EMLF Conferences & meetings
EMLF hosts several conferences and seminars specifically to help members learn and share energy industry issues with peers. White papers from previous events are available in our library.
Annual Institute
EMLF has held a two day summer continuing legal education program for over forty years. The sessions cover a wide variety of topical legal issues for energy and mineral law practitioners including commercial, regulatory, title, labor and employment, ethics, litigation and practical skills, risk management, and others, and usually includes a case law and market update. The Annual Institute attracts attorneys and energy professionals from all over the country to great destination locations and features a wide varieties of fun networking opportunities for attendees.
Save the date for the 45th Annual Institute, June 9-11, 2024 in Savannah, GA.
Fall Symposium
Formerly known as the Kentucky Mineral Law Conference, the Fall Symposium has been held in Lexington, Kentucky for 45 years. The Fall Symposium endeavors to focus on practical legal issues for energy law practitioners including the effects of statutory and regulatory changes, emerging trends in commercial transactions and financing, ethics, and more.
Save the date for the Fall Symposium, October 10-12, 2023.
Special Institutes
Each year, EMLF holds several special institutes, both in person and virtually. These institutes are more focused in nature – usually covering a particular industry or topic. Previous Special Institute topics have included:
- Solar Power
- Environmental and Regulatory Issues for Oil & Gas companies
- Legal and Ethical Issues for Landmen
- Petrochemicals
- Ohio Dormant Mineral Act
- Appalachian Midstream Assets
- Coal Law
- Various Aspects of Title
Safety Seminar
EMLF holds a biennial Safety Seminar examining MSHA and OSHA issues for energy companies.
COVID-19 Protocol
EMLF closely monitors the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. These traditionally in-person events have been adapted to include online components to allow for our attendees to safely participate in as many programs as possible. Whether an event is held in-person is informed by local and state guidelines and restrictions as well as the availability of services and amenities at the venues.
Conference News
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...
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...
Start Planning Your Trip to Lexington for the Fall Symposium!
The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation is preparing to welcome you to our beautiful town for the Fall Symposium, October 10-12. Fall is when...
The 14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference Slated for Early September
Registration is now open for the 14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference, which will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Omni William Penn...
Natalie Jefferis Receives 2023 John L. McClaugherty Award
The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) is proud to announce it has presented its 2023 John L. McClaugherty Award to Natalie N. Jefferis. The...
Registration Open for 14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
Registration is now open for the 14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference, which is hosted by the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral...