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Register Now • 888-224-2480 • AmericanConference.com/OilandGasEarn CLE ETHICS CreditsOil & Gas Litigation and ArbitrationAmerican Conference Institute’s Forum onThe premiere forum for oil and gas counsel defending against disputed agreements and managing domestic and international arbitrationsJune 23-24, 2010 – JW Marriott – Houston, TXExperienced in-house attorneys from:Anadarko Petroleum • ConocoPhillips • Devon Energy Co. • ExxonMobil • FIML Natural Resources • Marathon Oil Co. • Occidental Petroleum Corp. • XTO Energy, Inc. …as well as leading litigators and renowned jurists will provide highly-specialized, practical guidance on: • Preparing for litigation arising out of unconventional gas drilling operations• Defending against costly and unpredictable environmental claims, including climate change, Louisiana’s Act 312, and N.O.R.M. Cases• Managing the endless stream of royalty disputes and learning new litigation strategies • Overcoming bias against big oil through the jury selection techniques• Handling complex litigation from the in-house perspective• Strategies for arbitrating domestic cases rather than litigating them• Avoiding problems that arise out of international arbitrations• Litigating disputes over oil and gas agreements such as joint operating agreements, pooling and unitization disputes, defending insolvent operators, and post-production cost allocationsDON’T MISS THE INTERACTIVE PRE- AND POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:Explaining Frequently Used Technical Oil and Gas Terms and Concepts to a Judge and JuryJune 22, 2010 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Mitigating Damages and Responsibility When A Partnering Energy Company Goes Bankrupt June 25, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Keynote Address from U.S. Department of Interior:Lars HerbstRegional Director, Gulf of Mexico RegionUnited States Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service Distinguished Co-Chairs:Russell W. MillerSenior CounselAnadarko Petroleum (The Woodlands, TX)Mark D. ChristiansenShareholderCrowe & Dunlevy, P.C. (Oklahoma City, OK)Hear from these renowned jurists:Hon. Saundra Brown Armstrong (invited)U.S. Dist. Court, N.D. CaliforniaHon. James J. BradyU.S. Dist. Court, M.D. LouisianaHon. Stanwood R. Duval, Jr.U.S. Dist. Court, E.D. LouisianaHon. Rick StrangeTexas Court of Appeals, 11th DistrictSponsored by:Media Partner:Experts in Litigation CommunicationZagnoli McEvoy Foley LLC®®Register now: 888-224-2480 • fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/OilandGasPending state and federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” is on the verge of passing, creating the potential for litigation over unconventional gas developments throughout the country. Attend this conference to hear specific strategies on preparing for the floodgate of litigation.Developing shale plays throughout the country is the biggest change the oil and gas industry has seen in years. Operations are reaching into urban and populated areas, affecting sophisticated citizens, and have opened up oil and gas companies to a new line of liability. The government has not only become increasingly involved with unconventional gas drilling, but is also taking a closer look at leasing and royalty calculations on federally-owned lands. Moreover, costly and unpredictable environmental claims are arising in Louisiana and the southwest that expose companies engaged in oil and gas exploration and production to huge liability. With such major developments in oil and gas litigation and arbitration, companies are faced with huge challenges when defending against these claims, for example:• Louisiana Act 312 “legacy” litigation continues in a virtually constant stream, and manufacturers are unable to predict their liability going into these cases.• Unconventional gas drilling operations are encroaching on urban and heavily populated areas, creating an increased potential for liability if something goes wrong or in the event of pollution.• Oil companies have been named in lawsuits alleging they are responsible for global warming, and therefore liable for damages that occur as a result of climate change.• Royalty disputes are ever-abundant, and royalty owners are increasingly sophisticated.• Inter-company disputes are on the rise as the mad scramble to acquire stakes in shale play developments increases.• The 10th Circuit recently held that the arbitration process could repeat itself indefinitely, as long as there is a new arbitrable issue.