Alejandra Salas

Alejandra primarily specializes in litigation, with a focus on the oil and gas industry. She has represented oil and gas exploration and production companies, royalty owners, and mineral owners in state and federal court, advocating for their interests in a variety of litigation matters. Her experience includes a diverse range of cases, including lease disputes, royalty disputes, title issues, trespass claims, negligence, and contractual disputes.

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. 

With her judicial clerkship background and litigation experience, Alejandra is exceptionally equipped to guide clients through complex legal matters. 

• 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 
• Austin Bar Association Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Board
• Mexican American Bar Association of Texas 
• Hispanic Bar Association of Austin