Biography

Jill Carvalho is an experienced commercial litigator and counselor who works with companies, executives, and directors. Jill’s experience includes advising companies on corporate governance and  fiduciary duty matters.  She works in federal and state court and at regulatory agencies, including the Texas Public Utility Commission and the Securities Exchange Commission.

Jill has also worked extensively with clients in the energy industry, including oil and gas exploration and engineering, midstream companies on permitting and electricity regulatory challenges, and also defending against environmental challenges and personal injury litigation. In the healthcare space, Jill advises operating clinics, ERs, and biopharmaceutical companies on FDA approvals and regulatory approvals.

Prior to joining Burke Law Group, Jill practiced law at an AmLaw 50 law firm and a professor of political science at American University in Washington, D.C.