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50 YEARS IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE NADOA 2023 Institute September 6 – 8, 2023

Omni Louisville 400 2 nd Street Louisville, KY 40202

Institute Registration: $825 Member and $925 Non-Members includes-

Wednesday classes and Welcome Reception Thursday and Friday classes Breakfast and Lunch on Thursday and Friday Thursday night event at the famous Churchill Downs Racetrack Guest: $225 – Wednesday Welcome Reception and Thursday Night Event

Hotel: Omni Louisville Hotel | NADOA 2023 50th Anniversary (omnihotels.com) $189/night plus taxes Hotel reservation deadline: August 11, 2023.

All hotel accommodations will be the responsibility of the registrant. The NADOA room rates will be available from August 30 to September 12 (3 days pre and post Institute). Hotel cancelations must be made within 72 hours of check-in or will be subject to a cancelation fee of 1 night plus taxes. Event Parking: All parking at the hotel is conducted by the Valet. Current valet overnight parking rate is $37.00 plus tax per vehicle per night.

Continuing Education Credits:

CDOA – 16 points (+4 if attending Wednesday classes) RL/RPL/CPL – pending approval CPLTA – pending approval

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REGISTRATION

Debbie McKee Co-Chair Valerie Wible, CDOA Co-Chair Amanda Lynch Co-Chair Megan McKee, CDOA Co-Chair

Registration is open and we encourage everyone to register as soon as possible if you plan to attend Institute. Make your hotel reservation at the same time so you get everything done that you need to. The Omni is really beautiful and this being our 50th Anniversary is truly making this a special Institute to attend. We are sincerely looking forward to seeing you in Louisville. Registration will be open on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 (7:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) as well as Thursday, September 7, 2023 (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM); hopefully those times will work for you to come and check in so you can pick up your lanyard.

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Getting To & Around Louisville Flying In/Out of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport – SDF Departing Average Non-Stop Average Total City/Airport Fly In/Fly Out Price Options? Travel Time Houston – IAH & HOU Wed., September 6 – Fri., September 8 $250 Yes 2.5 hours Austin – AUS Wed., September 6 – Fri., September 8 $300+ No 4 – 5 hours Dallas – DFW Wed., September 6 – Fri., September 8 $260 Yes 2.5 hours Midland – MAF Wed., September 6 – Fri., September 8 $380+ No 4.5 – 8.5 hours Oklahoma City – OKC Wed., September 6 – Fri., September 8 $300 No 4 – 5 hours Denver – DEN Wed., September 6 – Fri., September 8 $330+ Yes 2.5 hours If you are trying to pay less than the average tickets prices above, you can use any number of flight apps that will alert you to price drops, let you search for cheaper travels times, or help you find special pricing not found elsewhere. Top apps include Hopper, Skyscanner, Google Flights, and Kiwi. Leaving Louisville: Peak hours at Louisville airport are typically early in the morning. If your flight takes off between 6 and 8 a.m., it’s recommended to arrive at least 2.5 hours before your departure time. Transportation To & From Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Muhammad Ali International Airport is located at 600 Terminal Dr, Louisville, KY 40209. Omni Louisville is located at 400 S 2nd Street, Louisville, KY 40202. The airport is located just south of downtown Louisville, and barring any major traffic, you can get from the airport to Omni Louisville in just 10-15 minutes. Rideshares Rideshare options, including Lyft & Uber, are located at the airport on the west side of the terminal. The average cost of a ride from the airport to Omni Louisville is $15-$20. Car Rentals Muhammad Ali International Airport hosts nine different rental car companies located on Level 1 of the attached parking garage.

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Alamo

1-800-462-5266 1-800-331-1212 1-800-527-0700 1-800-800-4000 1-800-261-7331 1-800-654-3131 1-800-227-7368 1-800-729-5377 1-800-847-4389

Daily: 6 a.m. – Midnight

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Mon. – Fri.: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Sat. – Sun.: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon. – Fri.: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Sat. – Sun.: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Daily: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Daily: 6 a.m. – Midnight Daily: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Daily: 6 a.m. – Midnight

Enterprise

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Mon. – Fri.: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Sat. – Sun.: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thrifty

Daily: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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Taxis zTrip is the main taxi service offered at the airport. The average cost of a ride from the airport to downtown Louisville is around $20. Their phone number is (502) 777-7777. Accessibility Options Muhammad Ali International Airport’s website lists several accessibility options for ground transportation. Able Care Transportation: (502) 267-1911

Alpha Medical: (502) 936-9154 CareConextion: (502) 466-7000 TARC 3 bus: (502) 213-3217 Public Transit

