Our People
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Tricia Jackson Lee "TJ"
Managing Attorney
With over a decade of experience at the intersection of land, law, and energy, TJ brings a rare combination of legal precision and industry fluency to every project. She has led complex site control negotiations for wind, solar, and battery storage developments across the country, representing some of the nation’s most prominent clean energy companies.
Prior to launching BrisolRE, Tricia practiced as a renewable energy attorney at major law firms and served as in-house counsel for developers, giving her a deep understanding of both transactional and operational needs. Her work is distinguished by a pragmatic, deal-forward approach—streamlining legal processes while protecting long-term project viability.
Tricia is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication, Concentration in Politics from the University of Texas . She is licensed to practice in Texas. Florida license pending.
Awards and Recognition: Top 40 Under 40 Attorney, Texas 2019–25 – National Black Lawyers; Best Lawyers in America: One to Watch 2023; Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2022–23 – Thomson Reuters; Top Attorney 2019–23 (Real Estate & Energy) – Austin Monthly Magazine; Honoree 2019, Achievements in Black Austin – Austin Black Business Journal; President/Board Member 2021–24 – Solar Austin (501c3).
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Lauren Crouch
Attorney
Lauren is a U.S.-qualified attorney advising renewable energy clients across all stages of wind and solar projects. Her practice focuses on site control, title and survey analysis, curative matters, and development-stage diligence, with a transaction-driven approach informed by representing both developers and lenders in complex domestic and cross-border closings.
Lauren brings a sophisticated, commercially grounded perspective shaped by experience at global law firms, as in-house counsel for a national title company, and within international asset management. This diverse background enables her to align legal diligence with commercial objectives and support efficient project execution.
In addition to her renewable energy practice, Lauren has broad experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development, and financing across multiple asset classes such as industrial, hospitality, purpose-built student housing (PBSA), and affordable housing.
Lauren earned her Juris Doctor from SMU Dedman School of Law, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of the Order of the Coif, an honor awarded to the top ten percent of the graduating class. She also holds a Master’s in Real Estate Development from IE School of Architecture and Design in Madrid, bringing an integrated legal and strategic lens to renewable energy and real estate transactions. She is a member of the Kansas State Bar.
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Leena Lauger
Senior Attorney
Leena is a seasoned real estate and telecommunications attorney with more than 20 years of experience advising clients on complex transactions involving wireless and infrastructure assets. Over the course of her career, she has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to long-standing clients, providing steady, strategic counsel across evolving market conditions.
Her practice is informed by substantial in-house and outside counsel experience. Leena has served as in-house counsel for a real estate investment management company specializing in wireless assets and, since 2017, has represented telecommunications infrastructure companies as outside counsel on a wide range of wireless real estate matters. Her work includes advising on site acquisition, leasing, portfolio management, and transaction strategy across diverse asset types.
Leena also brings a broader strategic and leadership perspective shaped by her experience serving as Executive Director of a nonprofit organization and as Director of Operations at a law firm. She is known for her practical judgment, commercial awareness, and ability to align legal guidance with business and operational objectives.
Leena received her Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law – Newark and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers College, Rutgers University. She is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and New Jersey.
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Erica Ruff
Operations Consultant
Erica is a seasoned leader at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and operational design. With a degree in Information Systems Cybersecurity, she brings a systems-first mindset to every challenge—engineering the workflows, infrastructure, and accountability models that help organizations scale with precision.
Erica is known for translating technical complexity into actionable strategy. She has led high-impact initiatives across the tech, legal, and real estate sectors, aligning enterprise operations with sharp execution and long-term vision.
At BrisolRE, Erica is the architect behind the firm’s internal infrastructure—driving vendor strategy, security protocols, and cross-functional systems that keep the business agile and future-ready.
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Carina Osuna
Financial Consultant
Carina is a finance and operations expert who brings structure, clarity, and long-term strategy to every stage of business growth. With over a decade of experience in financial systems, budgeting, and cash flow management, she helps teams move from reactive to intentional financial decision-making.
At BrisolRE, Carina serves as Financial Consultant—overseeing internal financial operations, designing scalable systems, and advising on fiscal strategy. Her work ensures the firm’s resources are aligned with its growth goals, while maintaining operational discipline and transparency.
Carina’s approach is grounded, actionable, and tailored—making her a key strategic partner in BrisolRE’s ongoing expansion.
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Yvey Garza
Legal Intern
Yvey plays a key role in advancing the firm’s renewable energy and real estate transactions. She supports attorneys with in-depth research, drafting, and document preparation, and strengthens the firm’s operations through careful organization and attention to detail. Her contributions help BrisolRE deliver the seamless, high-touch counsel that defines the firm’s practice. A senior at the University of Texas majoring in Psychology with minors in Entrepreneurship and Law, Yvey plans to attend law school as she continues exploring her path in the legal profession. Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, she is a member of the University of Texas all-girls cheerleading team, bringing the same discipline, energy, and teamwork into her role at BrisolRE.