Shemin V. Proctor Named One of Savoy Magazine's 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers

(Washington, DC)—Andrews Kurth is pleased to announce that Washington, DC Office Managing Partner, Shemin V. Proctor, has been named one of Savoy Magazine's 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers.

The listing is comprised of the “best of the best” of Black lawyers that are partners within leading national law firms and also corporate counsel from Fortune 1000 corporations. As diversity and inclusion for legal professionals continues to grow, Savoy’s listing of “top lawyers” emerges with an influential cross section of legal professionals representing a diverse range of expertise with national and global responsibilities.

“Savoy is proud to be at the vanguard of recognizing excellence and success within private industry and corporate professionals,” said L.P. Green, II, Publisher, Savoy Magazine. “Recognizing the Most Influential Black Lawyers is a natural extension of our ongoing coverage of influencers and achievers that began with the creation of the Most Influential Black Executives and Most Influential Black Women listings. We remain committed to recognizing and exposing the world to the full spectrum of excellence within the African American community.”

"At Andrews Kurth, diversity and inclusion are core values and we are honored by this recognition of one of our partners," said Elizabeth Campbell, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer at Andrews Kurth.

Ms. Proctor represents major energy companies, including natural gas and oil pipelines, energy marketing and trading companies, and midstream service providers, in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and has represented natural gas pipelines before the federal courts. Shemin has represented and counseled clients in numerous rate, tariff, certificate, complaint and compliance matters before the FERC. Shemin also works with clients seeking to construct natural gas storage and liquefied natural gas facilities. In addition, she has counseled energy companies on natural gas matters arising from bankruptcy and has experience in the antitrust area. Ms. Proctor received her J.D. in 1990 from Harvard Law School and joined Andrews Kurth in 1991 after completing a federal judicial clerkship.

Ms. Proctor has been a partner at the firm since 1999 and serves on the Diversity Committee, Policy Committee, Executive Committee and the Women's Initiative Team. She is also a tri-chair of the Associates Committee.

“I am honored to be part of such an extraordinary group of people," said Ms. Proctor. "We strive to leverage our diversity and inclusion strategy to create an environment where our professionals can perform to their highest potential and deliver quality legal services to our clients.”

“Savoy is proud to congratulate those recognized within the 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers listing. We salute their achievement and leadership working at the highest levels within firms of influence and global corporations,” added Green. This is the definitive and most comprehensive list of Black lawyers compiled within the last five years and we’re proud to share their impact with our readers.”

The full listing of Savoy Magazine's 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers can be viewed online by clicking here.

About Savoy

Savoy Magazine is a national publication covering the power, substance and style of African American lifestyle. From entertainment to sports, business to politics, design to style, Savoy is a cultural catalyst for the African-American community that showcases and drives positive dialogue on and about Black culture. Savoy is published quarterly and distributed via subscriptions and newsstands worldwide.

As released by the former Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP