Symposium Objective and Purpose
The LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources will present its annual symposium on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in the McKernan Auditorium at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“The Evolving Energy Landscape, From Policy to Practice: Navigating Legal, Policy, and Regulatory Shifts in the Energy Sector” will include presentations and panel discussions on the following topics:
- Geothermal Energy
- Modernizing Energy and Natural Resources Law in a Post‑Deference, Data‑Heavy Era
- Roadbeds, Dedications, and Title Uncertainty in Louisiana’s Energy Landscape
- Undecided Constitutional Issues in Obergefell May Determine Where or Even if you can Drill a Well
- Murky Waters: Wading Through Texas Law and the Future of Produced Water
- CCUS in Louisiana—Where are We and Where are We Going?
Attendees will be eligible to receive continuing legal education credit of 5.33 hours.
Course Title: The Evolving Energy Landscape, From Policy to Practice: Navigating Legal, Policy, and Regulatory Shifts in the Energy Sector
Course #: 5170260130
Guest Wi-Fi: JELR_2026
Password: 764698
About the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources
The LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources (JELR) is a student-edited academic journal at the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center committed to developing and promoting scholarship on a diverse variety of topics related to energy, environment, and natural resource law. JELR’s membership consists of second and third-year students attending the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. The JELR is accepting submissions for publication for Volume XV. Learn more about their submission requirements here.
Symposium Schedule
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 • McKernan Auditorium, LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center
All times are Central Standard Time
| Time | Title/Topic | Presneter/s |
|---|---|---|
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. |
Welcoming Address and Opening Remarks |
|
9:15 – 10:00 a.m. |
Drawing the Line: Roadbeds, Dedications, and Title Uncertainty in Louisiana’s Energy Landscape |
Mary Catherine Joiner, Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC |
10:00 – 10:05 a.m. |
Break |
|
10:05 – 10:50 a.m. |
Geothermal Energy – Hot Stuff |
Professor Keith Hall, LSU Law |
10:50– 11:35 a.m. |
TBD |
Maureen Harbourt, Venture Global LNG |
11:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
12:35 – 1:20 p.m. |
CCUS in Louisiana-Where are we and Where are We Going? |
Thomas Smart, Onebane Law Firm |
1:20 – 2:05 p.m. |
How the Undecided Constitutional Issues in Obergefell May Determine Where or Even If You Can Drill a Well |
Charles Blaize, Fondren Blaize |
2:05 – 2:20 p.m. |
Break |
|
2:20 – 3:05 p.m. |
Murky Waters: Wading Through Texas Law and the Future of Produced Water |
Patrick Schenkel, Olivia Gibbs PLLC |
3:05 – 3:10 p.m. |
Break |
|
3:10 – 3:55 p.m. |
From Paper Permits to Platform Regulation: Modernizing Energy and Natural Resources Law in a Post‑Deference, Data‑Heavy Era |
Tyler Gray, LSU Energy Institute |
3:55 – 4:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
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Contact
Isabella G. Lodrigue
Senior Articles Editor
ilodri1@lsu.edu