backHOUSTON, August 6, 2026 – King & Spalding announced today that Joel Goldberg has joined the firm as a partner in its Energy industry team and Corporate practice group. He is based in the Houston office.
Goldberg’s practice focuses on the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects, including development, financing and acquisitions across conventional and renewable assets. His experience includes providing clients with legal support for renewable and conventional electricity projects, LNG, renewable natural gas, battery storage and carbon capture facilities, as well as with all types of commercial transactions including, EPC contracts, offtake agreements, joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements, energy commodity-related transactions and project finance. Prior to his private practice experience, Goldberg served as General Counsel and Commercial Director of Energy Developments, Inc.
“Joel’s established network in Houston and deep knowledge of the energy industry represents a significant addition to our energy and infrastructure platform,” said Keith Townsend, co-leader of King & Spalding’s Corporate practice group. “Joel’s commercial perspective, technical sophistication and deep experience with both conventional and renewable energy projects reinforce our ability to advise clients on their most complex and significant matters.”
Goldberg joins King & Spalding from Porter Hedges, where he served as Practice Group Leader of the firm's Property and Finance Practice Group. He received his B.A. from the University of Texas and his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
“King & Spalding has built one of the premier energy and infrastructure platforms in Houston,” said Goldberg. “The firm’s strength and collaboration across finance, private equity, M&A and disputes creates a uniquely integrated platform that will allow me to grow my practice and expand the services I can provide to clients.”
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