Michelle Scheffler

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Michelle Scheffler is a partner in Skadden's Houston office and counsels energy clients in high-stakes litigation matters. Michelle is at the forefront of some of the most important disputes facing energy clients today in state and federal courts across the country. She is sought out for both her courtroom skills and her strategic thinking. Michelle has led trial teams for oil and gas, renewables, pipeline, and marketing clients concerning nearly every aspect of the energy value chain. She regularly handles matters related to royalties, leases, surface rights, transportation, storage and distribution. Additionally, she advises clients on matters related to joint ventures and partnerships, construction-related disputes, and environmental issues. Her experience continues to be recognized by clients and colleagues and she has been named a Texas Super Lawyer, a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer, and has been honored by Benchmark Litigation for several years running. The Legal 500 named Michelle in its Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas category and the National Diversity Council named her one of Top 50 Women in Oil and Gas.