Read the full update from Liskow attorneys Caroline Lafourcade and Kevin Naccari here.
EPA Proposes Key Updates to the GHG Reporting Program: What You Need to Know
Read the full update from Liskow attorneys Greg Johnson, Clare Bienvenu, Emily von Qualen, and Colin North here.
Liskow Attorney Laura Alaniz Featured in Law360
Liskow attorney Laura Alaniz was recently featured in a Law360 article. Laura joins the firm as of counsel in Houston, bringing decades of experience advising employers on labor and employment matters and representing them in disputes involving wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and compliance with state and federal statutes.
In her interview, Laura shared that she was drawn to Liskow’s strong presence in the energy sector and its collaborative culture. “This is an opportunity for me to merge my employment experience with that depth of knowledge Liskow has and allow me to provide more targeted support to clients navigating the workplace challenges in that area,” Alaniz told Law360.
In addition to her litigation experience, Laura has represented clients before the U.S. Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Texas Workforce Commission. She is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Read the full article here.
LDEQ Issues Proposed Regulations Amending the State’s Voluntary Environmental Self-Audit Program
Read the full update from Liskow attorneys Greg Johnson, Clare Bienvenu, Emily von Qualen, and Colin North here.
IRB Provides Clarity on R&E Expenditures Procedure and Republishes Inflation Adjustments for Clean Energy Credit
Read the full article from Caroline Lafourcade and Kevin Naccari here.
Labor & Employment Attorney, Laura Alaniz, Joins Liskow in Houston
Liskow is pleased to announce that Laura Alaniz has joined the firm’s Labor & Employment practice in the Houston office. She joins from Spencer Fane LLP, where she was a partner in the labor and employment group.
“We are excited to welcome Laura to the firm,” said Michael D. Rubenstein, a shareholder in Houston and member of the firm’s Board of Directors. “She is a highly regarded labor and employment attorney whose broad range of experience brings additional depth to our labor & employment team.”
With more than 25 years of experience, Laura is a skilled litigator and advisor representing employers in all types of employment disputes, including defending employers in lawsuits involving claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination and suits for violations of state and federal statutes such as Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, FLSA, and the Texas Labor Code.
In addition to advising employers and their leadership regarding compliance issues, Laura has represented clients in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and investigated and drafted position statements in such proceedings.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my experience to Liskow’s top-notch labor & employment group,” said Alaniz. “I work with many companies in the industries that Liskow represents and this move allows me to not only enhance the service I can provide to my clients but to also strengthen the team’s ability to represent the complex and diverse needs of today’s companies.”
Laura is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in labor and employment law. She earned her JD from Baylor University School of Law and her B.S., with High Honors and Special Honors in Speech Communication, from the University of Texas. She has also completed Executive Education in Women’s Leadership at Harvard Law School.
For information about Laura Alaniz, click here.
Groundbreaking for Louisiana LNG: State’s Largest Foreign Investment Underway
Read the article from Cristian Soler here.
Greg Johnson Featured in State Affairs Discussing OBBA
Liskow attorney Greg Johnson was recently featured in State Affairs, discussing how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act revises the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to allow for fast-track project approval. Read the full article here.
Maritime In-House Counsel Chelsea Crews Joins Liskow in New Orleans
Liskow is pleased to announce that Chelsea Crews has joined the firm’s Maritime practice as an associate in New Orleans. Most recently, Chelsea served as Associate Counsel at the world’s third largest ocean carrier where she held both litigation and commercial titles while also advising on regulatory matters and providing general legal support to the business.
Ms. Crews has litigated complex and high-stakes matters for clients of all types, from vessel owners in commercial disputes to a state government in a billion-dollar allision case. In addition to her litigation practice, Chelsea drafts and negotiates a variety of maritime contracts and advises clients on regulatory matters. For information about Ms. Crews, click here.
C.J. Miller Rejoins Liskow’s Corporate, Real Estate and Banking & Finance Practices
Liskow is pleased to announce that Cody “C.J.” J. Miller has rejoined the firm as a shareholder in its Corporate, Real Estate and Banking & Finance practices in Lafayette after serving as Assistant General Counsel for one of the largest healthcare systems in Louisiana. Prior to moving in-house, Mr. Miller was an associate with the firm.
Mr. Miller has extensive experience advising clients on commercial finance, secured transactions, commercial real estate, and general business matters, as well as succession and fiduciary administration. He regularly drafts, negotiates, and reviews key agreements such as entity formation documents, operating agreements, bylaws, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loans, mortgages, and security agreements. For more information about Mr. Miller, click here.