If you’re looking for a more budget friendly ground transportation option, you can ride like a local with Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC). The number 2 Second Street route drops off and picks up at multiple locations along 5th and 1st Streets that are only a few blocks from the Omni. Google Maps recommends getting off at the S 1st @ W Liberty stop and walking down Liberty to S 2nd St to get to the Omni. Buses run every 35-45 minutes, with the entire route, from the airport to 5th & Market Street, taking anywhere from 30 – 40 minutes. It’s $1.75 exact cash for a single ride, or if you buy a TARC card online at www.ridetarc.org/mytarc-card, you’ll only pay $1.50 for a single ride. To find more information about the Second Street routes and other local routes, go to www.ridetarc.org. Getting Around Louisville Including the transportation options mentioned previously, rideshares, taxis, public transit, downtown Louisville also offers electric scooters through Lime, Bird, Bolt, & Spin, as well as bicycles through the bike-sharing company, LouVelo, for getting yourself from place to place. If walking is more your speed, downtown Louisville is luckily, an easily walkable city. Parking Overnight parking at the Omni Louisville Hotel is valet only and costs $40 per night, per car. Omni Louisville notes on their website that additional public self-parking options are available directly behind the hotel and can be accessed from 3rd Street. These garages do not have direct access to the hotel. Depending on what garage you choose, prepare to walk at least 1-2 blocks. Rates vary based upon the garage, but you can expect rates to range between $15 and $27 per night, without in and out privileges. There’s also plenty of metered street parking, as well as other parking garages downtown. Please note that the meters take coins, and only certain ones take credit cards.

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MARKET YOUR COMPANY AT INSTITUTE! Donate a Door Prize Donors will be featured at Institute & in the NADOA Newsmagazine Michelle Davila michelle_davila@pogresources.com Quint Withers Quint@mcgowanwp.com

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Vendor Fair NADOA would like to welcome all vendors to this year’s 50th Anniversary Vendor’s Fair! Confirmed Vendors: Enertia Enverus Pak Energy Russell T Rudy Energy Sovos Compliance Steptoe & Johnson Land Admin Tri-Energy Asset Management Whitley Penn There is still time to register as a vendor! We hope you will join us this year in Louisville, KY! Here’s a link to this year’s vendor registration form. Registration Form Please complete the form and email it to Chris Tucker & Lewis Box so we can get you registered for the conference. If you have any questions, please contact Lewis Box or Jennifer Kegans below.

NADOA 50TH ANNIVERSARY GOODY BAGS

Has your company made their goody bag donation for the 50th Annual Institute? If not, they need to do it NOW! Don’t miss out on this chance for your company to get their name out during our 50th Anniversary cel- ebration in Louisville, Kentucky! There’s still time so please get the Goody Bag Donation form to your supervisor, manager or to the person in charge of marketing material for your company. We are requesting donations of 300 items. Help make this our best goody bag yet! We’d like to send a big thank you to those companies who have already sent their forms to us: Wagner Oil Com- pany, Ergon Oil Purchasing, Ascent Resources, Surge Energy and Farmers National. We truly appreciate you! If you have any questions or need any ideas for what to send, please contact Lisa Buffaloe buffaloegal@yahoo.com or Cheryl Hampton champton@limerockresources.com.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DIVISION ORDER ANALYSTS 50 TH ANNIVERSARY (1973-2023) INSTITUTE

SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2023 OMNI LOUISVILLE HOTEL LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

GOODY BAG DONATION FORM

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GOODY BAG ITEMS________________________________________ NUMBER OF ITEMS ________________________________________ COMPANY NAME __________________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP __________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER __________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON ________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS __________________________________________

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PLEASE ENSURE COMPANY NAME AND NUMBER OF BOXES IS ON THE SHIPPING LABEL AND PROVIDE COPY OF SHIPPING LABEL AND TRACKING NUMBER TO ABOVE MAIL GOODY BAG ITEMS TO: NORMA DOOLEY – NAT’L ASSOC OF DIVISION ORDER ANALYSTS Omni Louisville Hotel 400 2 nd Street Louisville, KY 40202 Phone# 871-335-2222 SHIPMENT TO ARRIVE NO EARLIER THAN SEPTEMBER 1 AND NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 5.

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Hospitality It’s time to get excited about the Annual NADOA Institute as we prepare to celebrate NADOA’s 50th Anniversary. Plan to arrive in Louisville in time to attend the Wednesday night Welcome Reception for appetizers and drinks from 5:30-7:30 at the Omni Hotel’s beautiful rooftop pool. This will be the perfect opportunity to visit with long time friends and make new ones! After a full day of informative classes on Thursday, attendees and guests will be bused to the fabulous Kentucky Derby Museum at 6pm for a fun filled evening of dining, dancing and exploring the many exhibits at the museum. Ladies (and Gents, if you prefer), don’t forget your Derby Hats and/or Fascinators for a chance to win a prize! Guys, if fashionable headgear is not your thing, we will have a separate prize for the best Derby Necktie and Socks! Examples of Derby attire shown here. We hope you stay until 10pm to enjoy the museum and the music, but you will be able to return by bus earlier if you choose.

Mary Sons, Nancy Cemino, Joe Carpini Hospitality Co-Chairs

NADOA GOLF TOURNAMENT

Come celebrate the 50 years of NADOA at the Nevel Meade Golf Course, Prospect, Kentucky September 6, 2023 – 1-5pm All levels of play accepted. Green fees/cart $56 Seniors 62+ $49 Club rentals $42.50 Shuttle bus donated by Pegasus Resources & Iberia Management Golf Shirts donated by Pegasus Resources Golf Goodie Bags donated by Iberia Management Systems All golfers eligible for gift card drawings. www.nadoa.org

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INFORMATION Don’t miss out on NADOA’s 50 th Annual Institute “50 Years in the Winner’s Circle” to be held at the Omni Hotel in magnificent Louisville, KY September 6 through September 8, 2023. Mark your calendars to come early and stay late in this vibrant and cultural city. Experience the charm of Louisville. The best food might be found in a Bar — or even a Barn. While Louisville has its share of white- tablecloth places with old fashioned service and menu offerings to match, the energy in its increasingly eclectic culinary scene has begun to shift into unexpected places.

