INTRODUCTION. Bracewell LLP is a leading law and government relations firm that primarily serves the energy, infrastructure, finance and technology industries throughout the world. Our industry focus results in comprehensive state-of-the-art knowledge of the commercial, legal and governmental challenges faced by our clients and enables us to provide innovative solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes. Bracewell is recognized throughout the world for its commitment to excellence and innovative approaches to matters that are redefining the future of energy, infrastructure, finance, technology and other sectors.
PRACTICES. Antitrust/Competition, Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage, Corporate & Securities, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain, Data Security & Privacy, Employment Benefits/ERISA, Energy Regulatory, Energy Transition, Environment, Land & Resources, ESG, Financial Restructuring, Finance, Government Contracts, Government Enforcement & Investigations, Government Relations, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Incident Prevention & Response, Infrastructure Development, Insurance Recovery, Intellectual Property, International Arbitration, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Oil & Gas, Outsourcing, Power, Private Equity, Public Finance, Real Estate & Finance, Strategic Communications, Tax, Tax-Exempt Organizations.
SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM. The firm offers summer associate programs in several of its US offices, though the size of the programs varies year to year based on demand. Program lengths vary depending on location, but they typically run 9 to 10 weeks. During this time, summer associates have the opportunity to explore different areas of the law by working on actual matters. Summer associates attend hearings, depositions, trials, negotiations and client meetings. They also hone legal writing skills by helping research and draft agreements, briefs, articles, blogs and podcasts. In addition, summer associates are encouraged to explore the local community and attend attorney dinners, summer associate lunches, social events and a firm-wide summer associate retreat.
WELL-BEING PROGRAM. BWell is a firm-wide program promoting healthy work-life integration among Bracewell lawyers and staff. The program focuses on four key areas: (1) mental well-being, (2) physical well-being, (3) financial well-being and (4) community. Each quarter, programming is developed that explores one of these topics in greater detail. This includes guest speakers, group discussions and goal setting. Each office also hosts “talk into action” activities to keep the conversation going and provide additional resources and training.
ASSOCIATE SELECTION. The firm looks for candidates who have distinguished themselves academically and actively participate in law school and in their local communities. Successful candidates possess a strong work ethic and are self-motivated. Given Bracewell’s collaborative culture, we also look for individuals who are team players.
Those interested in pursuing employment discussions with the firm are encouraged to visit the firm’s website, https://www.bracewell.com/careers, for current career opportunities.
