Bradford (Brad) G. Keithley

Brad Keithley is a partner in the Environment, Energy & Resources practice. He focuses his practice in areas of oil and gas related litigation and regulation, and complex industry related commercial transactions. His recent experience includes the development of new LNG terminals, and oil and gas development and production on federal and Native American lands. Brad has more than 25 years of legal experience in the oil and natural gas industry.

Professional Recognition

• Listed in Chambers USA, “America’s Leading Business Lawyers,” 2004 - 2008

Professional Leadership

• Center for American and International Law, Institute for Energy Law, Advisory Committee, 2000 - Present; Oil & Gas Committee, 2002 - Present 
• Center for American and International Law, Institute for Energy Law, Annual Conference on the Law of LNG, Co-Chair, 2004 - 2005
• Center for American and International Law, Institute for Energy Law, Oil & Gas Committee, Chair, 2003
• Center for American and International Law, Institute for Energy Law, Annual Oil & Gas Law Conference, Co-Chair, 2001 - 2002
• Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
• Energy Bar Association

Community Involvement

• University of Virginia School of Law Annual Giving Campaign, National Vice Chair, 2008 - Present
• Regional University System of Oklahoma, Ad Hoc Committee on System Development, 2005 - 2007

Related Employment

• Jones Day, Dallas and Houston, TX, Partner, 1990 - 2008
• Arkla, Inc., Little Rock, AR and Shreveport, LA, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, 1987 - 1990; Vice President & General Counsel, 1984 - 1987
• Hall, Hardwick, Gable, Collingsworth & Nelson, Tulsa, OK, Partner, 1981 - 1984; Associate, 1978 - 1981
• Secretary of the Air Force, Office of the General Counsel, Attorney/Advisor, 1976 - 1978