Featuring information on the KMAC Contemporary Art Museum (A downtown art and culture experience). Louisville’s premier contemporary art museum found in the Historic Downtown district on Museum Row artfully convenient to distilleries, restaurants and other Louisville attractions and museums. https://www.kmacmuseum.org

THINGS TO DO IN LOUISVILLE

Art is Everywhere even without ever setting foot in a traditional museum or gallery space.

The Belle of Louisville has been cruising along since 1914. She looks good for her age, doesn’t she? A National Historic Landmark and an icon of the Louisville waterfront, the Belle is the only remaining authentic steamboat from the great American packet boat era. No matter what you’re boarding for—sightseeing, a four-course dinner, live music excursion or unique event—it’s always a very special occasion. A cruise on the Belle is a chance to explore and enjoy a living, operating museum. https://www.belleoflouisville.org/belle-of-louisville/ Enjoy a 60-minute guided Historic Walking Tour through Old Louisville! Stroll through the heart of the largest contiguous collection of Victorian mansions in the United States and learn more about Louisville’s rich cultural heritage. Walking Tours are $20 per person / Student and Senior Discounts Available. For more information or reservations: Call 502-635-5244 or visit Oldlouisville.org/guided-tours There are a variety of Bourbon tours in Louisville. It is suggested that during the Labor Day Holidays reservations be made at least 4 weeks in advance due to extreme popularity.

The BIG FOUR ARTS FESTIVAL (Sept 9-10, 2023) The Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (20,000) two- day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The weekend following Labor Day, the 7th annual festival, September 9 & 10, 2023, will be held on the lawn which consists of four acres of tree-lined walks overlooking the Ohio River, located at the Big 4 Walking Bridge. The Big 4 Walking Bridge has 25,000 people strolling it each weekend. The festival is a two-minute drive from downtown Louisville and draws patrons from Southern Indiana as well as Louisville. There are opportunities to RE-LIVE LEGENDS in Louisville. Experience the story of Secretariat at the new Kentucky Derby Museum. https://www.derbymuseum.org Delivering Authentic Experiences in Louisville: https://www.gotolouisville.com/meeting-planners/destination-services/

There are so many fun things to see and do while you’re in Louisville. Enjoy your access to the Visitors Guide.

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Please join us in September for this Special Institute Promoting 50 years of Educational Excellence (50 Years in the Winner’s Circle) and join in on all the fun Louisville has to offer.

You will enjoy the “Show Us your Badge Program” while you’re in Louisville. Conference attendees receive discounts and special offers throughout the city just by showing their convention or event name badge. Get 25% off all merchandise at the Visitor Center at 4 th and Jefferson.

Brenda Pirozzolo, CDOA , Co-Chair Betty Davidson, CDOA , Co-Chair

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50th ANNUAL INSTITUTE PROGRAM National Association of Division Order Analysts 50 YEARS IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 - NADOA Board Meeting & Institute Committee Meeting & Goody Bag Stuffing SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 REGISTRATION - 2nd Floor at the Top of the Escalators BEGINNER EXCEL - Jason Wilkins, Diversified Oil & Gas - OLD LOUISVILLE ROOM Unclaimed Property - Drilling Down into the WHAT, the WHY and the HOW - KPMG-Will King, Quin Moore & Sarah Ruebel - Commonwealth Two Room

7:00 am to Noon 9:00 to 11:00 am 9:00 to 11:30 am 8:00 am to Noon 1:00 to 3:00 pm 1:00 to 5:00 pm

CDOA EXAM REVIEW PART ONE - Judy Moreland, CDOA - GERMANTOWN ROOM ADVANCED EXCEL - Jason Wilkins, Diversified Oil & Gas - OLD LOUISVILLE ROOM CDOA EXAM REVIEW PART TWO - Eli Murray, CDOA, Dorchester Minerals LP - GERMANTOWN ROOM GOLF TOURNAMENT - NEVEL MEADE GOLF COURSE Meet at the Liberty Street exit by the rear of the Falls City Market to catch the shuttle bus to the golf course REGISTRATION - 2nd Floor at the Top of the Escalators Managers Reception Hosted by Sitio Royalties Welcome Reception - (Come and Go) The Water Company at Poolside (3rd Floor) Thursday, September 7

11:45 AM

2:00 to 4:00 pm 4:30 to 5:30 pm 5:30 to 7:30 pm

REGISTRATION - 2nd Floor at the Top of the Escalators Breakfast General Session - Past Presidents Commonwealth Ballrooms 4 & 5

7:00 to 9:00 AM

7:30 - 8:45 am

Commonwealth 2

Commonwealth 3

Commonwealth 6

Commonwealth 7

Commonwealth 8

ROOM LOCATION

Williston Basin - The Gift that Keeps on Giving- Continued Ways to Expand & Develop the Williston Basin Christian C. Sizemore, Ovintiv

Carried Working Interest Calculations and ORRI Calculations Eli Murray, CDOA Dorchester Minerals, LP

Pooling in Texas: Voluntary Pooling, Forced Pooling, & Allocation Wells Benjamin Holliday, Holliday Energy Law Group

Counting Beans in the Oilfield - Payouts, PPAs and

Mergers and Acquisitions in Oil & Gas - What to Expect Jason Wilkins, Diversified Energy

