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
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 FirmsÂŽÂ 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.
October 22, 2024
Attorney News
Catherine (Cathy) Garza Joins Jackson Walkerâs 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 âLawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in Americaâ List
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 11 attorneys to Lawdragonâs list of the â500 Leading Dealmakers in America.â
October 10, 2024
Mentions
Reagan Marble Quoted in âEnergy Intelligenceâ 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 Boardâs 64th Annual Meeting, taking place from September 22-24 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
September 17, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its âTexas Super Lawyersâ of 2024
Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 71 attorneys to Thomson Reutersâ 2024 âTexas Super Lawyersâ 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.
September 5, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Jeffrey Grable to Discuss Battery Energy and Solar Law Updates at TexasBarCLEâs 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.
