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

David G. Dunlap

David G. Dunlap

Partner, Houston
713.752.4401

Brandon Durrett

Brandon Durrett

Senior Counsel, 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

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Mitchell Murphy

Partner, Houston
713.752.4435

Danny Nappier

Danny Nappier

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5917

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

Professional Landman & Title Analyst, 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

November 7, 2024
Spotlight

Jackson Walker Earns 26 National and 140 Metropolitan Rankings in 2025 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

Jackson Walker proudly announces its inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law FirmsŽ by Best Lawyers. This year, Jackson Walker observed notable improvements in the national rankings, including the rise of Real Estate to Tier 1, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Trusts and Estates to Tier 2, and the addition of Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) in Tier 3.

Cathy Garza

October 22, 2024
Attorney News

Catherine (Cathy) Garza Joins Jackson Walker’s Electric Regulatory Practice

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Catherine (Cathy) Garza has joined as an attorney in our Chambers-ranked Electric Regulatory practice in our Austin office. Cathy regularly advises clients in the electricity sector, including investor-owned utilities, power generation companies, retail electric providers, and developers, on regulatory and commercial litigation, as well as compliance issues.

October 22, 2024
Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates 11 Attorneys Named to 2025 ‘Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America’ List

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 11 attorneys to Lawdragon’s list of the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America.”

Reagan Marble

October 10, 2024
Mentions

Reagan Marble Quoted in ‘Energy Intelligence’ About Critical Minerals Investments

Jackson Walker partner Reagan M. Marble was featured in Energy Intelligence, discussing the growing demand for critical minerals investments.

October 9, 2024
Speaking Engagements

Michael Nasi to Present at Carbon Capture Summit USA

Jackson Walker partner Michael J. Nasi will present at the Carbon Capture Summit USA 2024 Exhibition & Conference. His presentation will focus on key aspects of carbon capture and storage commercialization.

September 27, 2024
Speaking Engagements

John Holden to Present at Orphan and Idle Wells Texas Conference

Jackson Walker partner John B. Holden, Jr. will be presenting at the 2nd Annual Orphan and Idle Wells Texas Conference on October 23-24, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston.

September 23, 2024
Speaking Engagements

Michael Nasi Moderates Power Generation CEO Panel with focus on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Jackson Walker partner Michael J. Nasi will moderate a panel discussion at the Southern States Energy Board’s 64th Annual Meeting, taking place from September 22-24 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Texas Super Lawyers 2024

September 17, 2024
Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2024

Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 71 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2024 “Texas Super Lawyers” list.

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. 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 6, 2024
Mentions

Wyoming Supreme Court Sides with Small-Scale Solar Users I WyoFile

Mike Nasi discusses the Wyoming Supreme Court decision on small-scale solar users.

Jeff Grable

September 5, 2024
Speaking Engagements

Jeffrey Grable to Discuss Battery Energy and Solar Law Updates at TexasBarCLE’s Advanced Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Course

Jackson Walker partner Jeffrey Grable will be a featured speaker at the 42nd Annual Advanced Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Course, presented by the TexasBarCLE. The event will take place on September 25-26, 2024.

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