JV Audits Carole Tear, Chesapeake Energy

8:50 - 10:05 am

10:05 - 10:20 am

BREAK

Light My Fire But Not My Water - A Big Fight in the Barnett Shale William Keffer, Texas Tech School of Law

Pooling in Texas: Voluntary Pooling, Forced Pooling, & Allocation Wells Benjamin Holliday, Holliday Energy Law Group

Landman Panel Jim Dewbre, Nikia O’Neal, Jacob Hancock, Christian Sizemore, Mark Eppes

Royalty Payment Statutes in Texas and New Mexico Jimmy Dupuis, Dupuis Law Firm

History of Oil & Gas Part 1 Jason Lucas, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

10:20 - 11:35 am

Lunch General Session - Steve Smith, Legacy Royalties The Man in the Mirror Commonwealth Ballrooms 4 & 5

11:35 am - 1:00 pm

Unclaimed Property Audits - Help, I Just Received an Unclaimed Property Notice William King, Quin Moore, & Sarah Ruebel - KPMG

Cross Unit / Overlapping/ Allocation Wells and Associated Interest Calculations Justin Werner, Reed Smith

Rights, Obligations, & Implications of a Spouse (TX CO WY NM) Bresee Carlson, Kuiper Law Firm

Fixed vs Floating Royalties - Fall 2023 Update Demetri Economou, Kane Russell Coleman Logan

Wind and Solar Leases Andy Graham, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

1:10 - 2:25 pm

2:25 - 2:40 pm

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How Can We Keep Out the Hackers? What If We Fail? Shawn Morgan, Monté L. Williams, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Apples and Oranges…Or Apportionment and Entireties Melissa Martin, The Title Law Group

Royalty Payment Statutes in Texas and New Mexico Jimmy Dupuis, Dupuis Law Firm

Marcellus Panel Jason Lucas, Andy Graham , Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC

Oklahoma SB 168 - Yes, It’s Still a Thing! Stan Williams II, Fellers Snider

2:40 - 3:55 pm

Buses to Kentucky Derby Museum

5:45 - 6:00 pm

6:00 to 10:00 pm

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Friday, September 8 Breakfast General Session - Ryan Watts, Executive Director of the Kentucky Oil & Gas Association Commonwealth Ballrooms 4 & 5

7:30 - 8:45 am

Commonwealth 2

Commonwealth 3

Commonwealth 6

Commonwealth 7

Commonwealth 8

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Light My Fire But Not My Water - A Big Fight in the Barnett Shale William Keffer, Texas Tech School of Law

Landman Panel Jim Dewbre, Nikia O’Neal, Jacob Hancock, Christian Sizemore, Mark Eppes

Rights, Obligations, & Implications of a Spouse (TX CO WY NM) Bresee Carlson, Kuiper Law Firm

Who has Authority to Sign Deeds Tim Dowd, Elias Books Brown & Nelson

Fixed vs Floating Royalties - Fall 2023 Update Demetri Economou, Kane Russell Coleman Logan

8:50 - 10:05 am

10:05 - 10:20 am

BREAK

Unbundling Royalty Deductions: There’s a Lot to Unpack Here Jennifer Horchem, Davis Graham & Stubbs

Cross Unit / Overlapping/ Allocation Wells and Associated Interest Calculations Justin Werner, Reed Smith

Apples and Oranges… Or Apportionment and Entireties Melissa Martin, The Title Law Group

How Can We Keep Out the Hackers? What If We Fail? Shawn Morgan, Monté L. Williams, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Oklahoma SB 168 - Yes, It’s Still a Thing! Stan Williams II, Fellers Snider

10:20 - 11:35 am

Lunch General Session NADOA Awards and Election Results Commonwealth Ballrooms 4 & 5

11:35 am - 1:00 pm

Carried Working Interest Calculations and ORRI Calculations Eli Murray, CDOA Dorchester Minerals, LP

Unbundling Royalty Deductions: There’s a Lot to Unpack Here Jennifer Horchem, Davis Graham & Stubbs

Counting Beans in the Oilfield - Payouts, PPAs and JV Audits Carole Tear, Chesapeake Energy

Who has Authority to Sign Deeds Tim Dowd, Elias Books Brown & Nelson

Marcellus Panel Jason Lucas, Andy Graham , Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC

1:10 - 2:25 pm

2:25 - 2:40 pm

BREAK

Unclaimed Property Audits - Help, I Just Received an Unclaimed Property Notice William King, Quin Moore, & Sarah Ruebel - KPMG

Williston Basin - The Gift that Keeps on Giving- Continued Ways to Expand & Develop the Williston Basin Christian C. Sizemore, Ovintiv

History of Oil & Gas Part 2 Jason Lucas, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Wind and Solar Leases Andy Graham, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

2:40 - 3:55 pm

No Class in this room

4:00 - 4:45 am

Closing Session - 2024 Institute Announcement, Door Prizes and Farewell Until 2024

Saturday September 9, 2023

CDOA Exam - 8:00 am to Noon - You must pre-register and meet qualifications to test

8 am to Noon

Class Titles and Speakers may be subject to change

Class Summaries NADOA is offering a large variety of classes this year. We encourage you to stay for the entire Institute, so you do not miss out on any classes. Take either a late- night flight or stay an extra night and enjoy Louisville on your own after attending Institute all day on Friday. It will be worth your time. Wednesday Classes Unclaimed Property – Drilling Down into the What, the Why, & the When – KPMG, Will King, Quin Moore & Sarah Ruebel (Morning only) During this session KPMG will provide attendees with an introduction into timely unclaimed property topics impacting the Oil and Gas industry today. The first 50 minutes of the session will provide participants with an introduction into core unclaimed property concepts. Following a break, attendees will take a deeper dive into how companies can resolve compliance gaps through various VDA programs and will discuss policy and procedure considerations and recent legislative developments. Excel Skills 1 & 2 – Jason Wilkins (Beginner - Morning & Advanced - Afternoon) Interactive Excel courses focusing on different levels of user skills. Beginner covering basic functionality and Advanced covering in-depth uses of excel for Land use. You must bring a laptop with Excel loaded for the class. You must pre- register since class size is limited. CDOA Review – 8:00 am -5:00 pm - Judy Moreland, CDOA & Eli Murray, CDOA (Morning & Afternoon) All chapters of the review manual will be covered except California since it has been removed from the test. Thursday & Friday Classes Mergers & Acquisitions in Oil & Gas - What to Expect –– Jason Wilkins Presentation discussing methodologies of integrating data and processes in the land department. This will only be presented one time on Thursday morning. The History of Oil and Gas, Parts One and Two – Jason Lucas If you have never attended this class, you are in for a treat. Jason presents the History of our industry from beginning to modern day. You can attend either or both sessions. Once you go to one, you will want to make time for Part Two. Jason is engaging and makes history interesting. Did someone say he gives out candy bars?

Marcellus Land Issues – Andy Graham and Jason Lucas Both are seasoned Marcellus attorneys with up-to-date experience on current Marcellus issues. If you work this basin, this class is a must attend. Carried Working Interest Calculations and ORRI Calculations – EIi Murray, CDOA Eli will cover both simple and complex working interest calculations and simple and complex ORRI calculations. If you have ever been stumped by ORRI language and how it affects the WI, this class is for you. Fixed versus Floating Royalties: Fall 2023 Update and the 2023 Texas Supreme Court decision – Demetri Economou A discussion of fixed and floating royalty interests and the A discussion of accounting topics such as payouts, working interest adjustments, joint interest billings, owner inquiries, and COPAS. The Rights, Obligations, and Implications of a Spouse (CO, TX WY, NM) – Bresee Carlson States may handle spousal rights upon death differently. This class discusses the differences and answers the tough questions. Royalty Payment Statutes in Texas and New Mexico– Jimmy DuPuis A comparison and contrast of the royalty payment statutes in Texas and New Mexico, including timing of royalty payment and penalties for late or non-payment, rules governing when royalty payments can be suspended, and division orders. Landman Panel – A Discussion of Current Topics of Interest – Jim Dewbre, Moderator, Christian Sizemore (OK, ND, UT) Jacob Hancock (IL, IN, KY) Nikia O’Neal (Marcellus) & Mark Eppes (MS, AL, FL, KS) Wind and Solar Leases – Andy Graham As renewables become more prevalent, some of our counterparts are beginning to see these types of leases in their work. Learn more about Wind and Solar leasing before one lands on your desk. Pooling in Texas, Voluntary Pooling, Forced Pooling and Allocation wells – Benjamin Holliday Unlike many states, Pooling in Texas has long been a voluntary recent treatment in the Texas Supreme Court Counting Beans in the Oilfield – Carole Tear affair, where pooling limitations in the oil and gas lease can often frustrate the operator’s development plans. With the advent of allocation wells and the increased use of the Mineral Interest Pooling Act, these limitations are changing. This course will examine Texas’ voluntary pooling, forced pooling, and allocation wells, with a look to the specific issues regarding each.

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Light My Fire, But Not My Water - A Big Fight in the Barnett Shale – A Personal Case Study – William R Keffer This presentation will be about the speaker’s participation in a major litigation between landowners in Wise County Texas and Mitchell Energy. This is from the landowner’s perspective. Unclaimed Property Audits – HELP!! I just received an Unclaimed Property Audit Notice – William King, Quin Moore and Sarah Ruebel This session will examine unclaimed property audits from the initial audit notice to examination closure. Learn how third- party auditors select their targets; discuss the different types of auditors and audits; evaluate the audit process; consider different audit strategies that can be deployed throughout the various audit phases. How Can We Keep Out the Hackers? What If We Fail? – Shawn Morgan & Monté L. Williams This class will give tips to protect your data and what happens if you do not. Cross Unit / Overlapping & Allocation Wells & Associated Interest Calculations – Justin H. Werner An overview of cross unit and overlapping wells in Pennsylvania, legal authority and case law addressing these issues, and a discussion of approaches to allocation of owner interests and production associated with these arrangements.

