Jen Powis Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

Earthjustice is expanding its presence in the Gulf. The Houston based office will build on existing work to stop the fossil fuel infrastructure buildout, clean up toxic pollution, advance environmental justice, safeguard public health, protect biodiversity, and accelerate an equitable transition to clean energy for our region. This position will build on.

Houston, Texas Area

As part of the Bolder Advocacy team, I provided resources and training regarding federal tax law for nonprofit advocates. AFJ promotes the active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations guidance regarding how to advocate and collaborate effectively for policy change. As a member of the podcast team, we.

Houston, Texas, United States

As general counsel for the nonprofit community, I fundraised, litigated, facilitated, argued, wrote comments, wrote policies, and just generally supported the people in our region doing phenomenal work. I also served in various board capacities for Bayou City Waterkeeper, Houston in Action, the Coalition for Environment, Equity and Resilience, and First.

Houston, Texas

As advocacy director, I analyzed policies and advocated for key priorities related to water quality, conservation of lands, state park funding issues, and multi-modal transportation solutions for the region's vast park system. I drafted, negotiated, and revised various legal agreements related to park and trail development as well as applications for.

Houston, Texas

As state lead for the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign, I analyzed, managed and advocated for the Club’s energy policy priorities with diverse contacts within corporations and government agencies, including regulatory affairs. I managed extensive litigation with both in-house and outside counsel including settlement strategy and negotiation when.

Houston, Texas

• As a Baker Botts associate, I specialized in energy and complex commercial litigation. I had the opportunity to hone my legal writing and courtroom strategies by being part of large legal teams, as well as first chair.
• Third-chair in dispute between operator and working interest owners involving claims under a joint venture agreement and related joint operating agreement; argued various motions, examined experts, and cross-examined.
• Senior associate on team defending largest privately owned coal company in dispute over two coal seam gas lease agreements
• First-chair in injunction proceeding representing a national trade association seeking declaratory relief against a rogue player in the secondary market for structured settlements

J.D.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Rock Climbing and Backpacking Trip Leader; Handball Team;