The Washington DC-based policy resolution group at Bracewell LLP combines extensive experience in traditional energy, energy transition, and environmental government relations and strategic communications, with policy advice to and advocacy on behalf of nonprofit organizations such as The Trevor Project and professional associations including the FBIAA. Scott Segal, who is best known for his work on climate change, electric reliability, motor fuels, and upstream oil and gas development, shares leadership of the team with Dee Martin, who guides clients through advocacy campaigns related to energy, national security, and social justice issues. Joshua Zive provides support on developing and implementing advocacy strategies and public messaging campaigns, and has been advising clients like Yuga Labs on understanding the policy and legal landscape of digital assets. Senior counsel Joseph Brazauskas focuses on energy, environment, and natural resources, and has been instrumental in assisting Cheniere with the recent pipeline authorization process. Christine Wyman left the firm in March 2023. Andrew Shaw joined from Dentons in June 2024, contributing significant experience in energy and environmental matters.
Testimonials
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‘Bracewell is unique because of their in-depth knowledge and expertise of federal government processes.’
‘Dee Martin and Joshua Zive are very responsive to our requests, give us strategic and timely advice/guidance, and are an absolute pleasure to work with.’
‘All the Bracewell partners and other staff have deep expertise in various federal government work areas along with contacts in key offices and agencies, and they successfully facilitate engagement with key federal partners.’
Key clients
- A.M. Best
- Air Liquide USA LLC
- National Automobile Dealers Association
- Energy Vault
- Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)
- OCI
- Plug Power
- The Trevor Project
- The Southern Company
- Valero
- Plug Power
- Radia
- The Metals Company
- Yuga Labs
Work highlights
- Assisted The Trevor Project with its efforts to continue to secure funding in FY23 and FY24 to ensure that acutely at-risk groups, including LGBTQ youth, can use the 9-8-8 lifeline to receive specialized services.
- Represented Air Liquide as the executive branch developed and implemented the Hydrogen Hub program, which includes its participation in six of the seven regional hydrogen hub projects selected for award negotiations for up to $7bn in federal funding.
- Assisted Cheniere with strategic advice, legal analysis, and political opportunities to ensure that the company continues to have the opportunity to leverage its experience to serve as a resource for top policy makers.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Scott Segal, Dee Martin