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Lawyer Biography

Ms Peggy Heeg

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

  • Energy
  • Corporate Governance
  • Internal Investigations
  • Ethics and Compliance Programs
  • FERC
  • White Collar Crime
  • E-discovery and Information Management Group

EXPERIENCE

Peggy A. Heeg, a partner in the Houston office, is a member of the firm's Corporate and Energy Practice Groups. An energy industry veteran, Peggy has 20 years of legal experience and has served as executive vice president and general counsel for one of the largest natural gas companies in the United States. She has firsthand experience in energy and regulatory transactions, corporate governance, internal investigations, compliance and records management programs and energy antitrust litigation. In addition, Peggy serves as a member of the firm's Executive Committee.

Peggy's representative new matters include:

  • Representation of corporations and Boards of Directors in all aspects of corporate governance
  • Representation of an energy company in all aspects of pipeline project development activities
  • Representation of an energy company in the acquisition of pipeline assets
  • Representation of an energy company in internal investigation and criminal defense
  • Development of anti-manipulation training program for energy company
  • Development of comprehensive regulatory compliance programs
  • Development of ethics and compliance and records management programs
  • Representation of original investors in IPO
  • Representation of an energy company in LNG project development activities
  • Representation of interstate natural gas pipeline companies in FERC matters
  • Representation of a major producer in antitrust litigation

In addition, Peggy has managed the legal aspects of a variety of energy transactions ranging from corporate mergers to project development work to litigated proceedings before the FERC.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Energy Bar Association
  • National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Advisory Board Member
  • Texas General Counsel Forum (2003 - 2004)
  • General Counsel Roundtable (2003 - 2004)

PROFESSIONAL HONORS

  • "Best Lawyers in America" for energy law, Best Lawyers, 2007
  • "Best Lawyers in America" for corporate governance and compliance law, Best Lawyers, 2007
  • Who's Who in America
  • Who's Who in American Law
  • Who's Who of American Women
  • Who's Who in Finance and Business
  • "Super Lawyer," in energy, Texas Monthly magazine, 2003 and 2004

PUBLICATIONS

  • Co-Author, "Corporate Governance On The Frontline," Oil & Gas Financial Journal, December 2006
  • "Protecting Privileged Information in the Post-Sarbanes-Oxley World: Can The Attorney-Client Privilege Survive?" October 2006
  • Co-Author, "FERC Implements the Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation under the 2005 Energy Policy Act and Substantially Revises the Market Behavior Rules," 2006 Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Strategy Conference and Investment Forum, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, August 7-9, 2006
  • Co-Author, "Government Investigations: What the Government Expects, Privilege Issues and How Best to Protect Your Company," University of Texas School of Law, 28th Annual Conference on Securities Regulation and Business Law, February 2006
  • "Smart Moves: Private Equity Strategies for Energy/Chemical Deals," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P, January 2006
  • "The Future of Corporate "Cooperation" Under The Thompson Memorandum -- Will There Be A Shift Toward Greater Predictability," Fulbright & Jaworski White Collar Crime Update, October 2005
  • "What You Should Know About the Attorney-Client Privilege," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. CLE, June 15, 2004
  • Co-Author, "Trends in Energy Litigation 2004," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Energy Litigation Report, May 2004
  • "Gas Transportation in the United States - What's to Be Learned?" Oil & Gas Law and Taxation Review, October and November 1997

