Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is recognized as a trusted adviser to leading oil and gas companies, representing regional, national, and global clients – both integrated and independent – across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors in high-stakes litigation and international arbitration. The firm’s energy group has strong expertise in oil and gas dispute resolution, especially within construction, regulatory enforcement, and environmental matters. The practice group also has significant experience in administrative and appellate proceedings, acting for oil and gas shippers in interstate pipeline cases before FERC and supporting US Circuit Court reviews of agency decisions under the ICA and NGA. Co-chair of the firm’s energy industry team, Kirstin Gibbs is based in the firm’s Washington DC office and has a significant oil and gas litigation practice alongside her transactional expertise. Gibbs is supported by partners such as  John Gisleson in the firm’s Pittsburgh office, who maintains an experienced trial practice within energy, environmental, and construction matters in oil and gas disputes. Leader of the firm’s energy litigation practice, Michelle Pector, based in the firm’s Houston office, leverages her experience within litigation and arbitration to represent oil and gas clients in all aspects of commercial, consumer, and employment disputes.
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Kirsten Gibbs; Michelle Pector

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John Gisleson