Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Scott Ellis has been named managing partner of the firm’s Houston office, effective May 1, 2023. Ellis currently serves as vice chair of the firm’s Energy Litigation Practice Group and as the hiring partner for the Houston office.
Ellis succeeds partner Michael Rogers, who has held the position in Houston since 2018.
“In his nearly 17 years with Foley, Scott has demonstrated his strong leadership talents through his thriving energy litigation practice, his devotion to mentorship, and his commitment to engaging with the wider Houston community,” said Daljit Doogal, Foley chairman and CEO. “I thank Mike for the strong momentum he has established in the Houston office, and I am confident Scott will have great success in carrying it forward.”
As office managing partner, Ellis will center his efforts on continuing the strategic growth of the Houston office, further enhancing Foley’s reputation in the market, and overseeing the office’s robust dedication to the local business and civic communities.
“It’s a great honor to take the reins from Mike, whose leadership these past five years has made Foley’s Houston office a major hub that’s known not only for our accomplished legal services but for the good we deliver to the wider Houston community,” said Ellis. “Foley’s Houston office is an essential contributor to the firm’s sector-led strategic plan, and as managing partner, I look forward to writing the next chapter in our rich history of serving as trusted advisors to energy and resource companies.”
Located in the energy capital of the world, Foley’s Houston office was established in 1923 and is one of the oldest law firms in the metroplex. With a 100-year history in Houston, Foley is uniquely positioned to serve litigation and transactional clients in the energy industry and beyond.
About Scott Ellis
Ellis focuses his practice on complex litigation and trial work, representing national and international corporate clients primarily in the energy, construction, and financial sectors that are involved in sophisticated, high-stakes commercial and financial disputes. He is particularly experienced in litigating complex contractual, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and business theft disputes.
Committed to the legal profession and the broader Houston community, Ellis serves as a Commissioner of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession and co-chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Additionally, Ellis is a member of the University of Houston Law Center Alumni Board and a trustee of the Henry David Thoreau Foundation.
Ellis is frequently recognized for his legal work and professional guidance. He was named “Best Mentor” by Texas Lawyer in 2020, a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Houston Business Journal in 2020, and a “Best Mentor: Finalist” by The American Lawyer in 2022. Ellis also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center, where he teaches Trial Advocacy.
About Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP is a preeminent law firm that stands at the nexus of the energy, health care and life sciences, innovative technology, and manufacturing sectors. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions. Our 1,100 lawyers across 25 offices worldwide partner on the full range of engagements from corporate counsel to IP work and litigation support, providing our clients with a one-team solution to all their needs. For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve.
