Lawrence Bender Inducted Into North Dakota Petroleum Council Hall of Fame

Fredrikson attorney Lawrence Bender has been inducted into the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) Hall of Fame during their 2024 Annual Meeting. The NDPC Hall of Fame recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of oil and natural gas in North Dakota. The criteria for the award include at least 25 years of work in the oil and gas industry with the majority of that time being spent in the Williston Basin. In addition, the recipient must have contributed significantly to the functions and activities of the associations representing the oil and gas industry in North Dakota and supported the promotion and development of the industry through hard work on behalf of the membership, commitment to well-being of the industry and participation in association activities.

Bender has deep expertise in oil and gas law, public utility law and other regulatory matters. He represents oil and gas exploration companies, drilling companies, oil field service companies, pipeline companies, and other businesses in state and federal litigation and contested proceedings before various state and federal agencies. He represents and advises a wide variety of natural resources and energy related companies regarding contractual matters and compliance with state and federal regulations. Bender’s extensive experience in real estate law allows him to offer professional assistance with the sale and purchase of oil and gas properties, as well as title examination and complex financing transactions.

Prior to joining the firm, Bender served as an Assistant Attorney General of the State of North Dakota and as Counsel for the North Dakota Industrial Commission, Oil and Gas Division, and the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands, giving him first-hand knowledge of the regulation of oil and gas companies in the state.

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