Welcome Our 46th Annual Institute Chairs

Apr 24, 2025

The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation is proud to announce the chairs of its 46th Annual Institute, taking place June 8–10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s chairs reflect the strength of leadership and the diversity of practice area and geography within...

The Return of Briggs

Apr 24, 2025

By Keith B. Hall,LSU Law School A federal district court recently issued a decision, Briggs v. Southwestern Energy Production Co., 2025 WL 887779 (M.D. Pa.) (Briggs II), that involved the same parties and basic claim—a claim of subsurface trespass by hydraulic...

Spotlight on David G. Ries

Mar 31, 2025

Current association: Clark Hill PLC, Pittsburgh, PA office, of counsel (working part time) Past associations: I started with Thorp, Reed and Armstrong, LLP, Pittsburgh, PA, after law school and worked there as an associate, then partner. In 2013, Thorp Reed merged...

Virtual Planning Meeting for the 16th Appalachia Energy Law Conference

Mar 4, 2025

Fall Symposium

Feb 26, 2025

Reserve Your Room for the Fall SymposiumJoin us for an inspiring experience filled with knowledge and networking opportunities. Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation that shapes the future. Book Now To book by phone: Call 800.233.1234 and ask for Code...

EPA Issues Final Rule to Grant Primacy to West Virginia for Class VI Wells

Feb 20, 2025

By Keith B. Hall,LSU Law School On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to grant primacy to West Viriginia for Class VI wells.  Class VI wells are injection wells used for the...

Spotlight on Claire Sergent Walls

Feb 20, 2025

Current association: Claire Sergent Walls Legal GroupLaw School: West Virginia University College of LawUndergraduate: West Virginia UniversityChildren: One daughter, DaisyCurrent home town: Delray Beach, FloridaFavorite bar or restaurant in current home city? I live...

Spotlight on Matt Tyree

Feb 10, 2025

Current association: Assistant General Counsel at Core Natural Resources, Inc.Past associations: Former Interim General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at CONSOL Energy Inc., former Vice President Legal at CONSOL Energy Inc., former Member at Jackson Kelly PLLCLaw...

Spotlight on M. Shane Harvey

Dec 18, 2024

Go to Shane’s Bio Current association: Jackson Kelly Law School: West Virginia University Law School Undergraduate: Virginia Tech Spouse: Tammy Harvey Children: Michael (son) Hometown: Talcott Favorite restaurant: Sleepy Hollow Golf Club EMLF Involvement:...

Spotlight on Lisa McManus

Dec 18, 2024

Vice President, Legal & General Counsel, Pennsylvania General Energy Company, L.L.C. Current association: Vice President, Legal & General Counsel, Pennsylvania General EnergyCompany, L.L.C. (2014-present)Past associations: Private Practice, LexisNexis, Coppolo...