John R. Hays, Jr.

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☏ 512-472-3993
✉ john.hays@hayslaw.com

Mr. Hays has an extensive background in the private practice of law, government, and academia. His government experience began when he served as an Examiner (Administrative Law Judge) with the Railroad Commission of Texas, followed by many years of private practice, writing, and speaking on energy topics at conferences for industry representatives and the legal profession, together with teaching Energy Law and Policy at the University of Texas School of Law. Mr. Hays received his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1974 and his B.A. from Rice University in 1971, with a major in economics and business administration. He also did extensive graduate work in history and American Studies at the University of Texas.

Education

  • B.A., Rice University, 1971 J.D.

  • University of Texas School of Law, 1974

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1974

Court Admissions

  • United States District Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas

Community Involvement

  • University of Texas School of Law, Adjunct Professor of Energy Law and Policy

  • Member, Boards of Directors, Town Lake and Austin Metropolitan Boards, YMCA of Greater Austin (previously)

  • Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 399, Austin, Texas (previously)

  • The Federalist Society

  • Energy Bar Association