Michelle P. Scheffler

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Michelle Scheffler is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in bet-the-company cases in state and federal courts nationwide.

Ms. Scheffler has been repeatedly honored by several leading industry outlets, including Chambers USA, in which clients have praised her as a “very skilled trial attorney” who has “instant credibility with the judge and jurors,” as well as “exceptionally talented” and “an extremely knowledgeable and confident trial attorney and leader.” She also has been repeatedly recognized by The Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation, in addition to being named a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer in 2023 and one of the nation’s top energy attorneys under 40 by Law360 in 2021. In addition, she has been selected as one of the National Diversity Council’s Top 50 Women in Oil and Gas.

Ms. Scheffler represents clients in a variety of industries, though she has extensive knowledge of the energy industry and has led trial teams for oil and gas, renewables, pipeline and marketing clients concerning nearly every aspect of the energy value chain. She regularly handles matters related to royalties, leases, surface rights, transportation, storage and distribution. Additionally, she advises clients on matters related to joint ventures and partnerships, construction-related disputes and environmental issues.

Ms. Scheffler is a long-standing member of the Institute for Energy Law, where she has served numerous terms on its Executive Committee. She is a frequent speaker on trial- and energy related topics and has taught trial advocacy.