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.
Ninth Circuit Upholds $18M Default Judgment for Energy Client
November 8, 2022
Jackson Walker Advises Regal Oil in Sale of C-Store Assets in West Texas
November 11, 2020
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.
September 18, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Michael Nasi Moderates Fireside Chat at Inaugural Texas Power Summit
Jackson Walker partner Michael J. Nasi will moderate the Fireside Chat at the inaugural Texas Power Summit: Reliability is the Goal, taking place September 24–25, 2025, in Austin, Texas, and hosted by Austin Energy.
September 18, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Jackson Walker Sponsors DataCloud USA Conference; Meghan Griffiths Moderates Energy Trilemma Panel
Jackson Walker sponsored the DataCloud USA conference in Austin, Texas, held September 16–17. JW partner Meghan E. Griffiths served as moderator. The conference unites the nation’s leading data center, fiber, and energy markets at a premier infrastructure forum focused on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in digital infrastructure.
September 18, 2025
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the recognition of 75 attorneys by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers in the 2025 “Texas Super Lawyers” list, as well as 66 attorneys as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2025. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
September 10, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Michael Nasi Presents on “Federal Executive Actions” at Government Affairs Conference
Jackson Walker partner Michael J. Nasi served as a featured speaker at the 11th Annual Government Affairs Conference presented by Southwest Power Pool (SPP) in Washington, D.C.
August 26, 2025
Insights
Understanding “Beginning of Construction” and the Phase-Out of Tax Credits for Wind and Solar Projects
By Nathan T. Smithson and Travis Wussow
President Trump issued Executive Order 14315, which directed the Treasury Secretary to issue guidance relating to the “beginning of construction” with respect to solar and wind projects relating to the July 4, 2026, safe harbor deadline. On August 15, 2025, the Treasury Department issued Notice 2025-42 in fulfilment of its obligation under the Executive Order.
