Brownstein co-sponsored a panel discussion on recent efforts taken by cities and counties in Colorado to govern oil and gas exploration efforts. The panel also addressed how the actions of municipalities must coexist with standards drawn at the state level. Mark Mathews, Shareholder and Co-Chair of Brownstein's Natural Resources Department, moderated the panel that included Brownstein Shareholder Wayne Forman, Cathy Proctor from the Denver Business Journal, and Geoff Wilson who serves as General Counsel for the Colorado Municipal League.