Energy
Jackson Walker has been a leader in energy law for more than 100 years.
Indeed, one of the Firm’s founding partners, A.W. Walker, Jr., was responsible for developing many of the fundamental concepts of modern oil and gas law. Today, we represent clients involved in every segment of the energy industry, and we have a thorough understanding of how each segment functions as a part of the overall value chain.
Our deep experience and long history of providing cutting-edge legal advice to the energy business has led companies worldwide to select Jackson Walker as their counsel of choice on complex legal matters involving the energy and natural resources industry and related service and supply sectors.
The quality and depth of Jackson Walker’s Energy practice has received national recognition from a number of sources. In 2021, Above the Law listed Jackson Walker among the top 11 outside counsel in the energy industry. Since 2014, the U.S. News – Best Lawyers‘ “Best Law Firms” has ranked the Firm among the National Tier 1 list for Oil and Gas Law and Natural Resources Law. The Firm also regularly receives Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in Austin for Energy Regulatory Law, in Dallas/Fort Worth for Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law, and in Houston for Oil and Gas Law and Natural Resources Law.
Our Energy practice has also been recognized in several other legal guides and directories, including:
- Jackson Walker energy partners were recognized in the 2012-2024 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The Firm has consistently been ranked among the top firms in Texas in the area of “Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity),” with Austin partners Meghan Griffiths and Kirk Rasmussen ranked in Texas since 2017 and 2018, respectively.
- The Best Lawyers in America consistently recognizes Jackson Walker attorneys in the areas of Derivatives and Futures Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Natural Resources Law, and Oil and Gas Law.
- Lawdragon recognized eight Jackson Walker attorneys in its inaugural list of the “Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental and Energy Lawyers.”
The skill and experience of our attorneys enables us to provide high levels of service to our energy clients in a broad range of diverse specialties such as bankruptcy, tax, regulatory, litigation, environmental, intellectual property, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and any number of other practice areas. Jackson Walker began by providing legal services to the energy industry, and we remain committed to continuing and expanding upon that tradition.
February 5, 2026
Speaking Engagements
Michael Nasi to Speak at Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law Symposium
Jackson Walker partner Michael J. Nasi will serve as the opening speaker on the second day of the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law (TJOGEL) Symposium, which will be held at the Austin Public Library on February 5-6, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Insights
EPA Launches Clean Air Act Resource Hub for Data Center Developers
By Michael J. Nasi & Travis Wussow
On December 11, 2025, the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation launched a new resource page consolidating Clean Air Act guidance for data center developers. The resource is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to accelerate energy infrastructure development and reflects the growing recognition that air permitting has become a critical bottleneck for AI and data center projects.
January 8, 2026
Attorney News
Michael Nasi to Speak as Lunch Keynote at American Public Power Association Conference
Jackson Walker partner Michael J. Nasi will serve as the lunch keynote speaker on the first full day of the American Public Power Association Joint Action Conference held on January 11-13, 2026 in Destin, Florida.
November 6, 2025
Mentions
Julia Mann Discusses Jackson Walker’s Strategic Growth with Invest: San Antonio
San Antonio managing partner Julia Mann was featured in Invest: San Antonio to discuss the firm’s strategic and economic growth driven by the energy, tech, and education sectors, as well as talent retention and deeper community ties.
November 6, 2025
Spotlight
Jackson Walker Earns 27 National and 142 Metropolitan Rankings in 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms”
Jackson Walker proudly announces its inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers. This year, Jackson Walker observed notable improvements in the rankings, including the addition of Construction Law as National Tier 3 and the advancement and additions of 14 practice areas in the metropolitan rankings.
October 29, 2025
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Leads Texas in Inaugural Legal 500 US Elite Recognitions
Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 43 attorneys to the inaugural Legal 500 US Elite guide—the most of any firm in Texas.
October 17, 2025
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 11 Attorneys Named to 2026 ‘Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America’ List
Jackson Walker announces the selection of 11 attorneys to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America,” featuring U.S. attorneys who have at least 15 years of experience working on significant transactions.
October 15, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Jackson Walker Attorneys Present at UT Law’s 2025 Gas and Power Institute
Jackson Walker attorneys Michael J. Nasi, Meghan E. Griffiths, Jesse S. Lotay, and Heather Waters spoke at The University of Texas School of Law’s 2025 Gas and Power Institute on October 14, 2025. Jackson Walker proudly sponsored the one-day program.
