1. Emily Westridge Black
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Philosophy/Anthropology, cum laude, 2003
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Antitrust and Competition(1); Government Civil Investigations(2); Private Antitrust Litigation(3); Litigation/Trial Practice(4); Business Litigation(5); Regulatory Law(6); White Collar Criminal Defense(7); False Claims Act/Qui Tam(8); Government Investigations(9); Internal Corporate Investigations(10); SEC Enforcement(11); Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation(12); Foreign Corrupt Practices Act(13); Privacy and Data Breach(14)
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2. Kelli Bills
Title: Associate
Law School: Univesity of Texas at Austin, J.D., with high honors Phi Beta Kappa
College: Univesity of Texas at Austin, B.A., Government, Liberal Arts Honors, 2007 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: Univesity of Texas at Austin, J.D., with high honors Phi Beta Kappa
Practice Area: Appellate Practice
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3. Werner A. Powers
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1976
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., with honors, 1973
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1976
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Business Litigation
Membership: Dallas and American (Former co-chair, Bad Faith Insurance Litigation Section) Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas.

4. Mr. Randall C. Brown
Title: Partner
Law School: George Washington University, Class of 1985, J.D., with honors
College: Duke University, Class of 1981, B.A., Chemistry, magna cum laude
Admitted: George Washington University, Class of 1985, J.D., with honors
Practice Area: Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, International and Domestic Intellectual Property Strategic Counseling and Management, Licensing, Information Technology, and Intellectual Property Transactions, Trade Dress, Design Patents and Product Clearance, Clean
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5. Mr. Paul H. Amiel
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, Class of 1982, J.D.
College: University of Notre Dame, Class of 1973, B.B.A., with high honors, , George Washington University Graduate School of Government, Class of 1978, M.B.A.
Admitted: University of Virginia, Class of 1982, J.D.
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring, Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations, Debtor-in-Possession Lender, Indenture Trustees, Successor Trustees and Secured Creditors, Corporate and Business Financings, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate, Securities/Capi
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6. Mr. Michael M. Boone
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Class of 1967, J.D.
College: Southern Methodist University, Class of 1964, B.B.A., Accounting
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Class of 1967, J.D.
Practice Area: Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities/Capital Markets, Crisis Management, Public Company Transactions, Corporate Strategic M&A, Securities
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7. Mr. David Andrew Bell
Title: Partner
Law School: New York University School of Law, Class of 2002, J.D.
College: Emory University, Class of 1999, B.A.
Admitted: New York University School of Law, Class of 2002, J.D.
Practice Area: Social Media, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, International and Domestic Intellectual Property Strategic Counseling and Management, International Franchise and Distribution, Internet, E-Commerce, Domain Names and Social Media, Restauran
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8. Ms. Mary Simmons Mendoza
Title: Administrative Partner - Austin
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, Class of 1994, J.D., with honors
College: University of Texas at Austin, Class of 1991, B.S., Civil Engineering, with highest honors
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, Class of 1994, J.D., with honors
Practice Area: Energy, Environmental Law, Regulatory Law, Litigation/Trial Practice, Projects, Clean Tech, Companies Facing Environmental Challenges, Energy and Petrochemical Industry, Oil and Gas, Exploration and Production, Oil Field Services, Remediation and Brownfields Devel
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9. Ms. Katherine Smith Addleman
Title: Partner
Law School: Oklahoma City University School of Law, Class of 1986, J.D., with distinction
College: Wake Forest University, Class of 1983, B.A., American and Comparative Politics
Admitted: Oklahoma City University School of Law, Class of 1986, J.D., with distinction
Practice Area: SEC Enforcement, White Collar Criminal Defense, Crisis Management, Internal Corporate Investigations, Corporate Governance, Investment Funds, Private Equity, Regulatory Compliance, Investment Banking, Broker-Dealer, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Financial Regulatory, Securities, Securities Offerings
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10. Angela Lilly
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
College: Texas A & M University, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 1991
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Real Estate
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11. Patricia C. Mastropierro
Title: Foreign Associate
Law School: Universidad Catolica Argentina, J.D., with honors, 1996; Southern Methodist University, LL.M., 2001
College:
Admitted: Universidad Catolica Argentina, J.D., with honors, 1996; Southern Methodist University, LL.M., 2001
Practice Area: International Law(1); Brazil(2); Latin America/Caribbean(3); Mexico(4); Aviation(5); Airline Reorganization(6); U.S. Inbound Investment(7)
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12. Aimee Minick Furness
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 2000