Unbundling – There’s a Lot to Unpack Here – Jennifer Horcham The learning objectives for this presentation are for the audience to know (1) which leases require unbundling, (2) how ONRR interprets the Marketable Condition rule and what costs are disallowed Marketable Condition costs, (3) how to identify bundled costs under different types of contracts, (4) strategies for how to address bundled costs, and (5) the impact of leases that require unbundling on a company’s net revenue interest. Apples & Oranges…or Apportionment & Entireties – Melissa Martin A discussion of royalty payments as affected by apportionment and entireties clauses…plus a workbook. Agency – Who has the Authority to Assign Deeds – Timothy Dowd This class will discuss agency and who has the authority to execute deeds, leases and other documents of corporations, LLC’s, Trusts including Attorney-In-Fact, Guardians and Executors. The Gift that Keeps on Giving - Continued Ways to Expand & Develop the Williston Basin – Christian Sizemore Additional ways to expand and develop the Williston Basin Oklahoma Senate Bill 168 – YES, it is Still a Thing! – Stan Williams, II An overview of Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 168 focusing on the payment of proceeds from Production under the Production Revenue Standards Act

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2023 NADOA Institute Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

LANDMAN PANEL

Steve Smith Owner, Legacy Royalties

Jim R. Dewbre Sr. Vice President, Land & Business Development, Stephens Natural Resources Jim R. Dewbre obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Petroleum Land Management from The University of Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration from

Steve Smith is the owner of Legacy Royalties, a mineral acquisition company. Steve has been an active member and supporter of NADOA for many years. Steve attended UT Austin and the University of Oklahoma earning bachelor’s and master’s

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. Mr. Dewbre is the Sr. Vice President – Land & Business Development for Stephens Production Company and Calypso Exploration, LLC. Prior to joining Stephens in September 2022, Mr. Dewbre was with Southwestern Energy Company and Chesapeake Energy Corporation in senior executive roles. Jim brings his expertise to the Company in land, business development, and related matters from over 38 years in the oil and gas industry.

degrees in petroleum engineering. Upon graduation he worked for Exxon before starting Jess Energy Company, an oil and gas acquisitions and operating company. Steve is active in his community and served on the Tyler City Council, the Tyler Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, the Grace Community School Board, and several non-profit boards. However, his greatest passion is serving the at-risk community in Tyler and Smith County through mentoring programs and CPS assistance. Steve and his wife Susan live in Tyler, Texas. They are the parents of four grown and married children and are now the proud grandparents of their first grandchild.

Mark Eppes President, Crownpointe Resources, Inc.

Mark B. Eppes, CPL, is an AAPL certified professional landman with approximately 43 years’ experience in the profession. He is a graduate of Millsaps College, in Jackson,

Ryan Watts Executive Director at Kentucky Oil and Gas Association (KOGA)

Mississippi - having earned a B.A. in political science. As an independent field landman, he has experience working in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Kansas. He has served as Secretary on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Professional Landmen, as well as serving that organization in various other capacities including roles as a member of the Board of Directors, and as Committee Chairman (Legal/ Legislative and Membership Committees) and Task Force Chairman (Membership-Certification and Professional Paper). Mark Eppes is president of Crownpointe Resources, Inc. in Madison, Mississippi.

Ryan Watts has served as the executive director for the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association (KOGA) since September 2017. KOGA represents and advocates for the interests of Kentucky’s crude oil and natural gas industry, focusing on independent crude oil and natural gas operators. Watts began his career as the press secretary for Lt. Governor Steve Pence. Watts also served as executive director of the Office of Public Affairs for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). In that capacity, Watts directed all communications and served as chief spokesman for the 4,400-employee agency, responsible for maintaining and preserving a vast infrastructure network across Kentucky. Ryan has served as the Good Shepherd Catholic School Advisory Council president for two years. Watts also earned his Eagle Scout Award and served as an executive committee board member of the Bluegrass Council for the Boy Scouts of America. Watts is a 2022 graduate of Leadership Kentucky. Watts, originally from Bardstown, is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with political science and mathematics degrees. He lives in Frankfort with his wife, Ashli, and two children.

Christian Sizemore Director, Rockies Land & Land Innovations at Ovintiv You could say that I grew up with oil and gas in my blood. I am the son of a lifelong Landman, born and raised in Billings, Montana. After graduating from Billings Central Catholic, I attained an associate in engineering and a

bachelor’s in business administration with a focus in Finance, from Montana State University-Billings. I was destined for the life of a Landman, and I spent my first decade in the field working for Lonewolf

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in PA Marcellus Shale Gas, TX Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas, Kaikias Deepwater GOM and various potential offshore basins in South America. Nikia has been employed by Mitsui since 2012. She was Senior Division Order Analyst for six years prior to her role as Senior Landman which she held for five years handling all aspects of non- operated Marcellus land work. This year, she transitioned to Legal Counsel providing advice and guidance on all operated and non- operated assets. Nikia was born and raised in NY. She received her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, cum laude, after graduating from Temple University, summa cum laude, with a B.A. in Sociology. She is a licensed attorney who passed the bar exams of four states - NY, NJ, CT and TX – and is currently active in NY and TX. She began her career in 2000 as a legal intern in the Office of General Counsel at Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc., formerly one of the largest independent US marketers of petroleum products and gasoline, during its acquisition by Lukoil. Nikia practiced law for several years and returned to the Oil & Gas industry in 2008 when she moved to Houston for warmer weather and to be closer to her mother and sister who relocated several years earlier.

Energy, the company my father built. Here I was able to interact and gain experience across much of the Rockies including working with many of the American Indian Tribes. At this point in my career, I knew I wanted to gain “in-house” experience which led me to join Newfield Exploration in 2011. At Newfield I was able to work across all the business units located in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. In 2019 Newfield was acquired by Ovintiv (formally known as Encana) and I was able to assist in the integration of the two companies both pre- and post-closing. During my decade plus time with Ovintiv I have been lucky enough to work with and lead teams focused in areas of Land, Land Administration and Land Innovations. I am happily married to my loving wife, Elizabeth, and we are blessed with our three incredible children Cabrin, Scarlett and Juliette, all Landmen in training.

