Tara Righetti is a professor of law at the University of Wyoming. She is a member of the faculties of the College of Law and the School of Energy Resources. Tara teaches courses related to oil and gas and energy in the law, PLM, and Energy MBA programs. Her scholarship explores topics related to energy development and sustainability including split estates, property rights, contract disputes, and conservation regulation. Prior to joining the University of Wyoming, Tara worked as a landman, counsel, and in executive management at a privately held E&P company. Tara earned her B.A. in Environmental Design and a J.D. from The University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. Tara serves as a trustee-at-large for the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and on the board of the Albany County Safe Project.