Joseph A. Brown

Joseph (Joe) is the Assistant General Counsel of Oil & Gas for the Property and Construction section. In his role, Joe advises the System Land Management Office (SLMO) in all matters relating to the Oil, Gas and Energy law sector, specifically in regards to the A&M System negotiations of oil, gas and mineral leases, easements, rights-of-way, access permits, damage settlement agreements, water use agreements, solar and photovoltaic development agreements, geothermal development agreements, carbon capture and sequestration agreements for the mineral development and production of all natural resources located within the boundaries of A&M System lands.

Joe joined the Office of General Counsel in 2022. Prior to joining OGC, he was a private practitioner and focused primarily in the Oil, Gas and Energy Law sector, advising oil & gas operators and private land owners.  His law practice also advised landowners and small businesses in Real Estate Law and Corporate Law.

In addition, Joe is a petroleum landman focusing on surface and mineral title work along with lease negotiations.

Education
J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2008
B.S. in Agricultural Business, Sam Houston State University, Cum Laude, 2003

Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
• Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section
• Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Sections
American Association of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL)

Admissions
Texas