Energy
Jackson Walker has been a leader in energy law for more than 100 years.
Indeed, one of the Firmâs 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 Walkerâs 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 â Best Lawyers‘ âBest Law Firmsâ 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: Americaâs 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

February 7, 2025
Attorney News
San Antonio Bar Foundation Elects Peter Hosey as 2025 Fellow
Jackson Walker is pleased to congratulate Peter E. Hosey on his election as a fellow of the San Antonio Bar Foundation (SABF). Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their professional achievements and commitment to the legal community.

February 7, 2025
Speaking Engagements
John Holden and Travis Wussow to Present at 14th Annual Energy Law Symposium
Jackson Walker partners John B. Holden, Jr. and Travis Wussow will be featured panelists at the 14th Annual Energy Law Symposium, presented by Texas A&M University School of Law, scheduled for February 13-14, 2025.

February 7, 2025
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Announces Election of 12 Attorneys to Partnership
Jackson Walker is proud to announce the election of 12 outstanding attorneys to the firmâs partnership.

February 4, 2025
Attorney News
Reagan Marble Named to San Antonio Business Journal’s 2025 Class of “40 Under 40” Honorees
Jackson Walker congratulates Reagan Marble on his inclusion in the San Antonio Business Journalâs 2025 class of â40 Under 40â honorees. This accolade recognizes young professionals under the age of 40 who are making remarkable contributions to the San Antonio community.

January 31, 2025
Insights
Whatâs Next for Energy Policy after President Trumpâs Executive Orders?
By Travis Wussow & Michael J. Nasi
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an historic number of executive orders, many of which were focused on energy policy issues. These orders provided a clear signal of President Trumpâs policies and policy directives to federal agencies over the coming months. The two most consequential energy-related executive orders were an order titled “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” and an order titled “Unleashing American Energy”.
January 27, 2025
Attorney News
Matthew Penny Joins Jackson Walkerâs Energy Practice and Infrastructure Development Team
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Matthew Penny has joined the firm as a partner in the Energy practice group in the Houston office.

January 8, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Lynn Sherman to Speak at 26th Annual Changing Face of Water Law Course
Jackson Walker partner Lynn Sherman will be a featured speaker at the 26th Annual Changing Face of Water Law Course. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio on February 20-21, 2025.

January 3, 2025
Attorney News
Chip Babcock and Mike Pearson Inducted Into Lawdragonâs 2025 Hall of Fame
Jackson Walker partners Charles Babcock and Michael Pearson have been inducted into Lawdragonâs Hall of Fame.

December 20, 2024
Attorney News
âFort Worth Magazineâ Lists 27 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among the âTop Attorneysâ of 2024
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 27 Fort Worth-based attorneys to Fort Worth Magazineâs âTop Attorneysâ list for 2024. To be selected for inclusion, attorneys with an active license and who practice within the Tarrant County area must be nominated by their peers within the region. The list of nominees then goes through a ârigorous panel review to assure the highest of quality is met.â