Managing Partner Kevin Colosimo Serves As Keynote Luncheon Speaker At 28th Annual St. Barnabas CEO Leadership Conference

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Colosimo, managing partner of Burleson's Pittsburgh location, will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the 28^th Annual St. Barnabas CEO Leadership Conference. 

The event will be held on Friday, September 12, at the St. Barnabas Health System campus in Gibsonia, Pa. Titled Winds of Change, it will cover a range of important topics affecting the economic environment of western Pennsylvania. 

In his presentation, Colosimo will address the political climate of the shale industry at the local level and at the state capital, the economic impact of natural gas development on the Appalachian Basin, and the influence that shale energy is having on the strength of the nation's security. 

"The Marcellus Shale is playing a critical role in what many anticipate will be a multi-decade surge in unconventional oil and gas development," explained Colosimo.  "There are important changes happening now that will dictate the future success of the industry, and this talk will bring those matters to the forefront and address the wide-ranging benefits that development has brought to the state, the region, and the nation."

Colosimo is a seasoned attorney who is experienced in all areas of oil and gas litigation, energy law, and business and contract law.  He is counsel to dozens of exploration and production companies operating in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays of the Appalachian Basin.

For more information on the event, including how to register, visit www.stbarnabashealthsystem.com. 

About Burleson LLP
Burleson LLP is a full-service law firm devoted primarily to the oil and gas industry. Burleson has a presence in every major North American producing region – with unique experience in shale plays – and serves clients in the upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors. Many of the firm's attorneys have worked in the energy industry, including backgrounds as corporate general counsel, enabling Burleson to bring extensive understanding, knowledge, and insight to the companies and individuals it serves. With deep roots in oil and gas, complemented by broad-based corporate capabilities and mid-market rates, Burleson LLP is truly the law firm where energy matters. For further information, visit www.burlesonllp.com.

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