“Having served as a female litigator on both a trial and appellate court level for major energy clients, I’m able to bring a diverse and experienced perspective to the table for clients. My experience, creativity, and unique knowledge of oil and gas law make a significant difference in leveraging the best possible outcome for clients.”
Overview
April L. Rolen-Ogden is a first chair trial and appellate lawyer in high stakes oil & gas matters. She has experience as a trial lawyer in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration tribunals. She defends her trial work on appeal through her appellate practice. The array of topics she has litigated is extensive. April defends companies in high stakes commercial and energy litigation matters. She litigates traditional oil and gas disputes involving royalties, servitudes, unleased owner litigation, title disputes, property damage, statutory penalties, joint operations, oil and gas accounting, taking production in kind, the Risk Fee Statute, and complex oil and gas marketing matters. April is a member of Liskow’s Board of Directors and the leader of the firm’s Upstream Industry Group. She is also a co-host of Energy Law This Week, a podcast providing insights at the intersection of law and energy.
April defends oil and gas companies in environmental legacy suits seeking damages and restoration for oilfield contamination and coastal loss. She defends companies in personal injury cases, including toxic torts, whether those injuries occur in the oilfield or any other context. She frequently defends companies in disputes involving allegations of fraud, unfair trade practices, and trade secrets.
Client Comment
“April is extremely knowledgeable, proficient in her arguments and is able to present information in a way which makes issues and concerns easily understandable.” – Chambers USA Client Comment, Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, 2023
