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Power up your knowledge at this year’s Energy Conference, formerly known as the Oil & Gas Conference. Dive into the evolving landscape of the energy sector, including oil, gas, and beyond. With top industry experts leading the way, this event equips you with insights and strategies to stay ahead in one of the state’s most critical industries. Whether you’re directly involved in energy or not, the takeaways will spark opportunities for all professionals.  DAY ONE: Thursday, December 5  8:00 am Registration Opens  8:25 am Welcome/Opening Remarks  8:30 – 9:00 am Oil and Gas Industry Update Mike Moncla • President – Louisiana Oil & Gas Association • Baton Rouge, LA  9:00 – 10:00 am Recent Developments in Mineral Law Kyle Polozola, JD • Kean Miller • Lafayette, LA  10:00 – 10:20 am Break  10:20 – 11:20 am Elections Have Consequences - Federal Tax Update John Schmidt, CGMA, CPA, MBA, PFS • Pelican Tax & Consulting CPA, LLC • Shreveport, LA  11:20 am – 12:10 pm Department of Energy and Natural Resources Update Tyler Gray • Secretary – Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources • Baton Rouge, LA   12:10 – 1:10 pm Lunch (included)  1:10 – 2:40 pm Energy Update Dr. Mark Zappi, PE • Professor of Chemical Engineering - University of Louisiana Lafayette • Lafayette, LA  2:40 – 3:00 pm Break  3:00 – 3:50 pm Global Expansion Opportunities Thomas Elliott, CPA, CGMA • Loadmaster Industries • Broussard, LADavid Russell • Loadmaster Industries • Broussard, LA  3:50 – 4:50 pm Carbon Capture Update Mark Dore • Kean Miller • Lafayette, LA 

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Power up your knowledge at this year’s Energy Conference, formerly known as the Oil & Gas Conference. Dive into the evolving landscape of the energy sector, including oil, gas, and beyond. With top industry experts leading the way, this event equips you with insights and strategies to stay ahead in one of the state’s most critical industries. Whether you’re directly involved in energy or not, the takeaways will spark opportunities for all professionals.  DAY ONE: Thursday, December 5  8:00 am Registration Opens  8:25 am Welcome/Opening Remarks  8:30 – 9:00 am Oil and Gas Industry Update Mike Moncla • President – Louisiana Oil & Gas Association • Baton Rouge, LA  9:00 – 10:00 am Recent Developments in Mineral Law Kyle Polozola, JD • Kean Miller • Lafayette, LA  10:00 – 10:20 am Break  10:20 – 11:20 am Elections Have Consequences - Federal Tax Update John Schmidt, CGMA, CPA, MBA, PFS • Pelican Tax & Consulting CPA, LLC • Shreveport, LA  11:20 am – 12:10 pm Department of Energy and Natural Resources Update Tyler Gray • Secretary – Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources • Baton Rouge, LA   12:10 – 1:10 pm Lunch (included)  1:10 – 2:40 pm Energy Update Dr. Mark Zappi, PE • Professor of Chemical Engineering - University of Louisiana Lafayette • Lafayette, LA  2:40 – 3:00 pm Break  3:00 – 3:50 pm Global Expansion Opportunities Thomas Elliott, CPA, CGMA • Loadmaster Industries • Broussard, LADavid Russell • Loadmaster Industries • Broussard, LA 3:50 – 4:50 pm Carbon Capture Update Mark Dore • Kean Miller • Lafayette, LA    DAY TWO: Friday, December 6  7:30 am Registration Opens  7:55 am Opening Remarks  8:00 – 9:00 am A Primer - The Joint Operating Agreement and Accounting ProcedureMike Cougevan • Vice President – Martindale Consultants, Inc. • Denver, CO  9:00 – 10:00 am Technology Update, including Artificial Intelligence Les Nettleton • Retired- Bourgeois Bennett • New Orleans, LA  10:0 – 10:20 am Break  10:20 –11:35 am State Tax Update: Property, Sales and Income Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD, LLM • EisnerAmper LLP • Baton Rouge, LAJulia Bennetsen, JD • EisnerAmper LLP • Little Rock, AR 11:35 am – 12:35 pm Lunch  12:35 – 1:55 pm Gulf Coast Energy Update Greg Upton, PhD • Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA  1:55 – 2:45 pm   Employment Law Update E. Fredrick Preis, Jr., JD • Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP • New Orleans, LA 2:45 – 3:05 pm Break  3:05 – 4:20 pm   Economic Update Stephen Morgan • Senior Vice President, Investment Director – Hancock Whitney Asset Management • New Orleans, LA    

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Eat, Drink & Be Merry at the LCPA Holiday Social! Join us for a fun night filled with food, drinks, and holiday cheer with colleagues and friends. Let's "wrap up" the year in style and spread some joy to local families by bringing non-perishable food items to donate to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Here's what to bring. RSVP to save your spot! This event is Free for Members. There are additional costs for guests & non-members. Please RSVP by November 27th.  New to chapter events?Chapter events are planned by members of the Baton Rouge Chapter Board. Feel free to reach out to any of these members with questions.

Power up your knowledge at this year’s Energy Conference, formerly known as the Oil & Gas Conference. Dive into the evolving landscape of the energy sector, including oil, gas, and beyond. With top industry experts leading the way, this event equips you with insights and strategies to stay ahead in one of the state’s most critical industries. Whether you’re directly involved in energy or not, the takeaways will spark opportunities for all professionals. DAY TWO: Friday, December 6  7:30 am Registration Opens  7:55 am Opening Remarks  8:00 – 9:00 am A Primer - The Joint Operating Agreement and Accounting ProcedureMike Cougevan • Vice President – Martindale Consultants, Inc. • Denver, CO  9:00 – 10:00 am Technology Update, including Artificial Intelligence  Les Nettleton • Retired- Bourgeois Bennett • New Orleans, LA  10:0 – 10:20 am Break  10:20 –11:35 am State Tax Update: Property, Sales and Income Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD, LLM • EisnerAmper LLP • Baton Rouge, LAJulia Bennetsen, JD • EisnerAmper LLP • Little Rock, AR 11:35 am – 12:35 pm Lunch  12:35 – 1:55 pm Gulf Coast Energy Update Greg Upton, PhD • Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA  1:55 – 2:45 pm   Employment Law Update E. Fredrick Preis, Jr., JD • Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP • New Orleans, LA 2:45 – 3:05 pm Break  3:05 – 4:20 pm   Economic Update Stephen Morgan • Senior Vice President, Investment Director – Hancock Whitney Asset Management • New Orleans, LA 

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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.

The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.