Profiles

Karen Reid, J.D., SR/WA, R/W-RAC
Independent Contractor
Crew Chief / Title Projects
karenreid@petrocasa.com

EDUCATION

• Juris Doctorate Degree, Seattle University School of Law, 2003
• Legal Assistant Associate of Technical Arts Degree, Edmonds Community College, 1996
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design, Brigham Young University, 1990

LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Senior Member (SR/WA), International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA), 4/2009 – Present
• Member, American Association of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL)
• Notary Public, State of Texas
• Attorney, State of Washington, 10/2004 – Present
• Relocation Assistance Certified (R/W-RAC), IRWA, 1/2002 – Present

SEMINARS AND PUBLICATION

• Panelist, Oil & Gas Surveying – A Panel Discussion, Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS 2009 Symposium, 3/2009)
• Chapter Contributor, Dedication and Vacation, Washington Real Property Deskbook, Volume 6, Chapter 91 (Washington State Bar Association, 2001)
• Presentation Participant, Relocations of Behalf of Agencies, Eminent Domain in Washington, (Law Seminars Conference, 7/2001)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title Projects  2006 – Present
Petrocasa Energy, Fort Worth, TX Pangaea Land Services, Marshall, TX

• Oversee title agents in researching mineral/royalty ownership from sovereignty to present, as well as identifying and completing curative items.
• Assemble bi-weekly Title Priorities agenda and host WebEx meeting, noting any challenges and possible solutions.
• Review lease expirations, drilling restrictions, and subordination status to facilitate the forming of units, including preparing P-12s, working with the surveyors to finalize plats, and preparing and filing Designation of Pooled Units.
• Coordinate with outside counsel for lease purchase/drilling title opinions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of processes and forms for all phases of leasing and title.

Project Manager/Relocation Specialist  1999 – 2005
PHAROS Corporation (now HDR/PHAROS), Edmonds, WA and Fort Worth, TX

• Negotiated and acquired real property rights (fee, easements, leases, permits, and licenses) from private landowners for public works projects in lieu of condemnation.
• Utilized Relocation Assistance Certification (R/W-RAC) to manage Pharos’ relocation program from 2001 to 2004.
• Resolved difficult title issues, cleared monetary liens and encumbrances, prepared acquisition documents, and closing instructions.

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