Alejandra Salas

Alejandra primarily specializes in litigation, with a particular emphasis on the oil and gas industry. She represents oil and gas exploration and production companies, royalty owners, and mineral owners in a variety of litigation matters. Prior to joining the Firm, Alejandra served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable David Counts of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions. During this time, Alejandra managed half of the civil and criminal dockets, prepared orders on wide-ranging issues, and assisted in preparation for evidentiary hearings, jury selections, and trials. As a law clerk, Alejandra gained practical familiarity with the litigation process and a unique understanding of the judicial system.

• The Honorable David Counts, U.S. District Judge - U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - Judicial Law Clerk
  
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Law Clerk
  
• Cokinos | Young, P.C. - Law Clerk
  
• NuStar Energy L.P - Litigation & Regulatory Intern
  
• The Honorable Xavier Rodriguez, U.S. District Judge - U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - Judicial Intern
  
• The Honorable Ignacio Torteya, III, U.S. Magistrate Judge - U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - Judicial Intern
  

Publications

• State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
• State Bar of Texas, Oil, Gas, & Energy Resources Law
• State Bar of Texas, Hispanic Issues 
• Mexican American Bar Association of Texas 
• Hispanic Bar Association of Austin