Energy Law Speaker Series at Texas Tech Law

Stay ahead in energy law with Texas Tech Law’s Energy Law Lecture Series and Nuts-and-Bolts Series—bringing students, practitioners, and industry leaders together for insightful discussions on legal trends, policy shifts, and real-world applications.

Upcoming Speakers – Fall 2025

Energy Law Lecture Series

Hear from top energy leaders as they explore industry trends, regulatory challenges, and legal innovations.

• Monday, September 8 – Jim Wright, Texas Railroad Commissioner
• Monday, October 13 – Charles Weller, CO2 Coalition
• Monday, November 3 - Shane Walker, Director of the Water and the Environment Research (WATER) Center and Director of the Texas Produced Water Consortium

CLE Credit Available – Earn one hour of Texas CLE credit. Lectures are live-streamed, making them accessible whether you attend in-person or join us virtually.

Nuts-and-Bolts Series

Gain hands-on insights from experienced professionals on title examination, oil-and-gas litigation, lease negotiation, and more.

• Friday, September 26 – Todd Spake '96, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
• Friday, October 3 – Anna Gryska '14, Woodside Energy
• Friday, November 14 – Charles Sartain, Gray Reed

Past Speakers – A Legacy of Excellence

Our programs have featured top government leaders, industry executives, legal experts, and thought leaders, including:

• Christi Craddick – Chairman, Texas Railroad Commission
• Greg Curry '89 – Partner, Holland & Knight
• Hunter Hunt – CEO, Hunt Consolidated Energy
• Stephanie Hall '97 – Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Valero
• Hon. Craig Enoch – Former Justice, Texas Supreme Court
• Alex Epstein – Best-Selling Author, The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
• Bernard Weinstein – Former Associate Director, SMU Maguire Energy Institute
• Rick Fletcher '89 – VP of Land & Administration, Atlas Energy Solutions, LLC
• Trisha Curtis – President & CEO, PetroNerds

🔗 Explore the full list of past speakers

Join Us!

Whether you're a student, practitioner, or industry professional, Texas Tech Law’s Energy Law Program offers unmatched opportunities to connect with leading experts.

📩 Contact Bill Keffer to learn more!

✉️ william.keffer@ttu.edu  | 📞 (806) 834-3178

Important Links

• Giants in the Field
• Beyond the Classroom
• Energy Law Brochure
• Current Faculty and Energy Law Advisory Board

For more information, please contact:

William R. Keffer
Professor of Practice
Director, Energy Law Programs
Janet Scivally and David Copeland Endowed Professor of Energy Law
Co-Director, MSIS in Energy Degree Program
(806) 834-3178
william.keffer@ttu.edu