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.

Amy L. Baird

Amy L. Baird

Partner, Houston
713.752.4525

John Beckworth

John Beckworth

Of Counsel, Austin
512.236.2034

Stephanie L. Chandler

Stephanie L. Chandler

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7704

Drew Darby

Drew Darby

Of Counsel, Austin
512.236.2092

Brandon Durrett

Brandon Durrett

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7781

Joe Flack

Joe Flack

Partner, Houston
713.752.4305

Alicia R. French

Alicia R. French

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2352

Cathy Garza

Cathy Garza

Partner, Austin
512.236.2228

Jeffrey R. Gilmore

Jeffrey R. Gilmore

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7285

Carl E. Glaze

Carl E. Glaze

Senior Counsel, Dallas
214.953.5808

Jeffrey Grable

Jeffrey Grable

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7259

Graeme Hawkins

Graeme Hawkins

Associate, Houston
713.752.4493

Peter E. Hosey

Peter E. Hosey

Partner, San Antonio
210.228.2423

Anna R. Irion

Anna R. Irion

Partner, Houston
713.752.4229

Jonathan B. Judkowitz

Jonathan B. Judkowitz

Senior Counsel, Houston
713.752.4411

Jesse S. Lotay

Jesse S. Lotay

Partner, Houston
713.752.4364

Julia W. Mann

Julia W. Mann

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7761

Reagan M. Marble

Reagan M. Marble

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7770

Mitchell Murphy

Mitchell Murphy

Partner, Houston
713.752.4435

Danny Nappier

Danny Nappier

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5917

Matthew Penny

Matthew Penny

Partner, Houston
713.752.4442

Adam L. Plumbley

Adam L. Plumbley

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7284

Joseph P. Regan

Joseph P. Regan

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7271

John W.V. Schwartzenburg

John W.V. Schwartzenburg

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2317

Lynn Sherman

Lynn Sherman

Partner, Austin
512.236.2380

Yenmi Tang

Yenmi Tang

Associate, Houston
713.752.4333

Kirk Tucker

Kirk Tucker

Partner, Houston
713.752.4389

Amanda L. Van Deusen

Amanda L. Van Deusen

Business Professional, Houston
713.752.4315

Cody Vaughn

Cody Vaughn

Associate, Austin
512.236.2222

Courtney R. Wade

Courtney R. Wade

Senior Counsel, Houston
713.752.4291

Heather Waters

Heather Waters

Associate, Houston
713.752.4257

Travis Wussow

Travis Wussow

Partner, Austin
512.236.2328

Peter E Hosey

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 firm’s partnership.

Jackson Walker San Antonio

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 Journal’s 2025 class of “40 Under 40” honorees. This accolade recognizes young professionals under the age of 40 who are making remarkable contributions to the San Antonio community.

Landscape of Oil and Gas Refinery Manufacturing Plant., Petrochemical or Chemical Distillation Process Buildings., Factory of Power and Energy Industrial at Twilight Sunset., Engineering Petroleum.

January 31, 2025
Insights

What’s Next for Energy Policy after President Trump’s 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 Trump’s 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 Walker’s 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 Lawdragon’s 2025 Hall of Fame

Jackson Walker partners Charles Babcock and Michael Pearson have been inducted into Lawdragon’s Hall of Fame.

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December 20, 2024
Attorney News

‘Fort Worth Magazine’ Lists 27 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among the “Top Attorneys” of 2024

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 27 Fort Worth-based attorneys to Fort Worth Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” 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 “rigorous panel review to assure the highest of quality is met.”

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