Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations LLC, an independent oil and gas company, has named its first General Counsel, Marizza Piché. She joins the company with over 20 years of legal experience in the oil and gas industry, most recently as General Counsel with Boa Marine Services Inc.

Piché has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and JD from Texas Southern University. Her experience includes formalizing and negotiating contracts, Time Charters and Master Service Agreements. Piché has also worked extensively with outside counsel on virtually every aspect of the industry as it relates to the acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, divesture and financing of crude oil and natural gas. She is also experienced in the formation, operation, liquidation and restructuring of oil and gas companies.