Itâs a Gas
Lauren Varnado is M&Râs Houston Office Managing Partner. Having graced the pages of Vanity Fair, Vogue and People, Lauren sets the tone in Houston, not just for the firmâs vibe, but for its efforts in the oil and gas space.
Unlike the work of most other players in the legal marketplace, M&Râs effortsâand that of Lauren and her Houston-based teamâare informed by a nuanced understanding of the energy sector. This insight not only allows Lauren and the firm to effectively address clientsâ immediate legal concerns, but also enables them to identify broader business issues that can positively impact the bottom lines of the companies they represent.
Whatâs cool is that they do so as part of a new generation of lawyersâa fearless group thatâs disrupting a typically buttoned-up, male-dominated profession and turning the practice of law on its head by leaning into relatability, accessibility and, above all else, humanityâthis on top of the fact that M&R Houston knows oil and gas better than just about anyone else.
Differentiators
Some of the adjectives that best describe Lauren and her crew in Houston are modern, candid, practical, influential and whip-smart. Together, they deliver premier client service that truly sets them apart. What else distinguishes M&R Houston from other firms (including those similar in size and reach) are the long-standing relationships it has with clientsârelationships founded upon absolute trust and an expectation of excellence that informs the way they operate in courtrooms, at closing tables and beyond.
From Soup to Nuts
Energy isnât the only industry that M&R attorneys are immersed in. Theyâre sought after by those in the advertising & digital media, banking & financial services, hospitality, insurance, music & entertainment, retail & apparel and technology spaces, too. M&R offers these clients a full suite of services, including top-tier work in commercial, class action, and cross-border litigation, as well as bankruptcy & restructuring, corporate & securities, cybersecurity & privacy, employment, insurance, intellectual property, real estate and regulatory law. Without fail, they do so in a collaborative way, keeping clients involved throughout every case and transaction, which eliminates surprises and ensures that expectations are met, if not exceeded, time and again.
As Cool as Can Be
M&Râs seven offices (Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, New York and, of course, Houston) have been built upon a foundation of exceptional peopleâwomen and men of differing backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and orientations all working toward a common goal: client success. The firmâs focus on diversity and inclusion (itâs been named a âTop 100 Firms for Minority Attorneysâ), along with its industry expertise and culture that emphasizes professional development and fun, make M&R a law firm that's the arbiter of cool.
Lauren Varnado manages the Houston office of Michelman & Robinson, LLP. A sought-after, award-winning litigator and head of the firmâs energy practice, Lauren can be contacted at lvardado@mrllp.com or (713) 422-2121.
