Firm Happenings

Rob Mathes at Cheyenne Frontier Days

Recently, BLL shareholder Rob "Cowboy" Mathes took a few days off to attend Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He is shown HERE with his wife Brittany and gracious hosts Dru Bower-Moore and Randy Bolles of event sponsor Devon Energy Production Company. Rumor has it that "Cowboy" Rob competed in the ropin' and bronc ridin' competitions. 8/4/11

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Participation

The firm continues to play an active role in the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Laura Lindley, who previously served as the President of the Foundation, continues her role as a Trustee at Large and teaches at the biennial Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Short Course. Laura also is the updating author for a chapter of the RMMLF Law of Federal Oil and Gas Leasing and has prepared and presented numerous papers at a variety of Annual Institutes and Special Institutes. Rob Mathes served as a Trustee at Large from 2007 – 2010 and was recently reelected as a Trustee at Large for 2011-2012. Rob also teaches at the biennial Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Short Course, is a contributing editor to the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Newsletter, and continues to serve as the updating author of Chapter 15 of the RMMLF Law of Federal Oil and Gas Leases, covering Surface Management Requirements and Special Stipulations. Katie Schroder was recently elected as a Trustee At Large for the Foundation for 2011 – 2012 and serves as the updating author of Chapter 2 of the Law of Federal Oil and Gas Leases relating to the history of federal oil and gas leasing laws. Katie previously presented a paper at the 55th Annual Institute regarding the interplay between NEPA, FLPMA, and the Clean Air Act. 7/27/11

Katie Schroder Named As Shareholder

The shareholders of Bjork Lindley Little are proud to welcome Katie Schroder as a fellow shareholder, effective July 1, 2011. Since joining BLL in 2005, Katie has developed an extensive practice dealing with all aspects of leasing and development activities on federal lands, including federal regulatory interpretation and compliance in connection with leasing and development and public lands issues. Katie practices regularly before federal courts and administrative agencies involving oil and gas development on federal lands. 7/27/11

BLL Attorneys Again Recognized as Colorado Super Lawyers

Laura Lindley has been recognized for her sixth consecutive year (2006-2011) as a Colorado Super Lawyer in the field of Energy and Natural Resources Law by the publishers of Law & Politics magazine. Laura has also previously been recognized by the same publication as one of the top female lawyers practicing in Colorado. David Little has been recognized for his third consecutive year (2009-2011) as a Colorado Super Lawyer in the fields of Energy & Natural Resources Law. Rob Mathes has been recognized for his third consecutive year (2009-2011) as a Rising Star in the field of Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation. http://www.superlawyers.com/colorado/ 3/31/11

BLL Recognized As A “Best Firm” By U.S. News

BLL was recognized as a top-tier Colorado law firm in the fields of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, and Oil and Gas Law in the 2010 edition of “ Best Law Firms” published by U.S. News and World Report. BLL was also noted as a nationally-recognized firm in the field of Oil and Gas Law.
http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/firms/bjork-lindley-little-pc/overview/24432/ 3/31/11

Membership In The International Network Of Boutique Law Firms

Since 2005, BLL has been a member of the highly exclusive International Network of Boutique Law Firms as the Oil, Gas and Mining representative for the Denver Chapter. BLL’s membership in this prestigious organization reflects our commitment to offering our clients the best possible representation in all areas of the law. Through our association with the other members of this selective network, we are able to refer our clients to a wide variety of knowledgeable firms specializing in various other disciplines. It also allows us to tap the best minds in the country on those specialized subjects, without the bureaucracy associated with large, faceless law firms. Please let us know if you need a referral, or visit the INBLF web site at www.inblf.com. 3/31/11

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