College of Law

Faculty and Staff

B.A., University of Colorado Boulder (2005), Special Honors
J.D., University of Colorado Boulder (2007)

Email: trighett@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307) 766-2087
Office: 204 College of Law

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Professor Righetti is on sabbatical for the 2021-22 academic year.

Tara Righetti joined the University of Wyoming College of Law faculty in the fall of 2014. Prior to that, she served as CEO and general counsel of a privately owned upstream oil and gas company with operations in six states and on the outer continental shelf. She is admitted to practice in Texas and California and is a Certified Professional Landman.

Professor Righetti teaches classes related to oil and gas and commercial law. She also teaches the Natural Resources Field Practicum. Her research interests include split estate issues, royalty payments, subsurface trespass, and energy development on public land. Professor Righetti's research focuses on legal issues related to oil and gas regulation, land use, contracts, and development.

Teaching: Advanced Corporate Law, Advanced Oil and Gas Law, Energy Deals, Energy Resource Management, Oil and Gas Law, Natural Resources Practicum Field Option