Jacob Hancock Land Manager, CountryMark Jacob started working in the oil business in 2004 for a small independent family-owned operator. That company was purchased by a larger company in 2006 where Jacob was trained and began his career as a Landman. Jacob is currently the Land Manager for

Presenters Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

CountryMark, located in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. CountryMark is a fully integrated oil and gas company owned by a farmer owned member cooperative system. Jacob has been with CountryMark since 2010 and has almost 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. Jacob’s work has been primarily in the Illinois Basin comprised of Illinois, Indiana, and Western Kentucky. He also manages all CountryMark’s non-operated interests located in Eastern Kentucky, Louisiana, Kansas and Texas. Jacob joined the American Association of Professional Landmen in 2004 and received his Certified Professional Landman certification in 2013. Jacob has a bachelor’s degree in business from Murray State University. Jacob lives in Morganfield, KY with his wife Ashley, and their two children. Jacob and his family are active parishioners at St. Ann Catholic Church and John Paul II Catholic School. In his spare time Jacob enjoys boating, golfing, and watching all sports, especially cheering on his Kentucky Wildcats! Nikia A. O’Neal, J.D. Legal Counsel, Mitsui E&P USA LLC NIKIA A. O’NEAL, J.D.

Jason Wilkins Diversified Energy

Jason is an experienced integration landman, specializing in business process and data transformation integrations within the energy sector. With over 13 years of experience in the industry, Jason has developed a deep understanding of the challenges that companies

face when integrating disparate systems and data sources. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Energy Management from the University of Oklahoma, Jason began his time in the Oil and Gas sector. Over the course of his career, he has held a variety of roles, ranging from running title at courthouses and door-to-door landman work to software design and rollout, and process integration and improvement. Through these roles, Jason has gained a broad range of experience and has developed a keen ability to identify and address complex integration challenges. Jason thoroughly enjoys sharing knowledge and learning from others with similar roles. He is excited to train on two levels of excel training courses along with a presentation titled ‘Integrating Land Data – What to expect with Acquisitions & Divestitures’. In his spare time, Jason enjoys mountain biking, golf, and rugby. He currently sits as Vice President of the Canton Rugby Club with the goal of establishing youth rugby through the surrounding counties.

is Legal Counsel at Mitsui E&P USA LLC (“Mitsui”), an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, TX with substantial investments

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operating agreement disputes, and contractor services provider disputes. A large part of Justin’s practice is focused on the defense of class action litigation in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. In addition, Justin provides extensive counseling to exploration and production companies regarding royalty and lease obligations, marketing and sales of production, management of lease assets, and other development, maintenance, and marketing issues.

Carole Tear Operations Accounting Advisor, Chesapeake Energy Corporation Carole started her career with Chesapeake in 1997, after graduating from Oklahoma State University with degrees in accounting and management. She has contributed to several

Melissa P. Martin Member, Attorney, The Title Law Group PLLC Melissa represents clients in oil and gas law, estate planning, and probate matters, with an emphasis on oil and gas title opinions. Melissa particularly enjoys helping royalty owners and division order

areas at Chesapeake, including operations analysis, joint venture audit, internal audit, payouts, projects, litigation support, and fixed asset accounting. Carole also contributed to Chesapeake’s conversion from full cost accounting to successful efforts accounting in 2019 and the fresh start valuation during Chesapeake’s Chapter 11 filing in 2020. In her various roles at Chesapeake, Carole has also been responsible for providing training for employees throughout Accounting, Land, and Operations. Carole has been active in recruiting for Chesapeake and led the Accounting Intern program from 2006 to 2015. Carole is an active member of COPAS OKC and served as Education Chair for six years, Audit Chair for three years, President for two years, Vice President for one year, and Director for six years. Carole is the current co-chair of the COPAS National Emerging Issues subcommittee and a past National Education Chair and has served on COPAS drafting and research committees at the national level. Carole also serves as Chair Elect of the Board of Directors for City Care Oklahoma City, a nonprofit serving the local homeless and disadvantaged. Carole volunteers as a judge for the Oklahoma regional high school and collegiate Ethics Bowls sponsored by the SEED Foundation, an organization that promotes and cultivates ethical thinking and practical decision making through education.

departments to help cure title issues and release suspense. Prior to joining The Title Law Group, Melissa served as the Manager of the Division Order department of a local Fortune 500 Energy company, with experience participating in many special projects and working across multiple assets, including operations in Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania. Melissa also has experience as a corporate attorney in the Land department curing title for drilling and production across numerous assets. Melissa is a native of Newark, Delaware, but is now proud to call Oklahoma her home state. She currently resides in Oklahoma City with her husband Tyler, and their son.

