The passion behind Zachary Bernard’s transactions practice runs as deep as the oil in Texas. From childhood memories made in courthouses investigating leases alongside his father, a third-generation member of an oil-and-gas family, to his pre-law school years spent in Texas fields scrutinizing instruments as a petroleum landman for exploration and production companies, Zachary has strong ties to the energy industry. Today, his background merges with proven legal insight to facilitate a range of representation, including counseling energy-focused companies on their participation in upstream, midstream and commercial transactions, as well as supporting real estate holding and investment companies in their acquisition and divestiture efforts through leasing, conveyancing, financing or otherwise. In addition, Zachary has a variety of experience in counseling clients in corporate formation and governance matters.