Please join us on February 10, 2026 for our monthly lunch meeting at the Petroleum Club. Vincent Cuccerre, CPL, will be presenting ‘The Modern JOA: Past Evolution & Present Practice’. 

This presentation examines the evolution of the Joint Operating Agreement and how successive revisions culminating in the AAPL‘s 610-2015 Form has modernized the contract to support horizontal drilling and large-scale developments. It highlights commonly negotiated commercial modifications, key legal and operational gaps in prior forms, and the rational behind recent changes commonly seen in the industry. The discussion will ultimately provide a practical framework for navigating the JOA in negotiations, operational management, and title review in today’s environment.

Vincent is a Land Manager for NorthStar Resources, where he brings over a decade of experience leading land, commercial, and A&D initiatives across the Permian Basin. Prior to joining NorthStar, Vincent held senior land roles at ExxonMobil, where he led multi-rig campaigns, optimized asset portfolios, and successfully executed high-stakes commercial transactions. Vincent began his career with Concho Resources in their Corporate Development Program, building a strong foundation in upstream transactions and asset strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Energy Commerce from Texas Tech University and a Master of Jurisprudence in Energy Law from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He is also a Certified Professional Landman through the AAPL.

Space is limited, please register online. $30 for members, $35 for non-members. If you have questions about this lunch, please email Ariel at admin@pbla.org!