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Tracie Renfroe has a national trial practice focusing on toxic tort, environmental, product liability and commercial disputes. She has tried or litigated numerous breach of contract, conspiracy, fraud, securities fraud and professional liability cases. As Managing Partner of our Houston office and a partner in our Energy, Environmental and Product Liability practices, Tracie represents clients in the energy, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors around the country.
Tracie represents clients in civil jury trials, class actions and arbitrations. She tries cases in federal and state courts around the country, as well as in international arbitration of high-stakes environmental disputes.
Tracie is skilled at presenting complex scientific and technical issues to judges, juries and arbitration panels. She has also tried numerous conspiracy, securities fraud, breach of contract and professional liability cases.
Tracie has received recognition from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, ILO Client Choice Awards, Corporate Counsel and Super Lawyers: Texas.
J.D., Baylor University
B.A., Baylor University, cum laude
Supreme Court of the United States
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
October 19, 2022
Legal 500 Latin America 2023 Ranks King & Spalding Among the Region’s Top International Firms
August 4, 2022
Benchmark Names Three King & Spalding Partners to List of Top 250 Women in Litigation
Obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of Shell Oil Company in 2016, 2013 and 2010 in California drinking water contamination trials.
Lead counsel for ConocoPhillips affiliate in successful international arbitration case relating to alleged environmental contamination from oilfield operations in Ecuador.
Representing DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, in multi-district litigation involving metal-on-metal hip implants.
January 13, 2022
EPA’s Draft Strategic Plan Emphasizes Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change
January 4, 2022
EPA’s Draft Strategic Plan Emphasizes Resilience and Adaption to Climate Change
April 7, 2021
Second Circuit Climate Change Ruling Affirms Dismissal of State-law Claims
October 19, 2022
Legal 500 Latin America 2023 Ranks King & Spalding Among the Region’s Top International Firms
August 4, 2022
Benchmark Names Three King & Spalding Partners to List of Top 250 Women in Litigation
Obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of Shell Oil Company in 2016, 2013 and 2010 in California drinking water contamination trials.
Lead counsel for ConocoPhillips affiliate in successful international arbitration case relating to alleged environmental contamination from oilfield operations in Ecuador.
Representing DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, in multi-district litigation involving metal-on-metal hip implants.
January 13, 2022
EPA’s Draft Strategic Plan Emphasizes Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change
January 4, 2022
EPA’s Draft Strategic Plan Emphasizes Resilience and Adaption to Climate Change
April 7, 2021
Second Circuit Climate Change Ruling Affirms Dismissal of State-law Claims
October 19, 2022
Legal 500 Latin America 2023 Ranks King & Spalding Among the Region’s Top International Firms
August 4, 2022
Benchmark Names Three King & Spalding Partners to List of Top 250 Women in Litigation
J.D., Baylor University
B.A., Baylor University, cum laude
Supreme Court of the United States
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas