PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS




Mr. Boigon has lectured and written widely on land use issues, regulatory policy, joint operations and other aspects of oil and gas law and practice. 


Major publications and drafting projects include:


  • “The Joint Operating Agreement in a Hostile Environment,” 1986 Inst. on Law and Tax., SW Legal Found.


  • “Liabilities and Relationships of Co-Owners Under Agreements for Joint Development of Oil and Gas Properties,” 1985 Inst. on Law and Tax., SW Legal Found.


  • “Liabilities of Nonoperating Oil and Gas Interest Owners,” Special Inst. on Oil and Gas Agreements,” Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Found. (May 1983)


  • Member of drafting committee and principal draftsman, 1989 revision of AAPL Form 610 Joint Operating Agreement


  • Member of drafting committee, 2023 AAPL form Participation Agreement


Recent presentations include:


  • “Oil and Gas: How Development and Mineral Rights Coexist,” CLE International, 27th Annual Conference on Land Use Law (December 2022)


  • “How To Navigate Land Use After SB19-181,” CLE International, 25th Annual Conference on Land Use Law (December 2019)


  • Speaker, “Regulation of Oil and Gas Development in Colorado: Continuing Conflict,” Women’s Energy Network 2019 National Energy Conference (March 2019)


  • Speaker (with others), “Working with Stakeholders in the Context of Fracking: A Panel Discussion,” Special Institute on the Law of Fracking (January 2019), Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation 


  • Co-Author, "Stock Sales Versus Asset Sales" with Paul Hilton. Special Institute on Oil and Gas Agreements, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (May 2016)


  • Panelist, “What’s Going On in the Conversation Between Industry and Citizens in Colorado? Reconciling Community and Industry Perspectives,” 2014 Natural Gas Symposium, Center for the New Energy Economy, Colorado State University (September 2014)


  • Panelist, “Toward a Dialogue on Fracking and Shale Development,” El Pomar Foundation: Forum for Civic Advancement (June 2014)


  • “Tradition and Innovation in the Oil and Gas Industry: Reflections and Observations - Toward a Rational Dialogue on Fracking,” FrackingSENSE 2.0, Center of the American West, University of Colorado (December 2013)


  • “State Pre-Emption of Local Regulation of Oil and Gas Development: Industry Perspective,” cle International, 19th Annual Conference on Land Use Law (November 2013)


  • Panelist, “Changing Regulatory Frameworks for Shale Development and Social License To Operate,” Joint Program of Institute for Energy Law and University of Colorado Law School (July 2013)


  • “Expectations vs. Reality: Performance and Nonperformance Issues in Oilfield Goods and Services Contracts,” Special Institute On Oil And Gas Agreements: Contracting For Goods, Services And People, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (May 2013)


  • Moderator, "Empowering Policy: New Paradigms and Old Roadblocks," Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Strategy Conference, Colorado Oil and Gas Association (August 2012)


  • "Oil and Gas Startups: What Makes Them Successful in Today's Environment?," Oil & Gas Monitor (August 15, 2012)


  • "Local Regulation of Oil and Gas," Denver Business Journal (July 13, 2012)


  • Moderator, "Natural Gas in the Levant Basin," panel discussion sponsored by Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (May 2012)


  • "Local Regulation of Oil and Gas," presented to Natural Resources and Energy Law Section, Colorado Bar Association (March 15, 2012)


  • Program chair, 5th Annual Platt's Rockies Gas and Oil Conference (April 2011)


  • Participant in Natural Gas Solutions Summit, a conference of the natural gas industry and environmental community to seek collaborative efforts promoting a low-carbon future, sponsored by Aspen Science Institute. (May 2010)


  • "New Oil and Gas Regulations in Colorado," presented to IPAA luncheon at Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute (July 24, 2009)


  • "Update on Implementation of COGCC Rules," Club 20 Summer Committee Meetings (July 15, 2009)


  • Moderator for panel on "A Dialogue, Not a Shouting Match – Seeking Common Ground with Environmentalists," Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Strategy Conference, Colorado Oil and Gas Association (July 2009)


  • "Forging Ahead with Gas and Oil," Law Week Colorado (June 8, 2009)


  • "New Oil and Gas Regulations for Colorado: How Will They Impact Your Operations?" presented to Society of Independent Petroleum Earth Scientists (April 23, 2009)


  • Speaker and program Co-chair, "Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Comprehensive Rulemaking of 2008," Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (February 2009)


  • Moderator for panel of industry, regulatory and conservation group representatives on "Managing Oil and Gas Development in Colorado: The New COGCC Rules" sponsored by the Natural Resources Law Center (December 16, 2008)


  • Moderator for panel of senior industry executives and Denver's Mayor John Hickenlooper on keynote program on "Resolving Societal Paradoxes at the Energy Epicenter of the Rocky Mountain West." Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Strategy Conference & Investment Forum, Colorado Oil and Gas Association (July 2008)


  • Program Chair and Speaker on "Oil and Gas Acquisitions," Special Institute on Strategic Risk Management for Natural Resources Companies and Their Advisors, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (May 21, 2008)


  • "Liabilities of the Parties to a Model Form Operating Agreement: Who Is Responsible for What?" presented to Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Special Institute on Oil and Gas Agreements: Joint Operations (March 27, 2008)


  • "Environment and Wildlife: Development of New Oil and Gas Regulations - Industry Perspective." Colorado Bar Association, Joint Environmental and Natural Resources Monthly Topical CLE Luncheon (February 26, 2008)


  • Conference Chair and Speaker, Platts' Rockies Gas and Oil Conference (April 2007)


  • "Colorado Split Estates Update." IPAA/Hart's Land and Royalties Conference (November 2006)


  • "Split Estates Update." Annual Meeting of Club 20 (July 13, 2006)


  • "Split Estates: Challenges and Opportunities For Industry." Annual Meeting of Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (June 9, 2006)


  • Co-Author, "Stock Sales Versus Asset Sales" with Paul Hilton. Special Institute on Oil and Gas Agreements, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (May 2006)


  • "Public Land Access for Oil and Gas Producers: NEPA Challenges and Strategies." Independent Petroleum Association of America/Hart’s 2005 Land and Royalties Conference (November 2005)