Chris focuses his practice on the intersection of business and government, particularly in the renewable energy and traditional energy sectors, where he represents clients in regulatory advocacy and compliance, legislative and policy matters, and contested cases before regulatory bodies including the Public Utility Commission of Texas and matters before the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Chris’s experience spans a wide range of energy industry clients, including advising a major renewable energy trade association and a large power generation and electricity retailer in ERCOT. In addition, Chris has significant experience serving as ERCOT regulatory compliance counsel for major energy transactions.
Earlier in his career, Chris served as Chief of Staff in the Texas House of Representatives, where he played a pivotal role in managing legislative priorities and budget negotiations for a member of House leadership. His legislative insight adds a strategic layer to his practice, allowing him to serve clients at every level of the Texas legislative and executive branches and offer a comprehensive approach to clients navigating the intersection of law, policy, and business.
Chris also has significant experience in corporate mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, and in providing general corporate representation. His broad depth of experience allows him to understand each client’s business and needs at a deep level and enables him to find creative solutions to clients’ complex legal problems.