Liskow is proud to share that Shareholder Laura Springer Brown has received the inaugural Institute for Energy Law (“IEL”) Outstanding Young Energy Professional Award. In selecting the recipient, the IEL considered the nominee’s outstanding and special achievements in the energy profession, including work in the energy sector and contributions to the development of energy law, as well as factors such as exceptional or innovative client service in the energy sector; advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the energy profession; involvement or leadership in the candidate’s organization and/or professional organizations; contributions to the development of other energy lawyers or professionals; and involvement in the community, including through pro bono legal services.
Laura’s list of achievements and contributions is long. She serves as the assistant practice group leader for Liskow’s Energy section, the firm’s largest practice group. Laura has over a decade of experience with litigating complex issues for several major Fortune Global 500 companies in the energy and environmental space. In addition to her energy practice, Laura diversifies her work with a variety of general litigation and appellate matters. Whether she is providing pro bono services to an indigent client or representing the largest energy companies in the world, Laura is a committed advocate who brings the same diligent work ethic to every matter. Laura’s pro bono work has included handling paternity, interdiction, and TPR matters for The Pro Bono Project and the Orleans Public Defenders, service on the Pro Bono Project’s Justice for All Ball planning committee, and volunteerism with the New Orleans Civil District Court’s Domestic Self-Help Desk and the H.E.L.P. program providing legal services to New Orleans’ homeless citizens.
Laura is an IEL Advisory Board Member. She was previously a member of its Second Leadership Class, the editor of the Energy Law Dispatch, and a speaker at the very 1st National YEP Conference. Laura is also a long-time member of the Women’s Energy Network (“WEN”) and is the past President of the South Louisiana Chapter of WEN. During her five years of service on the Board of WEN-South Louisiana, she spearheaded the Chapter’s involvement in STEM education, launched a mentoring program for young women in the energy sector, and oversaw scholarship awards to college or graduate students pursuing energy careers.
The firm congratulates Laura on this well-deserved recognition.