Leadership Class
The Institute for Energy Law is now accepting applications for the 9th Leadership Class (2026-27). This prestigious program is primarily for energy professionals who have been practicing in the energy field between three and twelve years. Generally, class members are under forty years of age. Although members are largely attorneys, prior classes have included consultants, accountants, and other types of energy professionals. Prior classes have included individuals from large and small law firms, in-house legal departments, government, law professors, consultant firms, and others.
Why Apply?
Through participation, class members will increase their knowledge of leadership, communication, diversity, and the energy industry. Participants will also discover their strengths and weaknesses, the traits of excellent leadership, and opportunities for success as energy professionals in today’s climate. In addition, class members will build strong bonds with their fellow class members, establish relationships with IEL leaders, and have increased opportunities within IEL.
Program
Most of the program will be conducted online, but an in-person class retreat will be held tentatively on September 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and September 24, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Houston, Texas. Attendance is required at the retreat absent pre-approval during the application process for extenuating circumstances.
The program will begin with online programming in August 2026.
Class members will be allowed to attend the 10th National Young Energy Professionals Law Conference (date and location TBD), and the 78th Annual Energy Law Conference, in Houston, Texas in February 2025, for free. Additional free programming may also be provided to class members.
Costs & Direct Benefits
The program fee is $700, which provides individuals with the following direct benefits:
- Associate Membership in IEL for the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027
- Participation in all Leadership Class Events, including an in-person retreat
- Free registration to the 78th Annual Energy Law Conference
- Free registration to the 10th National Young Energy Professionals’ Conference
- Free registration for any young energy professional conference or programs
- Free registration for all IEL webinars
- Free registration for all online conferences
- Free registration for all events free for IEL Advisory Board Members
- Ability to participate on all IEL Practice Committees
Application
To apply, please complete the application found at this link. The application deadline is May 29, 2026.
Questions
If you have questions regarding the Leadership Class, please contact:
Vickie Adams
IEL Director
972.244.3421
vadams@cailaw.org