Jay Adams, a partner on the state and local tax team in the New Orleans office, served on the "Rethinking Sales Tax Strategy in an Evolving Energy Market" panel at the Executive Leadership in Tax & Energy (ELITE) Invitational in San Antonio, Texas, on September 24, 2026. Jay explored practical approaches to tax planning and responding to emerging regulatory and market developments to protect investments. The ELITE Invitational was created to convene senior leaders for meaningful dialogue, shared insight, and strategic alignment as they navigate the complex energy landscape.