• Arbitration is no longer a guaranteed faster and more inexpensive alternative to litigation. The stakes could not be higher in the international arbitration forum, which remains the only option available to companies engaging in cross-border transactions. Imprudent arbitration in an international forum could lead to severed commercial relationships with foreign nations, eliminating the chance to cash in on foreign oil supplies.THERE IS NO OTHER CONFERENCE THAT WILL PROVIDE EVEN THE MOST SEASONED OIL AND GAS LITIGATORS AND ARBITRATORS WITH CRITICAL INSIGHTS NEEDED TO KEEP THEM UP TO DATE ON THE EMERGING TRENDS IN LAW AND SCIENCE AND PREPARED TO ROLL OUT THE MOST STRATEGIC DEFENSES.ACI has developed the Oil and Gas Litigation and Arbitration conference as an essential defense forum that will educate both in-house and outside counsel on the leading trends in oil and gas litigation and arbitration. From changing trends in arbitrable matters to unconventional oil and gas E&P, the program will provide invaluable insights to keep you ahead of the curve. You cannot afford to miss this event, which will provide winning defense strategies to combat unpredictable environmental claims, insights into the changing administration and new litigation trends, and proven strategies to effectively counsel your clients when facing oil and gas agreement and royalty disputes. Only one conference will afford you the opportunity to hear from the Director of the United States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, network with top outside counsel, 4 federal and state court judges, as well as experts from Anadarko Petroleum, ConocoPhillips, Devon Energy Co., ExxonMobil, FIML Natural Resources, Marathon Oil Co., Occidental Petroleum Corp., XTO Energy, Inc. and many more.Plus, add value to your attendance by also registering for the pre- and post-conference workshops:Explaining Frequently Used Technical Oil and Gas Terms and Concepts to a Judge and JuryJune 22, 2010 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Mitigating Damages and Responsibility when a Partnering Energy Company Goes BankruptJune 25, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.There has been a great deal of excitement in the industry regarding this event, meaning the limited seats will likely sell out. Register now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 877-927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/OilandGas.Register now: 888-224-2480 • fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/OilandGasPre-Conference WorkshopTuesday, June 22, 2010 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registration Opens at 12:30 p.m.)Explaining Frequently Used Technical Oil and Gas Terms and Concepts to a Judge and JuryMark P. BinghamSenior Vice PresidentFIML Natural Resources, LLC (Denver, CO)Shelley C. Spiecker, Ph.D.Senior Litigation ConsultantPersuasion Strategies (Denver, CO)Craig L. StahlPartnerAndrews Kurth (The Woodlands, TX)Jeffery P. ReynoldsPresidentJeffery P. Reynolds, P.A. (Jackson, MS)Oil and gas litigation is a very complex and technical field, but most oil patch litigation occurs in rural areas. There is a clear division between the information that must be conveyed to judges and juries at trial, and the ability for those not knowledgeable about technical oil and gas matters to understand the information being presented. In this interactive workshop, your leaders will not only provide you with an in-depth understanding of the common technical issues faced in an oil and gas litigation, but they will also provide you with proven strategies for effectively conveying that information to judges and juries. Points of discussion include:• A primer on science in oil and gas litigation matters- Drilling techniques- Basic geology- The fundamentals of chemical engineering• Technical “trouble spots” that consistently arise in litigation• Techniques for explaining complex science to a jury• How to handle a judge with limited knowledge about technical oil and gas issuesDAY ONE – Wednesday, June 23, 20107:30 Conference Registration and Breakfast8:30 Co-Chairs’ Welcoming RemarksRussell W. MillerSenior CounselAnadarko Petroleum (The Woodlands, TX)Mark D. ChristiansenShareholderCrowe & Dunlevy (Oklahoma City, OK)8:45 Spotlight Session: Insights from MMS on Offshore Drilling, Leasing, Royalty Calculations, and Policy ConsiderationsLars HerbstRegional Director, Gulf of Mexico RegionUnited States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (Washington, D.C.)9:15 Evaluating the Impact of the Obama Administration on the Oil and Gas IndustrySarah L. InderbitzenProgram Manager - MMS Office of EnforcementUnited States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (Washington, D.C.) Jonathan Hunter (invited)ShareholderLiskow & Lewis (New Orleans, LA)Fred R. WagnerPrincipal Beveridge & Diamond (Washington, DC)• Assessing the Obama administration’s “hard look” at royalty calculations for federally owned mineral rights - Impact on leasing and royalty calculations• Leasing on federal lands: strategies for getting the best result when negotiating with federal agencies• Evaluating the Department of the Interior’s price threshold vis-à-vis the Deep Water Royalty Relief Act- Who pays/owes royalties?