Gerald Ruiz

Gerald Ruiz

Associate
Baker & McKenzie LLP

Biography

Gerald Ruiz is an associate in the Houston office and is a member of the North America Transactional practice group. Gerald began his career with Baker McKenzie as a summer associate in 2020. Prior to joining the Firm, he served as a law clerk for the Harris County Attorney's Office. He also served as a law clerk for Baker Hughes.

Practice Focus

Gerald primarily works with oil and gas clients in a range of acquisitions, divestitures and transactional matters. Gerald also practices in the areas of corporate mergers and acquisitions as well as restructuring where he represents clients in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas - Member
  • Hispanic Bar Association of Houston

Admissions

  • Texas~United States (2021)

Education

  • South Texas College of Law (JD, cum laude, Corporate Counsel Review) (2020)
  • University of Houston (BS) (2015)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Contributor, "How Key US States Are Responding To The Oil Price Collapse," Law 360, 29 July 2020