Reed Smith recently announced that Eugenie Rogers has joined the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes Group and international arbitration team as a partner in its Dallas office.
Rogers has substantial experience in complex cross-border disputes, including international commercial arbitration and business litigation, focusing on high-value cases throughout Europe and the Middle East. And her practice spans the construction, engineering, transportation, and energy sectors, among others. Many of Rogers’ disputes involve large-scale construction megaprojects, particularly in the energy sector.
Several of Roger’s largest clients are the world’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors. At her prior firm, Baker McKenzie, Rogers was co-leader of energy arbitration initiatives globally and of its energy, mining, and infrastructure industry group in North America. The energy and natural resources industry is one of Reed Smith’s five core focus areas.
Rogers has experience representing clients in international and domestic arbitrations under the rules of several major arbitral institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), American Arbitration Association (AAA), Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), and others. And her experience also includes handling investment treaty issues, enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments, public international law matters, and high-stakes litigation in U.S. federal and state courts. She is admitted to practice law in Texas, New York and Florida, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Rogers was instrumental in handling multimillion-dollar international arbitrations and enforcement actions. And she represents a broad range of clients, from major EPC contractors to financial services firms, manufacturers, and retail and hospitality businesses.
Along with her legal practice, Rogers is deeply committed to advancing the field of arbitration through education and mentorship. And she serves as vice chair of communications for the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (North America Branch) and previously held a leadership role within the ICC’s Young Arbitration & ADR Forum (YAAF). She is also the Houston and Dallas representative of Arbitration Lunch Match, a global networking initiative for women in international arbitration.
Plus, Rogers frequently speaks on international dispute resolution issues and is an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, teaching a course on international commercial arbitration. Rogers earned her J.D. cum laude, from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law and her B.A. summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University.
KEY QUOTES:
“Eugenie’s international arbitration, construction and energy work is well known locally and globally, and her arrival at the firm will help strengthen our relationship with key clients, including those leading domestic and international engineering and construction projects. Her addition also further strengthens our offering in international arbitration, which has been ranked by the Global Arbitration Review as a top 30 practice for six years.”
– Casey Laffey, head of the firm’s U.S. Commercial Disputes Group
“Most frequently I find the disputes I am handling are in leading arbitral forums including New York, London and Dubai, and the fact that the firm has offices in each of these markets is a huge plus for my clients and my practice. I look forward to helping expand our international arbitration presence in the Texas market and believe that the firm and its platform will enhance my opportunities to sit as arbitrator, as many of our lawyers do in forums around the globe.”
– Eugenie Rogers
“Eugenie will deepen our bench strength in international arbitration and in cross border litigation. Her work in the major arbitral centers in the world where we have offices will further bolster our ability to serve our clients.”
– Peter Rosher, global chair of the firm’s international arbitration practice
“We are thrilled to welcome Eugenie to our Dallas office. The sophistication and international reach of her practice fits perfectly with the practice of our other Dallas lawyers. Maintaining a positive and energetic culture is always top of my mind. Eugenie’s drive for excellence and investment in the next generation of lawyers fits perfectly with our cultural values.”
– Omar J. Alaniz, managing partner of the Dallas office