• Defending against Federal False Claims Act cases- “Reverse” Federal False Claims Act qui tam claims filed by a relator- Working with MMS• Preparing for Congress’ cap and trade and CO2 emissions legislation: counseling your clients to stay proactive in light of regulations- Analyzing the potential for litigation and its impact on the industry10:15 Morning Coffee Break AIn-House Counsel for Independent ?and Major Oil and Gas CompaniesLitigation Attorneys Specializing in: ?Upstream Oil and Gas• Oil and Gas E&P• Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law• Class Actions• Energy• Unconventional Gas Plays• Who You Will MeetRegister now: 888-224-2480 • fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/OilandGas10:30 Preparing for Litigation Arising out of Unconventional Gas Drilling Operations in Shale PlaysDick WattPartnerWatt Beckworth Thompson & Henneman (Houston, TX)Joshua NorrisPartnerJones Walker (Houston, TX)Robert Fox Partner Manko Gold Katcher & Fox (Bala Cynwyd, PA)Gregory V. BrownPartnerJackson Walker (Houston, TX)Moderator:Tony Guerino IIShareholderGreenberg Traurig, LLP (Houston, TX)• Protecting insolvent operators from lease repudiation claims- Dissecting contract terms to find a breach to alleviate the burden of fighting a repudiation claim• Assessing the impact of the FRAC Act and state legislation seeking to preserve water quality by enjoining shale drilling operations- State legislatures and Congress’ involvement in developing environmental safeguards- Identifying the potential for lawsuits arising out of “fracking” legislation• Using the Coastal Oil and Gas v. Garza decision to defeat claims of trespass arising from hydraulic fracturing operations• Assessing the unique regulatory and common law legal framework for the Marcellus Shale play in Pennsylvania• Evaluating the impact of shale play developments on private land well permitting- Difficulty in obtaining a permit to put a private well on private lands- Heightened scrutiny of environmental quality issues as related to well installation and operation11:30 Mitigating Liability in Costly and Unpredictable Environmental ClaimsKaren B. LukinSenior CounselMarathon Oil Company (Houston, TX)G. William JarmanPartnerKean Miller (Baton Rouge, LA)Eric JarrellMemberKing Krebs & Jurgens (New Orleans, LA)• Predicting the unpredictable: planning for “legacy” cases under Louisiana’s Act 312 of 2006- Developing arguments to combat an incredibly high damages model- Sharing lessons learned in litigation: what not to do• Fighting the battle over the cost of cleanup in N.O.R.M. cases: methods for reducing compensatory and punitive damages- Gaining industry knowledge to successfully defend against N.O.R.M. Claims- The importance of experts and document management to the successful defense of claims• Devising defenses against nuisance claims for surface and groundwater damage- Understanding the implications of CERCLA on former owners and operators: liability does not terminate with ownership- Combating trends imposing virtually strict liability for nuisance damages and the subsequent remediation requirements that follow• Exploring claims arising out of climate change targeting the oil and gas industry - Analyzing trends in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alaska with regard to climate change litigation: what is the status of cases filed in these jurisdictions?- Discussing the future of climate change litigation: what does the future hold with regard to courts allowing this litigation to continue? • Defending against unique environmental damage claims discrete to unconventional gas drilling operations- Identifying potential environmental pollution liability resulting from fracking operations- The impact of federal and state legislation dealing with fracking disclosure requirements on litigation of environmental claims12:30 Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates 1:45 In-House Panel: Complex Litigation Challenges and StrategiesRobert M. Morse (invited)Senior CounselConocoPhillips (Houston, TX)Taylor L. PopeDirector of LitigationXTO Energy, Inc. (Ft. Worth, TX)Leann PinkertonAttorneyDevon Energy Corp. (Houston, TX)Russell W. MillerSenior CounselAnadarko Petroleum (The Woodlands, TX)• Selecting outside counsel: ensuring your trial team is on your page- Effectively conveying company procedures and policies to outside counsel- Avoiding billing “surprises” by implementing a trial management plan- Maintaining control: supervising the decision