Katelyn Jones

Katelyn Jones is an associate at Holland & Hart in Cheyenne who assists energy and natural resources clients with environmental compliance, regulatory matters, and litigation. She helps clients navigate environmental considerations affecting energy development projects and advises on federal lands permitting, wildlife and protected species issues, enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings. Her clients include companies involved in oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, data centers, and other energy and resources projects.

Katelyn earned a J.D. from William & Mary School of Law in 2025, where she participated on the National Trial Team and served in tournament and logistics roles. She received a B.A. from Wake Forest University in 2021. Her legal education, trial training, and early regulatory experience support her ability to analyze detailed environmental requirements and present practical compliance strategies for projects operating under complex federal and state frameworks.

Katelyn previously served as a law clerk with the U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division, focusing on Endangered Species Act matters. She also worked with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Land Resources Division, providing counsel connected with the Bureau of Land Management. Those roles gave her direct exposure to federal enforcement priorities, land management decisions, and the operational issues that affect regulated energy development.

Katelyn Jones brings current federal regulatory experience to environmental matters involving development, permitting, compliance, and disputes. She is admitted in Wyoming and works with clients across sectors where environmental requirements can shape project timing, operations, and risk. By combining agency experience with litigation support and practical counseling, she helps clients understand regulatory obligations, prepare for administrative proceedings, and address enforcement challenges while pursuing business objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Holland & Hart LLP
• Member, Wyoming State Bar

Licensed State

• Wyoming

Education

• William & Mary School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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