About Hastings
Hastings Woolston is an associate in the Environmental, Safety & Health Practice, where he counsels clients in the environmental, energy and natural resources sectors on both litigation and transactional matters.
He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, with a particular focus on calculating, paying and reporting onshore and offshore federal oil and gas royalties.
Before joining the firm, Hastings worked as a landman at an energy and land management services company, where he conducted lease record research and calculated interest ownership for due diligence projects. His background provides him with a deep understanding of energy transactions and regulatory compliance, enhancing his ability to guide clients through complex legal and financial challenges.
Credentials
Education
- Columbia Law School, J.D., 2021
- University of St. Andrews, M.A., with honors, 2014
Admissions
- Colorado, 2023
Courts
- U.S. Dist. Ct., Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
Memberships & Affiliations
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Member, Institute for Natural Resources and Energy Law, Young Professionals
Expertise
Services
- Environmental, Safety & Health
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Recent Trends in Oil and Gas Royalty Appeals and Strategies to Overcome Judicial Deference,” The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law’s Federal and Indian Oil & Gas Royalty Valuation and Management, Houston, TX, May 2024.