making process for selecting experts• Monitoring outside counsel to ensure that corporate image and message is consistent with litigation strategy • Ensuring that settlement agreements are all-encompassing- How to draft a perfect post-settlement conference memo- Getting a handle on settlement early in the process: keeping settlement in the back of your mind during discovery and expert witness selection• Implementing cost-effective eDiscovery strategies• Complying with the new Medicare rules- How to put a settlement management plan in place to avoid penaltiesRegister now: 888-224-2480 • fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/OilandGas3:30 Afternoon Refreshment Break3:45 Litigating Royalty Disputes: Crafting Defense Strategies for Cases with Unsettled and Conflicting LawsMark D. ChristiansenShareholderCrowe & Dunlevy, P.C. (Oklahoma City, OK)John F. ShepherdPartnerHolland & Hart (Denver, CO)David L. Patrón PartnerPhelps Dunbar (New Orleans, LA)• Defending calculations of royalty payments when faced with fraud claims- Proving that the check stub is not misleading- Using the Discovery Rule to your advantage when faced with statute of limitations problems• Advising clients regarding payments of ad valorem tax refunds where no standard scheme exists- The Coll case in Texas and its impact on other jurisdictions• Determining whether to settle or defend a class action royalty payment case- Identifying jurisdictions in which there has been a rise in royalty class actions and which ones have a friendly view toward class certification- Creating a trial strategy that overcomes procedural obstacles in addition to defenses of substantive issues- Why settlement is the favorable option in jurisdictions where there is no law or the supreme court has conflicting views- Defending challenges to class settlement agreements• Identifying important developments in marketable product states- Attacks on interstate transportation costs- Attacks on wellhead sales• Challenging legislative efforts to regulate royalties• Defending claims related to marketing practices and pricing agreements4:45 Resolving Ethical Problems in Complex Oil and Gas Litigation MattersMark RobeckPartnerBaker Botts (Houston, TX)• Avoiding unintended privilege waivers and conflicts resulting from joint defense agreements- Meeting the burden of establishing the expected protections of a joint defense agreement- Avoiding unanticipated conflicts and disqualifications from joint defense agreements• Protecting your work product in light of Textron v. United States- Update on Supreme Court arguments- Adjustments to make to your practice to handle a narrower view of the attorney work product privilege as a result of Textron• Differentiating between class action and single case settlements• Aggregate settlement rule disclosure requirements• Restrictive settlements: limitations on future actions5:45 Day One ConcludesDAY TWO – Thursday, June 24, 20108:30 Continental Breakfast9:00 Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks9:10 View from the Bench: The Judicial Perspective on Trying an Oil and Gas Case from Pretrial Issues, Pleadings and Motion Practice to the Trial Phase and Settlement The Honorable James J. Brady U.S. District Judge, U.S. District Court Middle District of LouisianaThe Honorable Stanwood R. Duval, Jr. Senior U.S. District Judge Eastern District of LouisianaThe Honorable Saundra Brown Armstrong (invited)U.S. District Judge Northern District of CaliforniaThe Honorable Rick Strange Associate Justice Texas Court of Appeals, 11th DistrictModerator:Daniel M. McClurePartnerFulbright & Jaworski (Houston, TX)10:30 Morning Coffee Break10:45 Beating Plaintiffs out of the Gate: Overcoming Bias against Big Oil through Jury Selection TechniquesShannon RatliffPrincipalRatliff Law Firm (Austin, TX)Shelley C. Spiecker, Ph.D. Senior Litigation ConsultantPersuasion Strategies (Denver, CO)Bill GrimesLitigation ConsultantZagnoli, McEvoy & Foley (Chicago, IL)Traditionally, the oil and gas industry has run up against steep bias. However, recent research indicates that anti-corporate bias is shifting and taking on new forms. Impacts from the recession have altered jurors’ and judges’ perceptions and are influencing their decision-making. This session will provide you with the tools to effectively build your trial team and hone your trial strategy by:• Identifying the role of trial consultants• Demonstrating the advantages of pre-trial research• Explaining how jurors and judges understand the oil and gas business• Providing effective ways to communicate with the public in ways they can understandETHICSRegister now: 888-224-2480 • fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/OilandGas• Discussing very recent nationwide research findings regarding public