Liskow & Lewis is pleased to announce the election of two new shareholders, effective January 1, 2022.
Edward Duhé focuses on complex energy litigation, renewable energy, climate change, and carbon capture and sequestration. Edward also practices in technology related fields, such as cybersecurity, data breach, data security law, and eDiscovery. Since joining the firm, Edward has handled all aspects of litigation. He most often represents Fortune 500 companies in environmental litigation and labor and employment litigation, including efficiently managing voluminous eDiscovery using Technology Assisted Review (TAR). He has extensive experience in all aspects of discovery, including coordinating with clients’ litigation departments, directing and consulting with vendors, and hiring and managing teams of contract attorneys.
Edward is currently focused on representing major oil and gas clients in land contamination and coastal land loss litigation. He has significant experience working with expert witnesses applying state regulations to oil and gas exploration and production sites. Edward is a member of the Institute for Energy Law (“IEL”) and was selected to join the 4th IEL Leadership Class. Edward earned his Juris Doctor from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, magna cum laude, and he is admitted to practice law in Texas and Louisiana.
Jackie Hickman defends global exploration and production companies in a wide range of environmental and operational matters, including well-blowouts, legacy litigation, commercial disputes, expropriation/condemnation matters, and mass tort/exposure cases. As part of her practice, Jackie has managed all aspects of complex energy litigation from initial discovery through trial and appeal. Jackie has significant trial experience acting as second-chair of multiple mass-tort trials, conducting direct and cross examination of witnesses, and arguing motions and evidentiary objections. Jackie has also had significant success at the appellate level, including researching and writing successful briefs to Louisiana appellate courts and the U.S. Fifth Circuit.
Jackie is a member of the Institute for Energy Law (“IEL”) and was selected to join the inaugural IEL Leadership Class. Jackie earned her Juris Doctor and Degree in Comparative Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, magna cum laude. She received her bachelor’s degree in Government from Dartmouth College.