Energy
Business
Employment
Litigation
Attorney
J.D. University of Pittsburgh
B.S. University of Mount Union
B.S. University of Mount Union
Licensure:
CO |
OK |
PA |
WV
Biography
Diana Prulhiere focuses her practice in the areas of energy and natural resources (oil and gas) law. Ms. Prulhiere regularly assists clients with mineral title examinations, due diligence projects and energy transactions throughout Colorado and Appalachia. Ms. Prulhiere is active in a number of industry groups focused on enhancing the careers of young professionals and women in the energy industry.
Know-How
Work Experience
2010 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2009-2010 University of Pittsburgh Environmental Law Clinic
2007-2008 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2009-2010 University of Pittsburgh Environmental Law Clinic
2007-2008 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Speaking Engagements
Presenter, David R. Little & Diana Prulhiere, “Colorado Oil and Gas Update,” Denver Association of Division Order Analysts Spring Seminar, Denver, CO May, 2018Presenter, David R. Little & Diana S. Prulhiere, “Firestone, Flowlines & More – What Operators Need to Know in Colorado,” National Association of Division Order Analysts 44th Annual Institute, Bastrop, TX November 2017Panelist, Benedict J. Kirchner, Diana S. Prulhiere & Matthew S. Schlensker, “Trending Title Topics from Around the Country,” Institute for Energy Law 1st National Young Energy Professionals’ Law Conference, New Orleans, LA 2017Co-Author, Diana S. Prulhiere, David R. Little & Casey C. Breese, Colorado, 3 Oil & Gas, Nat. Resources & Energy J. 663 (2017)Co-Chair and Moderator, “3rd Rockies Young Energy Professionals’ General Counsel Forum,” Institute for Energy Law, Denver, CO October 2017Presenter, David R. Little & Diana S. Prulhiere, “New Developments Impacting the Oil & Gas Industry in Colorado,” Denver Association of Division Order Analysts Meeting, Denver, CO September 2017Presenter, David R. Little & Diana S. Prulhiere, “New Developments Impacting the Oil & Gas Industry in Colorado,” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC National Energy Webcast, August 2017Contributor, David R. Little, Diana S. Prulhiere & Ghislaine Torres Bruner, “COGCC Issues Notice to Operators to Inspect Flowlines,” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Energy Alert, May 2017Presenter, Benedict J. Kirchner, Diana S. Prulhiere & Matthew S. Schlensker, “Trending Title Topics from Around the Country,” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC National Energy Webcast, April 2017Co-Author, Diana S. Prulhiere & David R. Little, Colorado, 2 Oil & Gas, Nat. Resources & Energy J. 139 (2016)Chair and Moderator, “2nd Rockies Young Energy Professionals’ General Counsel Forum,” Institute for Energy Law, Denver, CO October 2016Chair and Moderator, “1st Rockies Young Energy Professionals’ General Counsel Forum,” Institute for Energy Law, Denver, CO December 2015Contributor, “Summary of Selected Principles of Oil and Gas Law: Colorado,” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC (2015)Co-Author, “Montana Oil and Gas Update,” 2 Tex. A&M L. Rev. (Surv. on Oil & Gas) 157 (2015)Co-Author, “Kentucky Oil and Gas Update,” 1 Tex. A&M L. Rev. (Surv. on Oil & Gas) 91 (2014)Author, “Kentucky Oil and Gas Update,” 19 Tex. Wesleyan L. Rev. 347 (2013)Author, “Kentucky Oil and Gas Update,” 18 Tex. Wesleyan L. Rev. 499 (2012)Co-Author, “The States’ Legal Framework: Northeastern Region: The Regulation of Water Use and Handling in the Oil & Gas Industry in Appalachia,” Rocky Mnt. Min. L. Inst. 3B (2011 Nov.)
Key Experience
Managed abstracting and title teams to assist clients with development efforts
Undertook mineral and leasehold title examinations and drafted drilling and division order title opinions to assist clients in acquiring and leasing mineral rights
Performed due diligence, undertook curative work and prepared transactional documents to assist clients in various energy transactions
Memberships & Awards
Professional
Vice Chair, Young Energy Professionals' Committee, Institute for Energy Law 2018Institute for Energy Law Young Energy Professionals’ Rockies General Counsel Forum Chair, 2015-2016, Co-Chair 2017Institute for Energy Law Young Energy Professionals' Committee Member, 2011 - 2017, Membership Subcommittee Member and National Conference Subcommittee Member, 2017Institute for Energy Law Young Energy Professionals' Appalachia General Counsel Forum Co-Chair, 2014-2015Women's Energy Network Appalachia, Southern West Virginia Networking & Special Events Committee Chair, 2013Leadership Kanawha Valley, 2011Articles Editor, Pittsburgh Journal of Environmental and Public Health Law