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Utility Law Section Fall Seminar Thursday, October 30 - Friday, October 31
French Lick Resort
About the Event This annual event offers the opportunity to network with seasoned regulatory law practitioners in the electric, communications, consumer, water, and natural gas industries, as well as learn about new developments and hear the direction the industry and practice is heading, in addition to pragmatic practice tips. Additionally, the section’s annual business meeting takes place during the fall seminar. This year's seminar will wrap up by Noon on Friday, Oct. 31 so attendees may be home in time for any Halloween festivities!
Who Might Enjoy This This event is geared towards the Utility Law practitioner as well as employees of the IURC and OUCC.
Schedule
Thursday, October 3012:30 p.m. -
Registration Opens
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
AI + Ethics (1.0 Ethics)
Cari Sheehan, Taft Law
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Federal Natural Gas Regulatory Update (1.0 CLE)
Fred Jauss, Husch Blackwell
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Pole Attachments (1.0 CLE)
Matt Long, Indiana Energy Association
Steve Rogers, Director, State Government Relations, AT&T
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Water Sales & Economies of Scale: Perspectives on Water System Acquisitions from Utilities Big and Small (1.0 CLE)
Justin Schneider, Indiana American Water
Lorean Johnston, Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
Daniel Le Vay, OUCC
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Reception in the Paddock Room of the Valley Bar & Grill
Friday, October 318:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Grid Enhancing Tech Panel (1.25 CLE)
Robb Mork, Senior Advisor US Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, Heimdall Power
Jenny Netherton, Officer, Energy Modernization, State Campaigns, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Andy Witmier, Director of Resource Utilization, MISO
Moderator: Mike Blackwell, Husch Blackwell
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Utility Law Updates (.25 CLE)
Mark Alson, Electric Division Chair
Scott Franson, Gas Division Chair
Courtney Darcy, Utility Services/Consumer Division Chair-Elect
Jack Petr, Water/Sewer Division Chair
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Fireside Chat with Commissioner Huston (.5 CLE)
Moderator: Beth Heline, IURC
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Status of Solar Opportunities for Low Income Hoosiers (.5 CLE)
Alison Becker, Program Director, Solar Opportunities Indiana
11:45 a.m. - Noon
Section’s Annual Business Meeting
Hotel Information French Lick Resort
8670 West State Road 56
French Lick IN 47432
www.frenchlick.com
The ISBA rate at French Lick Resort is $169/night. Click on the link below to make your room reservation. To take advantage of ISBA's special room rate, your reservation must be made by October 9, 2025.
Reservation link>>
(Note: the group code and the password are the same: 1025ISB)
Why Book with Us: When you make a reservation within ISBA’s block of rooms, you help the section avoid costly attrition charges and strengthen our ability to negotiate preferential pricing for future seminars. Not only does this help keep conference registration fees stable and affordable, it also ensures you receive the best available rate and stay close to all the seminar activities. Please make your reservation count by booking with us.
Pricing and Registration
The early bird registration deadline ends October 9! Program materials will be emailed to registered attendees the week of the seminar. In order to receive this information, please make sure your email is listed correctly when registering for the seminar. Since materials will be provided electronically, we encourage attendees to download the materials prior to the seminar and bring their laptops with them (powerstrips will be provided throughout the seminar room). Registration includes CLE programming and electronic materials, Thursday's reception, Friday breakfast and refreshment breaks. | Early Bird
(By 10.9) | Regular
(10.10-10.26) | On-Site
(After 10.26) | ISBA Utility Law Section Member | $325 | $350 | $375 | ISBA Non-Utility Law Section Member | $425 | $425 | $450 | ISBA Member Government Employee | $125 | $150 | $175 | ISBA Member Law Student | $50 | $75 | $100 | Non-ISBA Member | $550 | $575 | $600
| | Non-ISBA Member (not claiming CLE credit) | $150 | $175 | $200 |
Attire Suggested attire is business casual. Cancellation Policy Refunds will be issued for cancellations received in writing on or before October 16, 2025 and are subject to a $25 processing fee. Refunds will not be granted after October 16, 2025 nor will they be given for no-shows after the conference. If you are unable to attend but would like to send someone in your place, contact Ashley Higgins.
More Information Code of Conduct Policy for ISBA Events
Questions? Contact Ashley Higgins, Director of Events & Sponsorships.
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