Virtually every large mining company has a legal staff that is usually made up of excellent lawyers. These lawyers play an important role in the operations of the companies; often acting as "trusted advisers" to management. Mr. Skogland has served in that role for two such companies, Morrison Knudsen Corporation and Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. The experience that comes with more than thirty years as a lawyer in the mining industry is an important asset to individuals and corporations that desire to have the same advantages as large mining companies.