College of Law
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3035
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-6416
Fax: 307-766-6417
Email: lawadmis@uwyo.edu
Tara K. Righetti
Professor of Law, Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Policies - University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) and the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
B.A., University of Colorado Boulder (2005), Special Honors
J.D., University of Colorado Boulder (2007)
Email: trighett@uwyo.edu
Office: 451 Hill Hall
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
College of Law
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3035
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-6416
Fax: 307-766-6417
Email: lawadmis@uwyo.edu