Andrew S Graham Member, Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC

Timothy C. Dowd Elias, Books, Brown & Nelson, PC

Andy focuses his practice in the areas of energy and mineral law (oil and gas, coal, and coalbed methane) real estate, and commercial transactions. Mr. Graham regularly assists clients with mineral

Timothy C. Dowd is an attorney with Elias, Books, Brown & Nelson, PC in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His primary area of practice is oil and gas law, including the rendering of

title examinations, coordinating and performing due diligence, buying, and selling mineral assts, and issues related to surface use and compensation arising from mineral development. Andy has been selected as a course instructor for the American Association of Professional Landmen’s new Renewable Energy Certificate Program

title opinions and drafting of industry contracts. Mr. Dowd is a past President of the Oklahoma City Mineral Lawyers Society and former Chairperson of the Oklahoma Bar Association Mineral Law Section. Mr. Dowd is also the author of the chapter on Oil and Gas Titles in West Publishing Company’s Oklahoma Real Estate Forms and Practice. He is the author of many articles.

K. Jason Lucas, Member Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC

Jason focuses his practice on energy transactions and natural resources law. He regularly assists Fortune 500 energy developers in major U.S. shale plays to meet drilling schedules and trade assets.

Justin H Werner Partner, ReedSmith

Justin focuses his practice on all aspects of oil and gas law, representing energy clients on a range of litigation issues relating to the production of natural gas throughout the Appalachian region. He represents natural gas production companies in Pennsylvania and Ohio courts and in arbitrations on royalty disputes, lease disputes, joint

His experience includes major energy transactions, large-scale due diligence projects, mineral title opinions, defect & curative reports, purchase and sale agreements and closings. Mr. Lucas advocates for client interests through leadership positions in various regional and national oil and gas associations. He is a past President of NADOA. Jason is a sought-after speaker, providing educational

work. Demetri and the KRCL energy team regularly speak on cutting-edge energy law issues throughout Texas. In support of KRCL’s Chambers-ranked bankruptcy practice, Demetri advises oilfield equipment financiers and banks in preserving and enforcing multi-million dollar security interests.

lectures across the country at industry organizations. He is the author of thought leadership materials designed to inform developers of changes in energy law and contributes to the Steptoe & Johnson “Summary of Selected Principals of Oil and Gas Law.”

Jennifer Horchem of Counsel, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP Ms. Horchem’s practice focuses on environmental law and public lands. She brings to DGS unique competencies acquired during her

William R. Keffer Professor, Texas Tech School of Law

Before joining the faculty in 2014, Bill Keffer was in practice for thirty years. After obtaining his BA in History from SMU in 1981 and his JD from the

seven years as Associate General Counsel and Vice President – Land Administration at Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas. There, she collaborated with outside counsel, landmen, and brokers during acquisitions and sales; conducted due diligence; and drafted lease-related documents, exploration and development agreements, and purchase and sale agreements. In addition, she reviewed title opinions and managed state and federal royalty and tax audit responses. Her litigation responsibilities involved title and royalty payment issues, as well as the drafting and negotiating of settlement agreements. Prior to joining Slawson Exploration Company, Inc.’s in-house legal team, Ms. Horchem was an associate at two Kansas law firms. Her work encompassed oil and gas, real estate, probate, and administrative law.

University of Texas in 1984, Mr. Keffer’s first position was with the Dallas law firm of Vial, Hamilton, Koch & Knox, where he had a general litigation practice. His next position was as in-house litigation-management counsel with ARCO Oil & Gas Company, where he presided over a national docket of over 120 cases. While at ARCO, he began specializing in oilfield-pollution cases and handled all kinds of environmental claims in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, California, Kansas, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. After leaving ARCO and joining the Dallas law firm now known as Foley Gardere, Mr. Keffer’s practice focused exclusively on oilfield-pollution litigation, and he represented various energy companies, such as ARCO, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and Vastar. Mr. Keffer also, on occasion, successfully represented various landowners in prosecuting their oilfield-pollution claims, including ranch families in the Permian Basin and South Texas, as well as rural landowners in the Barnett shale in North Texas. After leaving Gardere, Mr. Keffer had his own practice in Dallas for thirteen years, where he continued to focus on environmental matters involving the oil-and-gas industry. During that time, he also served in the Texas legislature for two terms from 2003 to 2007, representing House District 107 in Northeast Dallas County.

Eli Murray, CPL, CDOA Land Manager, Dorchester Minerals LP Eli Murray is currently the Land Manager for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. She has held various positions at other companies ranging from File Clerk to

Landman to Property Administration and Division Order Manager. She is a Certified Division Order Analyst, Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst, and Certified Professional Landman. She has a B.A. from Texas A&M University and a M.L.S. from the University of Oklahoma, and she is a veteran of the United States Army Reserves.

Demetri Economou Director, Kane Russell Coleman Logan

Demetri Economou has over a decade of high-stakes oil and gas experience and currently co-chairs KRCL’s Energy, Oil & Gas Practice Group. Demetri is regularly on the front lines of disputes,

Judy Moreland, CDOA Retired

Judy Moreland, CDOA, is the former Land Administration Manager at Concho Resources in Midland, TX. She is a NADOA Past President and

both before and during litigation. With over 10 years advising general counsel and business leaders in the energy industry, Demetri brings the experience and resolve necessary to meet any legal challenge. He provides trusted advice to KRCL’s upstream, midstream and oilfield services clients, including in high-dollar royalty litigation and cases involving lease and deed interpretation, surface use, midstream and services contracts, and oilfield trade secrets, including both trial and appellate

is currently the Executive Director at Friendship House in Midland, TX. Judy will teach select chapters of the CDOA Manual in the morning class on Wednesday September 5, 2023.

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