Christine B. LaFollette Recognized Among Law360’s Influential Women in Energy Law

August 10, 2018

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(Houston) – Akin Gump is pleased to announce that Houston office partner in charge Christine B. LaFollette has been selected as one of Law360’s Influential Women in Energy Law for 2018. In its inaugural year, this award series highlights women with outstanding accomplishments in the field of energy law, “putting the spotlight on attorneys who are helping reshape an industry and practice area long perceived to be a man’s world.”

Ms. LaFollette, Law360 notes, has spent her career advising oil and gas companies in matters such as taking companies public, brokering major acquisitions or ensuring compliance with SEC regulations. Ups and downs in the oil industry, she explained, mean that no two days are alike, but, “if you’re really invested in the companies and if you understand and respect the business, you have to learn to deal with the volatile markets.”

Ms. LaFollette discussed the barriers she faced early in her career, where she admits she was a rarity as a young, female lawyer working in the energy sector. As a result, she said she made a point of nurturing the careers of younger attorneys as she built her own career.

As for where the industry is presently, Ms. LaFollette said there still are not enough women carving out long careers in energy law. Further diversifying the field is something she takes seriously in her leadership position at Akin Gump.

“It starts with finding talent and having your eyes open to male and female candidates, as well as other types of candidates,” Ms. LaFollette said. “Once you find that talent and you hire them, it’s about retaining them. You have to make a conscious effort to be thoughtful and inclusive.”

Founded in 1945, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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