perceptions of the oil and gas industry during the current economic crisis• Presenting persuasive trial strategies in light of today’s decision-making climate11:45 Bolstering Defenses when Litigating Oil and Gas Agreement DisputesScott LansdownCounselExxonMobil Corporation (Houston, TX)Mark C. RodriguezPartnerVinson & Elkins (Houston, TX)• Resolving liability disputes over joint operating agreements before they reach litigation • Wagner & Brown v. Sheppard and its impact on pooling and the termination of pooled units, including:- The impact of lease termination on pooled units- The impact of Wagner & Brown outside of Texas• Advising the insolvent operator and non-operators that are faced with an insolvent operator• Understanding jurisdictional differences with regard to post-production cost allocations - The “marketable condition” rule: What states have adopted it and what does it mean?- The role of the implied marketing covenant- Are there any post-production cost issues remaining in Texas?- The “first marketable product” rule: What is it and what states follow it?12:45 Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates2:00 Domestic Arbitration Panel: The Handbook for Heading to the Arbitration Room instead of the CourthouseCharles SchwartzPartnerSkadden Arps (Houston, TX)Craig A. HaynesPartnerThompson & Knight (Dallas, TX)Michael A. McConnellPartnerKelly Hart & Hallman (Ft. Worth, TX)Moderator:K.B. BattagliniShareholderGreenberg Traurig, LLP (Houston, TX)• Assessing the advisability of negotiating an arbitration clause• Arbitrating cases arising out of prior settlement: devising strategies for arbitrating commonly litigated matters• Examining the trend of leasing agreements including arbitration clauses• Addressing the finality of arbitration: counseling clients to be aware that the panel decision is final – appealing is not an option- Ensuring that your clients understand that losing a case at arbitration means the end of the process but winning does not necessarily mean the process terminates- Assessing the 10th Circuit’s recent holding in Shell Oil Co. v. CO2 Committee, Inc., which turns arbitration into a virtually endless process – can res judicata factor into these cases?• Successful strategies for arbitrating breached operating agreements and other inter-company disputes: using an informal forum to your advantage• Handling parallel proceedings: effective methods to employ when a matter is litigated in part and arbitrated in part- Discussion of the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in in re Houston Pipeline Co.• Determining who is within the ambit of arbitration clauses- What to do when plaintiffs find a potential cause of action against affiliates- Are class action arbitrations an option?3:15 Afternoon Refreshment Break3:30 International Arbitration Panel: Essential Information for Practitioners Handling Matters AbroadAditi R. Dravid Senior CounselConocoPhillips (Houston, TX)Laura C. Abrahamson (invited)Senior CounselOccidental Petroleum Corp. (Los Angeles, CA)John P. Bowman Partner King & Spalding (Houston, TX)Moderator: Bruce M. KramerMaddox Professor of Law EmeritusTexas Tech University School of LawOf CounselMcGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore (Houston, TX)• Differentiating between international arbitration and U.S.-style litigation: what are the key differences?• Understanding arbitrator “due diligence” and the appointment process• Identifying interim measures in aid of arbitration• Everything you want to know about costs submissions• Explaining roles of in-house and outside counsel in international arbitration• Managing client expectations from start to finish• Using expert witnesses in international arbitration proceedings: ethical and practical limitations4:45 Conference ConcludesBEach year more than 21,000 in-house counsel, attorneys in private practice and other senior executives participate in ACI events – and the numbers keep growing.Guaranteed Value Based on Comprehensive ResearchACI’s highly trained team of attorney-producers are dedicated, full-time, to developing the content and scope of our conferences based on comprehensive research with you and others facing similar challenges. We speak your language, ensuring that our programs provide strategic, cutting edge guidance on practical issues.Unparalleled Learning and NetworkingACI understands that gaining perspectives from – and building relationships with – your fellow delegates during the breaks can be just as valuable as the structured conference sessions. ACI strives to make both the formal and informal aspects of your conference as productive as possible.American Conference Institute: The leading networking and information resource for counsel and senior executives.Register now: 888-224-2480 • fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/OilandGas© American Conference Institute, 2010ACI, along with our sister organization based in London, C5 Conferences, works closely with sponsors in order to create the perfect business development solution catered exclusively to the needs of any practice group, business line or corporation. With over 350 conferences in the United States, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and China, ACI/C5 Conferences provide a diverse portfolio of first-class events tailored to the senior level executive spanning multiple industries and geographies. For more information about this program or our global portfolio of events, please contact:Wendy Tyler Head of Sales American Conference InstituteTel: 212-352-3220 x242 | Fax: 212-220-4281 w.tyler@AmericanConference.comGlobal Sponsorship OpportunitiesContinuing Legal Education CreditsAccreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as nontransitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation.ACI certifies that the activity has been approved for CLE credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board in the amount of 15.5 hours, of which 1.0 will apply to ethics. An additional 3.5 credit hours will apply to each workshop participation.ACI certifies that this activity has been approved for CLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 13.0 hours, of which 1.0 will apply to ethics. An additional 3.0 credit hours will apply to each workshop participation.You are required to bring your state bar number to complete the appropriate state forms during the conference. CLE credits are processed in 4-8 weeks after a conference is held.ACI has a dedicated team which processes requests for state approval. Please note that event accreditation varies by state and ACI will make every effort to process your request.Questions about CLE credits for your state? Visit our online CLE Help Center at www.americanconference.com/CLECLE CreditsThe complimentary ACI Alumni Program is designed to provide returning delegates with unique networking and learning opportunities beyond the scope of their conference experience. Highlights include:• Instantly access thousands of free presentations, PowerPoints and other event resources - Online• Make direct contact with fellow conference alumni• Post a question or look for answers in our Industry Forums • Join a live Industry Chat in progress• Earn Forum points towards free conferences & workshopsExpand your Network at www.my-aci.comExpand Your NetworkALUMNIPost-Conference Workshop June 25, 20109:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m . (Registration Opens at 8:30 a.m.)Mitigating Damages and Responsibility when a Partnering Energy Company Goes BankruptMichael A. McConnell PartnerKelly Hart & Hallman (Ft. Worth, TX)Robert A. JohnsonPartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (New York, NY)Shari L. HeyenShareholderGreenberg Traurig, LLP (Houston, TX)With recent changes in the economy, there has been a marked rise in bankruptcies in the oil and gas industry. As a result, a new set of issues has arisen when handling disputes over oil and gas agreements or claims for environmental damage. This workshop will drill-down techniques to counsel your clients who are either going through bankruptcy proceedings or are in business relationships with bankrupt companies.• Analyzing the intersection between industry litigation and insolvency• Sight draft lease agreements and insolvent operators: the trend to “lock up” land without paying for it and its impacts on the industry• Parsing the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies• What happens to agreements following insolvency?• Moving beyond bankruptcy: the persistence of remediation claims under CERCLAR E G i S t R a t i O n f O R MPaYMEntPlease charge my o VISA o MasterCard o AMEX o Please invoice me NuMbEr EXP. 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See CLE details inside.Hear from:• Anadarko Petroleum• ConocoPhillips• Devon Energy Co.• ExxonMobil Corporation• FIML Natural Resources• Marathon Oil Co.• Occidental Petroleum Corp.• XTO Energy, Inc.AND DON’T MISS THESE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: Explaining Frequently Used Technical Oil and Gas Terms and Concepts to a Judge and JuryJune 22, 2010 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Mitigating Damages and Responsibility when a Partnering Energy Company Goes BankruptJune 25, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Oil & Gas Litigation and ArbitrationAmerican Conference Institute’s Forum onThe premiere forum for oil and gas counsel defending against disputed agreements and managing domestic and international arbitrationsJune 23-24, 2010 – JW Marriott – Houston, TX