Julie Murphy to lead Rulemaking, Hearings and Finance for COGCC
Denver, CO (Aug. 08, 2019) - The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) today announced that Julie Murphy joined the division to lead rulemaking, hearings and finance for COGCC. In her role as the Chief of Staff & Senior Policy Advisor, Julie will also update administrative guidance, serve as a liaison to operators and stakeholders, oversee special projects, and develop operational strategies.
“Julie’s knowledge, background and strong stakeholder relationships will help the COGCC with the implementation of SB19-181, especially in the area of rulemaking where she has extensive expertise,” said Director Jeff Robbins. “Julie will also be working to improve our overall organizational strategy, process and best use of our resources as the COGCC implements its mission and culture change.”
Prior to her current role, Julie served as the Assistant Director for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. She is well-versed in the multifaceted issues, including conflicts, facing natural resource management from the policy, technical and legal perspectives and works with Colorado’s oil and gas stakeholders espousing diverse viewpoints. She has previously served as the Director of the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the Hearings and Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Commission, and an Assistant Attorney General representing the Commission and the Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety.
In the private sector, Julie spent five years representing clients in land use, natural resources, private property, and environmental disputes. Her educational background includes a bachelor degree in wildlife biology from Kansas State University, a J.D. and master’s degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Science from Vermont Law School.