MICHAEL T. JEWELL, JD, MPH
22172 EAST BELLEVIEW PLACE • AURORA, CO 80015
PHONE 303-519-6619 • E-MAIL MICHAEL.JEWELL23@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
2004 - 2007
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
Denver, CO
Juris Doctor
Executive Editor - Transportation Law Journal; Published student note. Moot Court Board Member.
Scholastic Honors: Mining Law and American Legal History. Extensive coursework in natural resources law.
2001 - 2002
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
New Orleans, LA
Master of Public Health, International Health Systems Management
1997 - 2001
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
Bachelor of Arts, History/Biology minor; “President’s Top 20 Scholarship”; University of London – Semester Abroad
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Oct. 2011 – Present
Managing Associate – Burleson LLP
Denver, CO
Manages 24-attorney team that conducts mineral title examination in CO, WY, MT, ND, KS, NE, and UT.
Lead due diligence project for a $336M acquisition in the heart of the DJ Basin, Colorado.
Served as lead local counsel for a $19.2M acquisition of CO2 wells and interests in SW Colorado.
Advised client in $12.5M acquisition of a 3,634 acres in Adams County for oil and gas development, including SUA
review and drafting, spacing unit, set-back and other COGCC regulations; lead title examination for entire acreage.
Represented client in acquisition of operating rights in federal oil and gas leases covering 5,920 acres.
Developed Rockies hard rock mining practice, serving clients with interests in CO, NV, AZ, and NM.
Drafts operating agreements, assignments, and PSAs for mining and oil & gas client needs.
Reviews title opinions that are written for top oil and gas producers in Colorado.
Trains new title attorneys with proprietary curriculum developed for lawyers with zero – intermediate experience.
Proficient in composing DDOTO, DTO, DOTO, Acquisition, and Limited Letter Opinions; including stand-ups.
Leads firm in quarterly billable hours and client development time.
Experienced in working with BLM state office, including federal lease reinstatements.
Sept., 2009 – Present Asst. Clinical Professor of Law – University of Colorado/Anschutz Campus
Developed courses in Public Health Law and Health Care Administrative Law; Achieves high scores in student reviews.
Lectures for both the UCD Anschutz Medical Campus and UCD MBA (health care) programs.
Oct. 2010 – Oct. 2011
Junior Associate Attorney – Carleton Gotlin Law PC
Denver, CO
Analyzed documents pertaining to oil and gas title opinions for the strategically important Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Researched legal issues related to trusts and estates, real property, and mineral ownership for major oil and gas operator.
Wrote title opinions that describe client’s interest in minerals, land, encumbrances, and advice for extraction operations.
Provided excellent value-added as a profitable associate with over 525+ hrs billed in the past two completed quarters.
Dedicated to client and firm development through participation in networking, bar association, and landman events.
July 2008 – Aug. 2010 VP/Regulatory Affairs - Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Med. Center
Denver, CO
Advised senior administrative team on legal and compliance questions. Served as member of the executive team.
Negotiated and drafted major service line contracts significant to HealthONE, including $40M/yr Bone Marrow
Transplant JOA; Transactions negotiated and drafted for P/SL totaled over $250M in two years.
Wrote three-party joint-venture contracts to align RMHC at P/SL and Vail Valley Medical Center for comprehensive
neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) and high-risk OB/GYN and pediatrics services.
Procured and managed over 450 physician-related contracts and 100+ operational contracts; monitored compliance with
Stark, AKS, HIPAA laws; negotiated hospital system-level agreements; oversaw billing/payment on contracts.
Oversaw and managed the successful transition of Mother’s Milk Bank from a department of P/SL to a non-profit entity
under the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Foundation.
Administered HCA Ethics & Compliance Program and Code of Conduct for 680 bed, high-acuity, inner-city hospital.
Communicated and reported to Federal, State, Corporate, and Professional regulatory bodies on a consistent basis.
June 2007 – Sept. 2007
Law Clerk - Bjork Lindley Little PC
Denver, CO
Researched and composed briefs in the area of oil, gas, and mining law for a boutique natural resources law firm.
Received training in writing oil & gas title opinions. Edited brief submitted before the Colorado Appeals Court.
Appeared before Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission for a well setback exception (Rule 603.e.(6)) case.
2004 – 2008 Conflicts Specialist/Special Projects Mgr - Holme Roberts & Owen, LLP Denver, CO
Provided data to assist the clearing of conflicts for new clients/matters for 250+ attorney international law firm.
Managed large projects including interstate mergers, employee conflicts, and new database software procurement.
Drafted engagement letters for the potentially new clients and matters for Partners.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
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Natural Resources and Energy Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association – Vice-Chair
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation – Oil & Gas Committee Member; International Mining Law paper submission
Colorado Mining Association – Individual Member
National Oil Shale Association – Individual Member
Denver Association of Oil and Gas Title Lawyers
Next Generation Oil and Gas Professionals
Salvation Army – Legal Aid/Pro Bono Clinic
Ruling Elder, Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church