OGERL and UT Law’s Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law – April 13-14 – Houston

March 1, 2017

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Join us for the 43rd Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Fundamentals and Institute, scheduled for April 13–14 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston. If you can’t attend in person, register online for the Live Webcast on April 13–14 or the Webcast Replay on June 8–9.

Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
UT Law’s Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law brings together a distinguished faculty of academics and practitioners for a series of presentations designed to provide a comprehensive overview of oil and gas legal issues.

The program opens with the definitive primer on how to drill an oil or gas well and continues with sessions on the Rule of Capture, oil and gas interests, a four-session look at the oil and gas lease—classification, royalty valuation, implied covenants and other clauses—conveyancing, and the Joint Operating Agreement.

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Individual Registration: $325 | $375 after April 5
Live Webcast Registration: $300
Webcast Replay Registration: $300

Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute
The Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute continues to be the definitive course for attorneys, corporate lawyers, E&P operators and landmen. The Institute brings together a distinguished faculty of academics and practitioners for presentations on the latest oil and gas developments.

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Individual Registration: $375 | $425 after April 5
Live Webcast Registration: $300
Webcast Replay Registration: $300

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