William Houser

About William Houser

Envisioning success through top tier Legal & Corporate Counsel, Corporate Development, Financial Transactions, & Regulatory Affairs. Powerful and persuasive attorney specializing in the intersection of environment and economics – people, profits, and planet. Promote environmental protection, social responsibility, and profitability, supporting operators in conserving resources (from energy to water to dollars) and improving efficiency. Possess a genuine interest in corporate governance, professionalism, with high energy, and flexibility to adapt to often dynamic priorities. Anticipate business needs and legal developments and advise business management on the legal implications of activity and transactions. Skilled in driving communications throughout organizational levels, a talented attorney with the ability to ensure successful resolution of litigation while focusing strategic operations in achieving company goals. Significant and substantive experience in renewable energy and/or infrastructure project development, project finance, and/or M&A for energy projects and businesses. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a network among state and local officials to serve as a trusted resource for both formal and informal input on industry issues. History of influence on the design and application of new legislation and regulations both through Industry Associations and working directly with State agencies, State legislative bodies, as well as local, county or city officials as needed. Spearhead energy solutions as Chairperson of Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association’s Long Lateral Committee – Recognized as the 2017 OKOGA member of the year for leading efforts to negotiate, author and lobby for passage of the 2017 Energy Jobs Act, the first time in the 100-year history of the organization that a member was honored with such an award.Oil / Gas Agreements Legal Regulatory Compliance Consultative Communications Organizational Effectiveness Contractual Agreements Litigation & Arbitration Management Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Commercial Contract Strategies Due Diligence Title Negotiations Land Government Affairs

Experience

1. Director of Regulatory Affairs

   Continental Resources

   Oct 2021 — Present · Oklahoma City, OK, US

Education

• Oklahoma City University School of Law

  J.D.

• Washburn University

  BS, Political Science

Skills

• Energy Industry
• Energy
• Title Opinions
• Property Law
• Westlaw
• Contract Negotiation
• Energy Law
• Oil & Gas
• Civil Litigation
• Titles
• Gas
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Petroleum
• Corporate Law
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Natural Gas
• Commercial Litigation
• Oil & Gas Law
• Legal Research