Burleson LLP Hosts April 22 Webinar In Ongoing Series On Strategic Alternatives For Mitigating Risks In Today's Energy Climate
HOUSTON, April 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Burleson LLP will host a second webinar on April 22 as part of its ongoing series titled, "Drilling Down on Strategic Alternatives in the Current Energy Crisis." The complimentary event, "Part 2: Boards of Directors and Corporate Governance," will be held from noon to 1 p.m. CDT.
The session will feature key insights from a panel of energy restructuring attorneys and capital and financial advisors. Topics include the zone of insolvency; fiduciary duties of directors, officers, and controlling shareholders; strategies to limit liability; special committees; and the Delaware Standard of Review.
Rick Burleson, managing partner of the firm, will moderate the event. "Overseeing a company's exposure to risk can be a particularly big task for oil and gas boards of directors, given the current energy climate," he explained.
"This presentation will share critical points on the legal responsibilities of directors, officers, and controlling shareholders, and will provide practical takeaways on important considerations energy companies should understand as they manage operations in today's difficult price environment."
In addition to Burleson, the event will feature:
- Trent Rosenthal, who is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He oversees Burleson's strategic alliances with other leading firms to deliver broad-based, customized bankruptcy and restructuring services to companies in a diverse range of industries.
- Michael Rosenthal, co-chair of the Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group at Gibson Dunn. He represents debtors and creditors in complex, high-profile national and cross-border restructuring and Chapter 11 cases. He also counsels boards of large public and privately held companies in insolvency matters.
- Allen Parks, a managing director of OFSCap, LLC, who has nearly 15 years of investment banking experience, distinguished by his expertise in merger and acquisition advisory services for the oil and gas sector. He has advised on numerous transactions for a wide range of notable industry clients, including Halliburton, Bristow, and Tidewater.
- James C. Row, the founder of OFSCap, LLC, and chief executive officer for Producers Energy, LLC, an oil and gas operator in Louisiana and Texas. His background includes various areas of energy finance, including producer finance, project finance, drilling programs, securities, and risk management.
In addition to the April 22 event, the series will also include a session on May 13, which will cover how to find hidden value, and a session on June 3, which will provide a case study on proactive corporate strategies.
For more information on the four-part series, including how to register for the webinar on April 22, click here.
About Burleson LLP
Burleson LLP is a full-service corporate law firm that serves clients in a diverse range of industries. Known for its expertise in energy – and with a presence in every major North American producing region – the firm also represents companies in matters that include litigation, mergers and acquisitions, tax, regulatory, real estate, bankruptcy and restructuring, finance, insurance, and labor and employment. With its broad-based corporate capabilities and mid-market rates, Burleson LLP delivers the kind of high-quality, high-value, highly efficient legal services demanded by businesses in and out of the energy industry. For further information, visit www.burlesonllp.com.
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