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Colorado Rockies v. San Francisco Giants

Coors Field
2001 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80202

Saturday, September 25
Suite Opens at 5:10 PM
First Pitch is at 6:40 PM
A fireworks show will follow the game.

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Saturday, August 7

Suite Opens at 5:40 PM

First Pitch is at 6:10 PM

Coors Field

Join Davis Graham’ privacy and data security team to learn about the Colorado Privacy Act bill, how it is like and unlike the California Consumer Protection Act and the newly enacted Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and what Colorado businesses would need to do to prepare if the Colorado Privacy Act passes.

The confirmed speaker for this program, which is pending approval for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, is as follows:

• Camila Tobón, Of Counsel, Davis Graham
• Stephanie Block-Guedez, Associate, Davis Graham
• Adrienne Kovac, Associate, Davis Graham

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Tuesday, April 13

12:00-1:00 PM MDT

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Beginning with the Sabine decision in 2016, a number of bankruptcy courts throughout the country have issued opinions in E&P bankruptcies addressing whether property dedication provisions in midstream contracts create real property covenants that cannot be rejected under Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code. The consequences that flow from such decisions are important not just in the context of the various producer bankruptcies but also, going forward, as producers and midstream companies consider how to structure future midstream contracts in light of these decisions. Join us for a discussion of the status of the current case law as well as ways that future contracts may be structured to provide greater certainty for all parties involved.

The confirmed speakers for this program, which has been approved for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, are as follows:

• Adam Hirsch, Partner, Davis Graham
• Ryan Newburn, Vice President & General Counsel, ARB Midstream
• Chris Richardson, Partner, Davis Graham

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Thursday, April 29

8:00-9:00 AM MST

Ethical traps persist wherever you may be working. Please join your Davis Graham alumni colleagues for a webinar about ethical issues facing in-house counsel in 2021. Ben Strawn and Sarah Carlson will update attendees regarding recent American Bar Association guidance on the “virtual” practice of law, including issues related to attorney licensure, technological competence, and the supervision of others. The presentation will also address the intersection of attorney ethics rules and broader anti-discrimination efforts.

The confirmed speakers for this program, which is pending one Continuing Legal Education ethics credit in the state of Colorado, are as follows:

• Ben Strawn, Davis Graham Trial Department Partner and Firm Ethics Counsel
• Sarah Carlson, Davis Graham Trial Department Associate

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Thursday, May 6

8:00-9:00 AM MST

As the energy industry has faced recent challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical and economic events, players are exploring opportunities to sell and acquire distressed oil and gas assets. This session will cover the process and strategies for using Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code for these sales. We will discuss the reasons an E&P company may wish to pursue a sale through bankruptcy; the benefits and limitations of Section 363 sales for buyers, sellers, and other parties; the marketing, auction, and bankruptcy court approval process; and unique considerations for buyers and sellers of oil and gas assets through bankruptcy. The session will include an interactive Q&A and an opportunity for robust discussion.

The confirmed speakers for this program, which is pending approval for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, are as follows:

• Adam Hirsch, Partner, Davis Graham
• Chris Richardson, Partner, Davis Graham

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Tuesday, March 9

8:00-9:00 AM

In 2019, the Colorado General Assembly established aggressive climate and energy goals for Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest electric utility. To implement these new requirements, Xcel must file an electric resource plan (ERP) and clean energy plan (CEP) with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in Spring 2021. The electric resource plan will assess Xcel’s current portfolio of electric generation sources, determine the need for new sources, and establish a bidding process for new sources. The clean energy plan will provide a roadmap for Xcel to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 80% (compared to 2005 levels) by 2030 while controlling costs and ensuring reliability.

This presentation will cover the new legislative mandates that Xcel must meet, the PUC process for the ERP/CEP, and explain how to participate in the upcoming proceedings.

The speakers for this program, which is pending approval for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, are:

• Judy Matlock, Partner, Davis Graham
• Courtney Shephard, Associate, Davis Graham

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Tuesday, February 23

8:00-9:00 AM

Unconventional oil and gas development encompasses many different stages, ranging from brief periods of fracturing and stimulation to long-term production. Each distinct stage involves different activities, with the potential to result in various exposures to hazardous air pollutants. Potential toxicity varies with phases of activity, making this a complex situation to understand with respect to human health risks.

This webinar will present the legal and policy framework for understanding potential health risks from unconventional oil and gas development, followed by a tutorial for understanding factors such as:

• Development phase;
• Duration of activities;
• Potential emissions;
• Potential exposure concentrations; and
• Populations at risk for exposure.

Many different health-based risk benchmark values have been developed. In addition to presenting these benchmark values, we will walk through how the values have been developed, including accounting for the metric of air pollutant (classes of chemicals versus specific species), duration of exposure, type of health effect, and uncertainties in the risk assessment process.

A panel discussion involving risk assessment experts from the regulating and regulated community will present perspectives on how risk assessment can be applied to communities living near unconventional oil and gas development sites.

The confirmed speakers for this program, which is pending approval for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, are as follows:

• Debra Kaden, Ph.D., Principal Consultant (Ramboll)
• Uni Blake, Senior Policy Advisor (American Petroleum Institute)
• Elizabeth Marder, Ph.D., Senior Environmental Scientist (OEHHA) & Human Health Risk Assessment Instructor (UC Davis)*
• John Jacus, Partner (Davis Graham)

*Note: Views shared are those of the presenter and not the affiliated institutions.

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Wednesday, February 3

8:00-9:30 AM MST

The novel coronavirus pandemic has upended industries across the globe, forcing radical shifts in business practices and behaviors. Our next WILLS panel will feature two women – the Chief Legal Officer of a global manufacturing company and the Chief of Staff of Denver International Airport – who have confronted these challenges head-on. The discussion will focus on leadership in crisis: how these women have navigated unprecedented issues, how the pandemic has disproportionately affected women, and how we can use some of this past year’s disruption to rebuild our industries with greater gender parity and the advancement of women top of mind.

The confirmed speakers for this program, which has been approved for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, are as follows:

• Cristin Bracken, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary & Senior VP, Gates Industrial Corporation
• Cristal DeHerrera, Chief of Staff, Denver International Airport
• Jackie Roeder, Partner, Davis Graham (Moderator)
• Erin Simmons, Partner, Davis Graham (Moderator)

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

4:00-5:00 PM MST

Registration is now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact Jasmine Paek.

Please join us for the 2020 Richard Marden Davis Award Virtual Event.

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Thursday, January 21

5:30 PM | Award Presentation & Programming

Hosted via Microsoft Teams