The State of the Shale Play BakerHostetler, one of the first national law firms to create a dedicated shale practice, is pleased to co-host this program with Young Professionals in Energy. The Shale Symposium will focus on the shale phenomenon in the United States and its implications in the energy industry. The program will feature distinguished speakers who will provide thoughtful insight on the future of the energy industry. Monday, March 24, 2014 | 6:00 p.m. CDT Program offered in-person or by webinar Featured speakers include: •Jorge Leis - Partner and Head of Americas Oil & Gas Practice, Bain & Company •Kenneth M. Fisher - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Noble Energy Our speakers will discuss: •The history of the shale phenomenon and its future •The disagreement between various groups on the shale industry •Long-term strategic planning for the shale industry •North American shale gas and the implications both domestically and globally •The status of LNG and NGL exports and what the industry is projecting •An operator's perspective on the current state of the energy industry, including opinions on how to produce energy safely and sustainably •The anti-fracking movement and the community outreach and educational programs implemented to resolve it •The shale industry's positive effect on the U.S. economy
