2026–2027 Section Officers
Chair: Austin Brister, McGinnis Lochridge LLP
Immediate Past Chair: Christopher Hogan, Hogan Thompson Schuelke LLP
Chair-Elect: Jordan Benningfield, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation
Secretary: Garrett Martin, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Treasurer: Brad Gibbs, Olivia Gibbs
Council Members at Large:
Hector "Jet" Black, SBSB, PLLC
Tiffany Means, Baker Botts L.L.P.
Michael Szymanski, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Michael C. Sanders, Sanders PLLC
About the Energy Law Section
The Energy Law Section has over 800 members, who practice or are interested in various aspects of energy law. The Section sponsors nine monthly lunch programs each year, which qualify for CLE credit. Programs are typically held on the fourth Thursday of the month at The Petroleum Club, with speakers making presentations on a variety of energy topics.
The Section also sponsors a holiday luncheon and a Spring reception to provide networking opportunities for members. An annual subscribers program has been instituted to provide a low-price package for members to attend all programs.
Energy Law Section Membership Details
Section Members: $398
Section Dues: $45
Energy Law Materials
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Energy Law Resources
Bylaws of the Energy Law Section
2026 Joint Operating Issues
2026 Legal Issues Surrounding Liquified Natural Gas
2026 Case Law Update
2026 PowerPoint Slides
2025 Recent Developments in Co-Tenancy Disputes
2025 Texas Legislative and RRC Update
2024 Annual Case Law Update
HBA-WHAPL Presentation - 2/28/24
2022 Year in Review: Texas Case Law Update
Renewable Dealmaking and Incentives
Retained Acreage Clauses
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HISTORY OF ENERGY LAW SECTION CHAIRS
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