Markley Schlegel advises natural resources industry clients on all aspects of their international and domestic project development, including commercial, transactional, regulatory, legislative, and litigation matters. Markley's diverse experience includes supporting clients in the upstream and midstream oil and gas space, mining industry, and renewables sector.

Focusing her practice on the energy and natural resources industries was an easy choice for Markley. She enjoys working in the trenches with her clients to adapt to the ever-changing atmosphere of the energy market and increasing global necessity for natural resources. From advising on commercial contracts and operations to closing gaps on legislative issues and navigating the transfer, purchase, and sale of assets, Markley helps clients manage risks and leverage business opportunities. Clients also turn to Markley for her insight on processing and transportation agreements, renewable energy development, and regulatory compliance and permitting matters related to environmental and licensing issues.

Since joining the firm, Markley has dedicated herself not only to her practice, but also to her peers and the legal community as a whole. She served as co-chair of the Denver Associates Committee and sat on the firm's U.S. Associates Committee, representing her colleagues before senior management. Markley also serves as a Hogan Lovells representative for the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado Associates Campaign for Justice and is an active member of numerous energy industry professional organizations.