Michelle Pector is a seasoned trial lawyer and trusted counselor who is co-chair of Morgan Lewis’s energy litigation practice and a member of the firm’s COVID-19 Texas Taskforce. For two decades, Michelle has represented energy and healthcare clients in a wide range of business and employment disputes with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation, injunction proceedings, trade secret disputes, business fraud, supply chain disputes, alleged corporate wrongdoing, consumer litigation, and M&A disputes. Michelle also has experience defending class actions for energy clients.
Over the course of her career, Michelle has been lead trial counsel in matters litigated in state and federal courts throughout Texas and other parts of the United States. She also has arbitration experience and has handled matters before the EEOC and state employment agencies.
Michelle provides counsel focused on her clients’ interests and long-term strategic goals. She advises clients on a wide range of issues including best practices, internal investigations, compliance matters, contract negotiations, and legal strategy pre-litigation, as well as post-litigation consulting to implement learned solutions. She works with clients to develop practical, innovative, and effective solutions tailored to achieve their business and legal objectives, including when litigation becomes necessary.
Recommended, Dispute resolution: General commercial disputes, The Legal 500 US (2019)
Recommended, Industry focus: Energy litigation: conventional power, The Legal 500 US (2019)
Recommended, Industry focus: Energy litigation: oil and gas, The Legal 500 US (2019, 2020)
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation (2013)
Recognized, Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers (2005–2015)
Recognized, Houston's Top Professionals on the Fast Track, H Texas Magazine (2007)
Recognized, Stakeholder 100 inaugural class, Stakeholders, Inc. (2007)
Recognized, Best Houston Lawyers Under 40 (2004)
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Houston Bar Association
Volunteer, Make-A-Wish Foundation
Volunteer, Lone Star Boxer Rescue
Member, Order of the Barristers
Recognized, University of Houston Advocate of the Year (2000)
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