The Tenth Annual "Buying & Selling Electric Power in the West" Conference, will be held Jan. 20 & 21, 2005 in Seattle, WA. Top energy professionals from around the country will convene once again to hear from an exceptional faculty of leading energy attorneys, industry executives, and governmental representatives.

Co-chaired by Slade Gorton, Preston Gates & Ellis, and J. Laurence Cable, Cable Huston Benedict Haagensen & Lloyd, our distinguished faculty provides a critical annual strategic update on what to expect in Federal policy making after the 2004 election; new terrorism-related security; the major disputes over water for power; Trojan plant decommissioning; BPA transmission allocations; raising private capital; risk management strategies; potential outcomes of recent energy litigation; and, energy strategies for cities and counties. Attendees will also hear from public utility leaders on current developments in the West.

In its ten-year history, this conference has become the premier annual update every successful industry professional attends to get 'this year's road map' to navigate the changes in the competitive energy marketplace.

This conference is sponsored by Law Seminars International, an educational organization presenting high quality continuing professional education throughout the US and Canada for over 15 years.

For a complete agenda, registration and information, call 206-567-4490 or check the web site at: http://www.clenews.com/05bsewacentral.htm.