Tina M. Grovier
Experience
Tina Grovier provides clients with natural resources law advice in the areas of oil, gas
and mining, including the unique issues presented by the Arctic. In its 2015 annual
survey of America's best attorneys for business, Chambers and Partners reported that
sources say Tina is a "very good practitioner who knows this area very well." She
assists clients in negotiating mineral leases, easements and surface use agreements
and in acquiring various permits and government approvals, including the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources and the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation
Commission. Tina also represents pipeline carriers and public utilities before the
Regulatory Commission of Alaska and state courts, providing assistance with
certificate acquisitions and transfers, as well as tariff, revenue requirement, rate
design and deregulatory issues. In addition, Tina has broad appellate, litigation,
arbitration and commercial transaction experience.
Partner
Tina serves as the managing partner of the firm's Anchorage office.
Anchorage, AK
Representative Work
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(907) 277-1920 fax
Analyze, prepare and negotiate exploration and option agreements, oil and gas
leases, unit agreements, sand and gravel extraction contracts, surface use
agreements, land use permits and easements for Alaska Native Corporations,
private landowners.
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(907) 263-8424 direct
tina.grovier@stoel.com
Education
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Advise oil, natural gas and mining clients in obtaining permits and other
governmental approvals, including federal and state permits for Alaska's first
heap leach facility, Alaska's first third-party natural gas storage facility, the first
J.D., 1993, Order of the Coif
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non-conditional state right-of-way for a North Slope natural gas pipeline, and the
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Admissions
Represent pipeline carriers, public utilities, and other parties before the
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Alaska
Regulatory Commission of Alaska, including assisting with acquisitions and
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U.S. District Court for the District of
Alaska
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
issues.
Defend against Clean Water Act criminal and civil charges and assist in preparing
responses to comments under NEPA and in acquiring 404(b) and related permits.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Alaska) by Chambers
USA (currently: Environment, Natural Resources and Regulated Industries), 20082016
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Southwest Missouri State University,
B.S., 1990, summa cum laude
first state right-of-way for a contract carrier pipeline.
transfers and handling tariff, revenue requirement, rate design and deregulatory
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Washington University School of Law,
Co-Chair and Founding Member, Arctic Law Section, Alaska Bar Association (2015)
Circuit
Tina M. Grovier
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Executive Committee Member, Alaska Bar Association, Environmental/Natural Resources section (2014 - present)
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Board Member (Alternate), Alaska Legal Services Corporation (2003 - present)
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Board Member specializing in utility law, Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (2006-2008)
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Board Member, Alaska Pro Bono Program (2005-2006)
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Board Member & RSVP Chair, Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers (2003-2007); Member (2003-2009, & 2013-present)
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National Institute for Trial Advocacy Seminar Graduate, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (1997)
Presentations
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"The Arctic as an Emerging Law Practice," Polar Law Symposium, September 25, 2015
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"Ethical and Legal Obligations of Land Professionals," Alaska Association of Professional Landmen, March 17, 2015
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"Negotiating Skills for Women Lawyers," Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers, June 24, 2014
Civic Activities
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Member, Alaska Legal Services Corporation Fundraising Committee (2014 - present)
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Member, YWCA Women of Achievement Selection Committee (2013)
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Table Captain, Camp Fire (2013)
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Co-chair (2012-2013) and Member, United Way Tocqueville Society Committee (2012-present)
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Member, YWCA Women of Achievement Coordinating Committee (2002-2010)
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Volunteer, AWAIC Summer Solstice (1997-2006; organizing committee member 2003 & 2004)
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Volunteer Legal Advisor, Anchorage Youth Court (1995-1999)