ENERGY "Its lawyers stay very even-keeled and are respected by the Commission for being straightforward,” with another client adding, “Each team member brings their individual strengths, unique experiences and a positive personal demeanor that has validated our good impression of them." — CHAMBERS USA, 2020 1 2 3 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 the 2014-2019 editions of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings, Jackson Walker received a Tier 1 national ranking in Oil and Gas Law and Natural Resources Law. The Firm regularly receives Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in Austin for Environmental Law, in Dallas for Energy 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 2012-2019 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. Patrick Cowlishaw and Kathleen LaValle were both ranked for “Energy: State and Regulatory & Litigation.” Partner Mike Nasi was also ranked for his Environmental practice, and partner Daniel Vineyard has previously been ranked for his Superfund practice. The Best Lawyers in America in 2018 listed 20 Jackson Walker partners among its top lawyers in a number of energy-related practice areas, including Energy Law, Oil and Gas Law, Natural Resources Law, Derivatives and Futures Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Environmental Law, and Regulatory Enforcement. 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. Attorneys Client Results News & Insights Heath Armstrong Senior Counsel, Austin 512.236.2098 Susan Dillon Ayers Partner, Austin 512.236.2336 Amy L. Baird Partner, Houston 713.752.4525 John Beckworth Of Counsel, Austin 512.236.2034 Craig R. Bennett Senior Counsel, Austin 512.236.2087 Robert M. Biedrzycki Associate, San Antonio 210.978.7756 Ali Burner Associate, Austin 512.236.2004 Stephanie L. Chandler Partner, San Antonio 210.978.7704 Patrick R. Cowlishaw Partner, Dallas 214.953.6049 Drew Darby Of Counsel, Austin 512.236.2092 Linda E. Donohoe Partner, Dallas 214.953.5776 Leonard H. Dougal Partner, Austin 512.236.2233 David G. Dunlap Partner, Houston 713.752.4401 Jennifer Ferri Partner, Austin 512.236.2029 Joseph A. Fischer Partner, Houston 713.752.4530 Joe Flack Partner, Houston 713.752.4305 Alicia R. French Senior Counsel, Austin 512.236.2352 Jeffrey R. Gilmore Associate, Fort Worth 817.334.7285 Carl E. Glaze Senior Counsel, Dallas 214.953.5808 Marisela Peña Gonzalez Partner, Houston 713.752.4568 Meghan E. Griffiths Partner, Austin 512.236.2363 John B. Holden, Jr. Partner, Dallas 214.953.5961 Peter E. Hosey Partner, San Antonio 210.228.2423 Richard A. Howell Partner, Houston 713.752.4531 Anna R. Irion Partner, Houston 713.752.4229 Jonathan B. Judkowitz Senior Counsel, Houston 713.752.4411 Patrick Knapp Partner, Dallas 214.953.5963 Jonathan E. Lass Partner, Austin 512.236.2085 Jesse S. Lotay Partner, Houston 713.752.4364 Julia W. Mann Partner, San Antonio 210.978.7761 Reagan M. Marble Associate, San Antonio 210.978.7770 Monica Pace Messick Partner, Dallas 214.953.5850 Michael J. Nasi Partner, Austin 512.236.2216 Douglas A. Paisley II Partner, Houston 713.752.4316 Michael P. Pearson Partner, Houston 713.752.4311 Adam L. Plumbley Partner, Fort Worth 817.334.7284 Kirk D. Rasmussen Partner, Austin 512.236.2310 Joseph P. Regan Partner, Fort Worth 817.334.7271 Benjamin R. Rhem Partner, Austin 512.236.2012 Amanda Shaw-Castro Partner, Houston 713-752-4528 Kathrine (“Kathy”) M. Silver Partner, Houston 713.752.4340 S. Jordan Smith Partner, Dallas 214.953.5984 Yenmi Tang Staff Attorney, Houston 713.752.4333 Kirk Tucker Partner, Houston 713.752.4389 Amanda L. Van Deusen Professional Landman & Title Analyst, Houston 713.752.4315 Paul E. Vrana Of Counsel, Fort Worth 817.334.7233 Courtney R. Wade Associate, Houston 713.752.4291 Gerald Scott Webberman Partner, Austin 512.236.2270 Michael W. Wood Partner, Houston 713.752.4549 Contact Michael P. 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