This forum provides a unique, collaborative space for engaged dialogue between energy company General Counsels. Content includes challenges common to all executives including managing legal teams, budget pressures, succession planning and risk management. In addition to sharing best practices for the traditional executive role, the program regularly invites guest speakers to discuss specific contemporary legal issues relevant to the energy industry and the effective use of outside counsel. Specific topics are chosen directly by program participants in advance of each meeting.
Participation is restricted to senior leaders responsible for management of legal functions at WEI energy member companies. The small size of this program provides a unique environment for collaborative thinking, open discourse and long-term relationship building.
CLE and CPD credits are supported by this forum, depending on your state or province. Legal assistants should confirm with the WEI program manager for specific requirements
Member: $449 USD
Registration includes access to all General Counsel agenda items, meeting materials, a networking dinner Thursday night as well as catered breakfast, lunch, light snacks and beverages at the meeting.
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Networking Dinner
Join us at House of Tricks for a hosted dinner and discussion with fellow senior legal leadership. House of Tricks is just a few blocks from Tempe Mission Palms and is an award-winning favorite among locals and visitors alike:
114 E 7th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
We will enjoy a hosted breakfast at Salt River Project.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome + Introductions
Join this roundtable session to discuss the most recent successes and setbacks experienced by attendees and their divisions.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Networking Break
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
AM Roundtable
We reserve significant time on the agenda for open discussion. Topics will be guided based on pre-polling and refined by the current issues shared during introductions and at Thursday’s dinner.
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Updates with Regard to FERC
Speaker(s): Suedeen G. Kelly, Partner, Jenner & Block
Ms. Kelly is an internationally-recognized energy industry veteran and former Commissioner with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). She represents a variety of clients in the electric and natural gas industries on business, regulatory, litigation, enforcement and policy matters such as electricity and gas markets, renewable energy, electricity transmission, hydro licensing, natural gas infrastructure, LNG, electricity reliability standards, carbon emissions, smart grid, energy efficiency and other issues. Ms. Kelly’s knowledge of the national electricity and natural gas industries includes significant experience in infrastructure development and operation, market structures and financial products, emerging technologies, federal and state laws and regulations, impending policy changes and domestic/international market interrelations. She is an experienced litigator on energy and environmental matters in federal and state courts.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Enjoy a catered lunch onsite.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PM Roundtable
We reserve significant time on the agenda for open discussion. Topics will be guided based on pre-polling and refined by the current issues shared during introductions and at Thursday’s dinner.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Final Thoughts + Looking Ahead
We end the day with continued sharing of best practices.
Please contact the hotel directly at to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute to receive a special rate of $149 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until May 8, 2018 or until the WEI room block is full.