Leah J. Brooks is an attorney specializing in oil and gas law, renewable energy law, and real estate law.

Mrs. Brooks is a graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, who, prior to becoming an associate at Loomis, worked for Field Law Group, PLLC. While specializing in public utility and energy law, she helped grow the firm's practice in renewable and alternative energy, served as a Special Assistant Attorney General, and worked on a number of power supply cost recovery and reconciliation cases before the Michigan Public Service Commission. Mrs. Brooks previously served as a legal intern for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality where she worked closely with the Chief Administrative Law Judge and served as a member of the Governor's Energy Roadmap team, working with the Governor's Energy Advisor on renewable and alternative energy projects.

Prior to law school, Mrs. Brooks worked at Loomis as the firm's assistant bookkeeper, as well as the accounts manager for one of the firm's senior partners. She worked on a number of corporate and business matters, managed the assets and investments of several clients, and gained experience with corporations and partnerships.

Practice Areas

• Oil & Gas Law and Natural Resources Law
• Energy, Telecommunications & Public Utilities
• Real Estate Law
• Business and Corporate Law
• Probate Law

Professional Memberships

• Member, State Bar of Michigan; Environmental and Administrative Law Sections
• Member, American Bar Association; Administrative Law Section
• Member, Ingham County Women's Commission
• Member, Michigan Association of Professional Landmen
• Member, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
• Member, American Association of University Women

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Juris Doctor, January 2009
• Western Michigan University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a concentration in public law, April 2004