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The Oil Price Crash and the Shifting Energy Landscape

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May 5, 2015

4:00 am - 7:30 am

This half-day event will bring together experts from Columbia University to discuss the policy issues and opportunities presented by the dramatic change in oil prices.

Confirmed speakers include: David Schizer, Columbia Law School, Michael Graetz, Columbia Law School, David Sandalow, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, Geoffrey Heal, Columbia Business School, Jesse J. Greene, Jr., Columbia Business School, Jason Bordoff, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, Bob McNally, The Rapidan Group and Colin Fenton, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.

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The conference is sponsored in partnership with the Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy.

Attendance is free of charge. Advance registration is required.

CLE credit is available.

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