About

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As a leader in energy law for over 100 years, Jackson Walker is renowned for our deep understanding of the Texas regulatory landscape, strategic litigation capabilities, and commitment to advancing our clients’ business objectives in the complex and evolving electricity and oil and gas markets.

Electricity Regulatory & Litigation

Jackson Walker’s electricity attorneys represent a wide variety of market participants, including electric utilities, generators, investors, large power users, and retail electric providers. They represent and counsel electric industry participants in Texas electric regulatory matters, including contested rate proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and other state utility commissions, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and other wholesale markets, and state and federal courts.

Oil & Gas Regulatory & Litigation

Our oil and gas attorneys regularly represent major pipeline companies, energy generation firms, midstream operators, and trade associations in complex regulatory and litigation matters and proceedings. They have represented clients in proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Texas Legislature, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other forums.

Chambers Review

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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

Jackson Walker LLP has experience across the full range of regulatory and litigation matters involving the electricity market. Frequently appears in complex PUCT and ERCOT proceedings, as well as advising on regulatory concerns arising in transactions. Regularly provides due diligence support and state regulatory counsel to financing parties and project developers in power project development. Acts for transmission, generation and renewable energy clients, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Jackson Walker  LLP acted as lead counsel to Constellation NewEnergy in negotiations of a multi-party settlement of a $1.9 billion bankruptcy claim by ERCOT on behalf of short paid market participants as a result of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative’s bankruptcy following Winter Storm Uri.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Amy Baird
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Amy Baird
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Amy Baird is deeply experienced in handling matters in front of the Railroad Commission of Texas and regulatory bodies in neighboring states. Baird stands out due to her representation of large gas marketing companies.
"Amy knows the industry so well. She has all the respect of the commissioners and opposing counsel."
"Amy Baird is very knowledgeable."
"Amy Baird is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and responsive."
Kirk Rasmussen
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Kirk Rasmussen
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Kirk Rasmussen handles a broad range of regulatory proceedings including rulemakings and contested rate case actions. He also manages compliance counseling for significant power sector clients.
"Kirk is very creative and helpful."
"Kirk Rasmussen is a trusted adviser and a great lawyer."
"Kirk is distinguished by his depth of experience and knowledge of the Texas regulatory environment."
Meghan Griffiths
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Meghan Griffiths
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Meghan Griffiths regularly advises clients on ERCOT matters, regulatory proceedings pertaining to project development and administrative proceedings before the PUCT.
"Meghan deftly crafts comprehensive strategies on how to tackle a challenge."
"Meghan is adept at handling different types of matters."
"Meghan Griffiths is very knowledgable."

Ranked Lawyers at
Jackson Walker LLP

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Texas

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

Kirk Rasmussen
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Kirk Rasmussen
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Meghan Griffiths
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Meghan Griffiths
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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)

Amy Baird
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Amy Baird
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Members

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Alicia French

Anna Irion

Ben Rhem

Brandon Durrett

Breck Harrison

Cathy Garza

Craig Bennett

Heath Armstrong

Jennifer Bencken

Jesse S. Lotay

Head of Department

Joe Flack

Jordan Smith

Linda Donohoe

Luke Gilman

Lynn Sherman

Meghan Griffiths

Meghan Griffiths

Head of Department

Reagan Marble

Richard Howell

Robert Biedrzycki

Travis Wussow

Industries

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Energy and Utilities

Property, Construction and Infrastructure

Resources and Mining

Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)