SPEECHES

  • "How Much Information Should Your Auditor Receive About Loss Contingencies?" Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., General Counsel Roundtable, Houston, Texas, October 11, 2006
  • "Corporate Governance Roundtable with H.S. Grace & Co.," October 5, 2006
  • "What Keeps the General Counsel Awake at Night?" 28th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute, Houston, Texas, April 6, 2006 and Dallas, Texas, May 11, 2006
  • "Smart Moves in Private Equity Energy & Chemical Deals," New York, New York, May 8-9, 2006
  • Environmental Health & Safety Governance Roundtable, Calgary, AB, April 27, 2006
  • "Government Investigations - What the Government Expects, Privilege Issues and How Best to Protect Your Company," 28th Annual Conference on Securities Regulation and Business Law, Dallas, Texas, February 9, 2006
  • "Smart Moves: Private Equity Strategies for Energy/Chemical Deals," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., New York, New York, January 24, 2006
  • "The Energy Industry after the Hurricanes: Dealing with Storms of Controversy and Private Law," Breakfast Seminar, Houston, Texas, November 15, 2005
  • "Recent Developments in Securities Enforcement & Split Estate Issues," IPAA 76th Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas, October 26, 2005
  • "Corporate Integrity: Leading Houston Companies Discuss Ethical Standards," Robert Half International Executive Roundtable, Houston, Texas, October 21, 2005
  • "Looking Into The Crystal Ball: Hedging and Derivatives in the Global Energy Market," Web Seminar, October 19, 2005
  • "The Business Case For Compliance," Client Management Retreat, Galveston, Texas, August 25-26, 2005
  • "Internal Investigations: Why the Thompson Memo May Force Corporate Cooperation in Ways You Never Imagined," Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Breakfast Seminar, August 25, 2005
  • "Subtitle B of Title III - Energy Policy Act of 2005 Natural Gas," Energy Bill Web Seminar, August 23, 2005
  • "Recent M&A Legal Trends," Energy Transactions Regatta, Newport, Rhode Island, May 20-22, 2005
  • Environmental Health & Safety Governance Roundtable, Houston, Texas, June 22, 2005
  • "Keeping Energy Companies Out of Trouble: Lessons To Be Learned From Recent Criminal Regulatory And Civil Actions," Southern Gas Association, April 11, 2005
  • "Overview Of Energy Trading Issues," Global Energy Management Institute, UH-GEMI 3rd Annual Energy Trading and Marketing Conference: Rebuilding the Business, January 20, 2005
  • "Records Management And Best Practices In E-Discovery," Houston Bar Association Corporate Counsel Section, December 9, 2004
  • "2004 U.S. Corporate Counsel Litigation Trends Survey Findings," Web Seminar, October 2004
  • "Director Self-Protection In A Hostile Environment," A Directors Roundtable Program, Houston, Texas, September 28, 2004
  • "Overview Of Litigation Arising Out Of The Energy Trading And Marketing Business," 20th Annual AIRA Conference, Grapevine, Texas, June 23 - 26, 2004
  • "Litigation Arising Out Of The Energy And Marketing Business," Web Seminar, June 17, 2004
  • "What You Should Know About the Attorney-Client Privilege," Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 15, 2004
  • "Practical Advice On Handling Complex Litigation Before Multiple Agencies And Courts," Energy Litigation Trends 2004, Houston, Texas, Breakfast Seminar, April 20, 2004
  • "The Whistle Blew: What Does The GC Do Now?," The Texas General Counsel Forum, Houston, February 18, 2004
  • "A New Sheriff In Town - The Changing Role Of General Counsel," The Texas General Counsel Forum, Houston, November 14, 2003
  • "Advanced In-House Counsel Course 2003 - Panel On Compliance," San Antonio, Texas, August 14, 2003
  • "Advice From The Experts: Successful Partnering Between Inside And Outside Counsel," Houston Bar Association CLE, Houston, May 6, 2003

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • 1986 - J.D., The University of Louisville School of Law
  • 1983 - B.A., Political Science, The University of Louisville

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

  • United Way Texas Gulf Coast
    • Women's Initiative, Alexis de Tocqueville member
    • Alexis de Tocqueville Annual Campaign, Co-Chair (2006-2007)
  • DePelchin Children's Center
    • Board of Directors
    • Executive Committee member
    • Finance Committee member
    • Kazia DePelchin Society member
  • Families with Children from China, Houston Chapter