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2026-27 IEL Leadership Class Application

To be considered for the 2026-27 IEL Leadership Class, please answer all of the following questions. You must also upload a resume, which includes bar associations, business/professional associations, and civic activities that you have participated in during the past five years on this application. If you are unable to upload it via the application, send it to Emma Espey eespey@cailaw.org. For each activity, please indicate the nature of your participation and any awards or special recognition you have received. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Vickie Adams at vadams@cailaw.org.
1.Full Name:(Required.)
2.Place of Employment:(Required.)
3.Email Address:(Required.)
4.Phone Number:(Required.)
5.Full Business Mailing Address:(Required.)
6.Upload your resume/CV. Please do not just upload your bio from your firm website since it often does not include information regarding education, organizations, and prior employers.

If you are unable to upload it here, send it to Emma Espey (eespey@cailaw.org).
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7.Year Graduated Law School or with Highest Level Degree Obtained:(Required.)
8.Number of Years in Practice or Working (if not an attorney):(Required.)
9.Primary Area of Practice or Work:(Required.)
10.Are you currently an Advisory Board or YEP member of IEL? Current IEL membership is not required, but membership may be considered. The fee paid for the Leadership Class will include an IEL Associate Membership for the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027.(Required.)
11.Are you currently qualified to be an IEL Young Energy Professional (under 40 years of age and working in the energy sector)?(Required.)
12.How did you learn about IEL's leadership class?(Required.)
13.Please briefly explain your reasons for applying to this program and how you plan to use the experience to support your future aspirations as a member of the bar and/or a community leader.(Required.)
14.Why is this moment the right time for you to participate in this Leadership Class? (Please do not use more than 100 words to answer this question)
15.If you are accepted, what do you hope to gain from this year's IEL Leadership Class? (Please do not use more than 100 words to answer this question.)
16.Please explain your long-term goals for practice in the energy sector. (Please do not use more than 100 words to answer this question.)(Required.)
17.Please share three unique things about yourself that most people would not know—details, experiences, or qualities that offer insight beyond what is typically shared on a resume.(Required.)
18.If applicable, please include any special diversity factors, including race, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental differences and/or any other information you feel should be considered by the selection committee.(Required.)
19.Two fee waivers may be granted to selected applicants if (1) the applicant is employed in a public service job, a solo or small firm (less than 5) practice, or an in-house position, and (2) the applicant's annual income does not exceed $80,000. Are you seeking a fee waiver and meet these requirements? *(Required.)
20.Please confirm by typing your name that the information provided herein and in your resume is true and correct and that you understand that all accepted applicants are expected to attend the Class Retreat in Houston on tentatively scheduled for September 23-24. On September 23, the retreat is expected to start at 11 am and end around 7 pm and on September 24, it is expected to start at 8 am and end at 12:15 pm. You are expected to attend both days. If the dates or times of the retreat change, you will be notified promptly.(Required.)