLLCPast associations: At Jackson Kelly since law school! I was a summer student in 1979 as well.Law School: West Virginia University College of LawUndergraduate: West Virginia University (B.S., Business Administration)Home:...
EMLF Spotlight With Andrew Smith
Current law firm or association: Steptoe & Johnson PLLCLaw School: Wake Forest University School of LawUndergraduate: Transylvania UniversitySpouse: Candace Smith, who incidentally is also a member in Steptoe’s Lexington officeChildren: Wickliffe, 18 months. We...
EMLF Spotlight With Clay Larkin
Current association: Dentons Bingham Greenebaum (f/k/a Bingham Greenebaum Doll; Greenebaum Doll & McDonald)Past associations: Bingham Greenebaum DollDinsmore & Shohl LLPLaw School: University of KentuckyUndergraduate: Western Kentucky UniversityWife:...
EMLF Welcomes Summer Intern
EMLF extends a warm welcome to our summer intern, who will be assisting with Foundation business, including at the upcoming 43rd Annual Institute at Amelia Island! My name is Alayna Johnson and I am excited to announce that I will be your summer intern! I grew up in...
EMLF Member Spotlight With Katrina Bowers
Current law firm or association: Babst CallandLaw School: West Virginia University College of LawUndergraduate: Marshall UniversitySpouse: Cody BowersChildren: Jackson, age 2, and Julianna, due October 2022Current home town: Charleston, WVFavorite bar or restaurant in...