Corporate Program

This seminar discusses the latest legal and commercial trends and policies with respect to the exploration, acquisition and development of U.S. shale oil and gas properties and the export of LNG to Japan. John Mauel (Pillsbury) will describe (i) basic legal concepts associated with ownership of U.S. shale oil and gas properties, (ii) key agreements involved in U.S. shale oil and gas exploration and development, and (iii) commercial structure options used to acquire and develop interests in U.S. shale oil and gas properties. Bob Gibb (Navigant Consulting) will cover industry trends and provide insight and analysis on the current state of foreign investment in U.S. shale oil and gas properties and LNG export proposals. Shinya Akiyama (Pillsbury) moderates the discussion.

Panelists:
Bob J. Gibb, Associate Director, Energy, Navigant
John G. Mauel, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Moderator:
Shinya Akiyama, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Agenda:
11:45am – 12:00 pm Registration
12:00 - 12:30 pm Luncheon
12:30 – 2 pm Lecture and Q&A

Admission:
This is a free event open to the public, but you must pre-register for the program. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

Register online or email to register@japansociety.org.