Ellen M. Conley
About Ellen M. Conley
Ellen M. Conley is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Ellen M. Conley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Energy Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Haynes and Boone LLP
Education: Texas Tech University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Houston, TX
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