GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Travis Lee has joined the Firm’s Tulsa office as an Associate.
The Department of Justice has renamed its Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) the Energy and Natural Resources Division. The rename is not just a branding exercise. It aligns DOJ’s environmental and natural resources litigation shop with the Administration’s broader energy program.
For energy companies, developers, and investors, success in 2026 will depend not only on understanding the rules, but on strategically navigating a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
Congratulations to the GableGotwals attorneys recently recognized in the 2026 Top Attorneys guide by 405 Magazine. This marks the Firm’s seventh consecutive year to appear in the review.
Chambers rankings are assessed on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. Interviews are conducted with peers outside of the firm and clients in order to determine inclusion and rankings.
Whether you are a tribal nation seeking to leverage your subsurface assets for the next generation of energy, or a commercial developer looking to navigate the federal trust landscape, hiring the right law firm with the expertise to move your mining project from prospecting to production is essential.
GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Katriel “Kat” Statman has joined the Houston office as a Shareholder. With more than a decade of experience, Kat’s practice focuses on energy litigation.
The global race for critical minerals is no longer a future prospect; it is a current economic and national security imperative. The surge in demand for rare earth metals, essential for everything from electric vehicle batteries to defense technologies, has propelled a specialized niche in the legal sector.
