Shay R. Westbrook J.D.

Regulatory, Government Relations and Policy Analyst

Licensed and admitted to practice law in Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado – Studied law at the University of Wyoming College of Law with an emphasis on environmental, oil/gas, and mining law.
Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology and Management – Educational and professional background in wildlife biology and management; this has proven beneficial in the analysis of environmental regulations as they pertain to energy development and the protection of wildlife/habitat.
Expertise in state and federal rules, regulations, policies and orders governing oil and gas development operations in Wyoming.
Experienced in researching and analyzing the consequences of state and federal rules and regulations governing oil and gas development.
Experience working with state and federal agency personnel throughout planning and formulation processes used to establish rules, regulations, and policies impacting natural resource development.
Established relationships and experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies in Wyoming including the Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
Established relationships and experience working with energy industry trade associations.

Education

Juris Doctor, University of Wyoming College of Law, May 2009.
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology Management, University of Wyoming, May 2006.

Professional Memberships

Professional Career
GENE R. GEORGE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
REGULATORY, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND POLICY ANALYST October 2009

Provide a wide range of services to energy industry clientele focused on regulatory issues management: conduct regulatory issues and policy analysis; conduct strategic planning relative to state and federal agency initiatives; assist with permitting and application processes necessary to obtain authorization for desired operations; conduct regulatory compliance assessments and draft regulatory overviews for specific areas of development; work with state and federal agency personnel throughout planning and formulation processes for establishing rules, regulations, and policies that impact natural resource development – advocate clients interests throughout these development processes.

WYOMING ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE EXTERN, WATER & NATURAL RESOURCE DIVISION September 2008

Conduct research and analysis of legal issues involving the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD); draft legal memorandums for the WGFD attorney on such issues.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS INTERN, GENE R. GEORGE & ASSOCIATES, INC. February 2008

Work with state and federal agencies, energy industry interests, and others to develop public resource management strategies and policies; research and analyze environmental regulations; guide energy industry clientele through state and federal regulatory requirements applicable to natural resource development in Wyoming.

HABITAT AND ACCESS TECHNICIAN, WGFD May 2006

Performed variety of tasks associated with development, management and maintenance of state wildlife habitat areas and public fishing areas; interacted with public addressing concerns and questions raised regarding WGFD policies, practices, and decision making.

TOOTH AGING COORDINATOR, WGFD LABORATORY October 2003

Assisted a fish pathologist and a forensic specialist; supervised two individuals in the processing and analysis of game and fish tissues using histological processing; assisted with parasitic, bacterial and viral testing for fish diseases using standard diagnostic procedures; composed detailed monthly and annual reports listing daily activities and examination results.

FORENSIC BIOLOGIST, WGFD LABORATORY July 2003

Processed and analyzed game tissues using DNA micro satellite, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and other standard forensic diagnostic procedures; delivered presentations on wildlife forensics to WGFD and Colorado Division of Wildlife law enforcement personnel; planned and prepared reports for results of forensic law enforcement evidence analysis.