Burleson LLP Shares Insights On Key Oil And Gas Issues At 10th Annual Astros Energy Forum

HOUSTON, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Burleson LLP underscored its commitment to delivering clients insight on critical issues influencing the oil and gas industry at the recent 10^th Annual Astros Energy Forum.  The event, which was sponsored by the firm, Grant Thornton LLP, and RBC Capital Markets, was held at Minute Maid Park during the opening night of the Houston Astros' 2015 baseball season.

A panel discussion titled Thriving and Surviving in the Downturn was moderated by managing partner Rick Burleson and addressed trends, terms, and lessons learned in today's challenging energy environment.  It was followed by dinner and networking on the Union Station rooftop as the Houston Astros took on the Cleveland Indians. 

Burleson said the 10^th anniversary event reflects the firm's long-standing commitment to aligning with key industry experts to bring clients relevant information on hot-button matters influencing their businesses.   

"Managing the changes that have taken place in the oil and gas markets requires a solid focus on anticipating risks and creating strategies that mitigate exposure," he said.  "This event is designed to help clients achieve that by bringing together expertise that covers a wide range of areas, including tax, legal, operational, and financial matters. 

"Our goal over the last decade has been to provide multiple perspectives in a single forum to give attendees the well-rounded insight they need to build practical approaches for maintaining strong business strategies in the current energy environment."  

Featured speakers at the event included:

• Rick Burleson, who founded Burleson in 2005 with a handful of seasoned energy lawyers.  Today, Burleson has six locations and attorneys on the ground in every major oil and gas producing region in the United States. 
  
  
• Bill Gentry, a managing director of Grant Thornton, whose national energy practice is dedicated to serving the audit, tax, and advisory needs of exploration and production, pipeline and distribution, drilling, and energy services companies. 
  
  
• Ken Mariani, president of EnerVest, which acquires, develops, and operates more than 23,000 oil and gas wells in 15 states on behalf of its institutional investors. 
  
  
• Eric Mullins, managing director and co-chief executive officer of Lime Rock Resources, which acquires, operates, and improves lower-risk oil and gas properties.
  
  
• Lisa Stewart, executive chairman and chief investment officer of Sheridan Production, which acquires and operates a portfolio of mature oil and gas producing properties in onshore basins throughout the United States.

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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