13th Annual Energy Summit
October 23, 2025 | 3:00pm – 7:30pm
The Office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer
& Feld LLP, Dallas,
TX
AIRA and TMA Dallas/Ft. Worth are excited to present the 13th Annual Energy Summit on Thursday, October 23rd! This innovative afternoon program will bring together bankruptcy and restructuring advisors, attorneys and other practitioners for an afternoon of informative programming on the energy industry’s current issues, trends and developments. A networking reception will close out the program.
Location:
The Office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
The Union Dallas
2300 N. Field St #1800
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 969-2800
CPE/CLE: Up to 2.5 CPE / 2 CLE* credits are available. *Application for accreditation in Texas pending approval.
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Agenda
Check-in/Onsite Registration
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Keynote Presentation
Panelists
Steven Strom
Managing Director, Odinbrook Global Advisors (Denver, CO)
Refreshment Break
Restructuring Session: Targeted Areas of Stress
This panel will explore key themes impacting restructuring activity across the energy sector, including the increased level of activity within the renewables and energy transition subsectors.
Moderator
Sarah Schultz
Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Dallas, TX)
Panelists
James Donahoe
Managing Director, CSG Investments (Dallas, TX)
Michael Pokrassa
Managing Director, Raymond James (New York, NY)
Anu Sen
Managing Director, FTI Consulting, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Refreshment Break
M&A Session: State of Transactions
This moderated panel will examine the current landscape of mergers and acquisitions, trends in capital markets, and the evolving state of the energy sector. Key topics will include regulatory considerations, valuation trends, macro-economic factors, and emerging market dynamics that influence transaction strategies. Attendees will gain critical insights and practical guidance to adeptly navigate the complexities of energy M&A activities.
Moderator
Sean Clements
Managing Director, Huron (Houston, TX)
Panelists
Callie Hamilton
Managing Director, Prudential (Dallas, TX)
Jeremy Kennedy
Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP (Houston, TX)
Kevin Voelte
Managing Director, Riveron (Houston, TX)
Cocktail Reception
Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SPONSORS
13th Annual Energy Summit
Date & Time:
October 23, 2025 | 3:00pm –
7:30pm
Location:
Dallas, TX | The Office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer
& Feld LLP
Registration Rates
Sponsors
Additional sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Cheryl Campbell at ccampbell@aira.org.
Program Information
CPE/CLE Credit
Earn up to 2.5 CPE / 2 CLE* credits are available.*
*Application for accreditation in Texas pending approval.
Knowledge Level
All Levels—Beneficial to CPAs and other financial advisors new to a skill or attribute, including individuals at staff or entry level in an organization, as well as seasoned professionals who desire increased knowledge in the subject matter.
Learning Objectives
Please see session descriptions for discussion of related learning objectives.
Registration Requirements
Online registration and payment of fee is required to attend the program. Participants must submit request for CPE credit at the conclusion of the program. All session materials will be available to registrants prior to the start of the program. If unable to register online in advance of the program, onsite registration will be available.
Program Format
Group Live.
Prerequisites
None.
Advance Preparation
None.
Cancellations and Refunds
No refunds will be given for cancellations after Oct 09, 2025; however, substitutions will be allowed.
Questions and Complaints Resolution
For assistance or questions regarding refund, complaint and/or program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 541.858.1665. For additional questions or for resolution of any complaint send email to James Lukenda, Executive Director, jlukenda@aira.org
National Registry of CPE Sponsors
Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for group training on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
NASBA CPE Credits are made available and awarded for AIRA group training that complies with the Statement on Standards for CPE Programs. In accordance with these Standards, relevant group training details are disclosed to learners in advance via email invitations, registration websites, or other similar advance announcements.
AIRA’s CPE Sponsor ID Numbers:
- NASBA National Registry: 103243
- Texas State Board of Public Accountancy: 003242
Complaints regarding NASBA National Registry CPE Sponsors may be submitted to NASBA via their website, NASBARegistry.org. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of CPE Credits for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).