Experience
BIO
2020 - 2022*
General Counsel
Grizzly Energy, LLC
Houston
Employment disputes, investigations, post-employment termination issues; wage and hour matters including classification and other pay issues; COVID and disability leave issues; non-competes; executive employment agreements; EHS/OSHA investigations
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Commercial and upstream oil/gas litigation including royalty disputes, marketing contract disputes
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Acquisition and divestitures of oil and gas assets, real estate purchases and sales
Bankruptcy claims litigation
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*currently on contract on an "as needed" basis
2011 - 2020
Associate General Counsel
Linn Energy, LLC
Houston
Wage and hour related to classification, contractors and post-acquisition transitions; harassment/discrimination/retaliation/wrongful termination; FMLA/STD/LTD/workers' compensation leave issues; discipline and termination issues, ADA and disability claims; executive employment agreements related to acquisition/divestiture activities; separation issues; EHS/OSHA investigations
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Complex litigation docket including employment disputes, landowner claims, multi-jurisdiction royalty class actions, securities class actions, bankruptcy claims litigation, and litigation associated with various acquisitions and divestitures
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Enterprise and Risk Management project management
2006 - 2011
Corporate Counsel
Service Corporation International
Houston
Commercial litigation, real estate transactions, counseling on industry compliance issues.
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Human Resource counseling and project manager for key Company initiatives such as data privacy and cemetery/crematory compliance
2002 - 2006
Employment Attorney
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Representing companies in various industries in employment disputes in arbitration, mediation and litigation; providing Human Resources support and counseling
Houston
Education
1999 - 2002
University of Texas School of Law
J.D.
Austin
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Member, Texas International Law Journal, Russian Club, Texas International Law Society
University of Leiden, The Netherlands - study abroad with focus on international law
1995 - 1999
Rice University
B.A., Political Science & Russian Studies
Houston
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University of St Petersburg, Russia - study abroad fellowship
Professional skillset
Texas Credentialed Mediator, TMCA
Kreider Mediation, Mediation Certification
Harris County Dispute Resolution Center, Volunteer Mediator
Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center, Volunteer Mediator
American Petroleum Labor Law Association; President - 2017; Member - 2012 to 2020
Houston Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
Institute for Energy Law, Panelist on Legal Issues Arising at Post-Bankruptcy Emergence
Houston Bar Association Oil and Gas Luncheon, Panelist on Oil and Gas Litigation
Benchmark Women in Litigation Forum, Speaker on Litigation and Arbitration in Diff Jurisdictions
Institute for Energy Law, Speaker on Class Action Royalty Litigation
Reed Smith Litigation Conference, Panelist on Class Action Royalty Litigation
MarcusEvans Driven Executive Legal Roundtable, Speaker on Fair Labor Standards Act
Consero Corporate Litigation Executive Roundtable, Panelist on Using Data to Improve Litigation Outcomes
Women's Energy Network, Regional Conference, Panelist on Class Action Royalty Litigation, Social Media in the Workplace, and Litigation Disputes
ACC Conference, Speaker on What Information an Employer Can Ethically Use in Making Employment Decisions