College: Southern Methodist University (B.S., Mathematics, 1995; B.A., Political Science, 1995); Colorado State University, M.A., Political Science, 1997
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Litigation; Trial Practice; Franchise and Distribution; Franchise Litigation
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13. Ben L. Mesches
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 2001
College: Trinity University, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 2001
Practice Area: Appellate; Litigation/Trial Practice
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14. Evan Hall
Title: Associate
Law School: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: Baylor University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Investment Funds and Private Equity(1); Fund Formation and Management(2); Securities/Capital Markets(3); Investment Banking and Broker-Dealer(4); Financial Regulatory(5); Regulatory Compliance(6); Energy Investment Funds and MLPs(7)
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15. Thad Behrens
Title: Partner
Law School: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with great distinction, 1997
College: Bucknell University, B.A., 1990
Admitted: McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with great distinction, 1997
Practice Area: Business Litigation, Financial Crisis Advisory and Litigati, Litigation: Commercial, Merger and Acquisition Litigation, Proxy Contests and Corporate Control Litigation, Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation, Securities Law, Trial Practice, White Collar Criminal Defense, Securities Offerings
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16. Michelle Jacobs
Title: Associate
Law School: William and Mary School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., 2006
Admitted: William and Mary School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Litigation; Trial Practice; Business Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation
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17. Trey A. Monsour
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 1989
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Houston, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations; Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation; Creditors Committee and Equity Committee; Debtor-in-Possession Lender; Debtors and Debtors-in-Possession; Energy; Energy and Petrochemical Industry; Retail and Restaurant Companies; Unsecured Creditor; Loan Workouts and Bankruptcies; Mediator, Bankruptcy and Commercial Disputes
Membership: Dallas, Houston, Fifth Circuit and American Bar Associations; Texas Bar Foundation.

18. Ms. Leann Leigh Chen
Title: Partner
Law School: Beijing University, Class of 1994, Master of Law, , Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Class of 2003, J.D.
College: Beijing University, Class of 1991, B.A., , Vanderbilt University, Class of 2000, M.A.
Admitted: Beijing University, Class of 1994, Master of Law, , Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Class of 2003, J.D.
Practice Area: Business, Capital Commitment Subscription Financings, Finance, Prime Brokerage and Equity Lending, Business, Real Estate Finance
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19. William B. Nash
Title: Partner
Law School: St. Mary's University, J.D., with honors, 1988
College: United States Naval Academy, B.S., Ocean Engineering, 1980
Admitted: St. Mary's University, J.D., with honors, 1988
Practice Area: Intellectual Property(1); Intellectual Property Litigation(2); International Trade Commission Section 337 Proceedings(3); Internet, E-Commerce, Domain Names and Social Media(4); Social Media(5); Trademarks, Advertising, and Brand Management(6)
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20. Darrel A. Rice
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1972
College: University of Arkansas, B.S., 1969
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Corporate Governance; Emerging Company/Venture Capital; Energy; Securities/Capital Markets; Mergers and Acquisitions; Projects; International; Investment Banking and Broker-Dealer; Private Equity; Corporate Strategic M&A; Leveraged Financings; Corporate and Business Financings; Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations; Prime Brokerage and Equity Lending; Financial Regulatory; U.S. Inbound Investment
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21. John Middleton
Title: Associate
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: Baylor University, B.A., University Scholars, magna cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring(1); Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation(2); Creditors Committee and Equity Committee(3); Debtors and Debtors-in-Possession(4); Energy and Petrochemical Industry(5); Indenture Trustees, Successor Trustees and Secured Creditors(6); Retail and Restaurant Companies(7); Unsecured Creditor(8)
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22. Joyce G. Mazero
Title: Partner
Law School: St. Mary's University of San Antonio, J.D., 1979
College: Southwest Texas State University, B.A., 1976
Admitted: St. Mary's University of San Antonio, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Franchise Distribution(1); Mergers and Acquisitions(2); Corporate Strategic M&A(3); Public Company Transactions(4); Restaurant and Foodservice(5); International Franchise and Distribution(6); International(7); Europe, Middle East and Africa(8); Latin America/Caribbean(9); U.S. Inbound Investment(10)
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23. William C. Strock
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1967
College: Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., 1964
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1967
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Employment Litigation ; Counseling and Training ; Traditional Labor Law; Affirmative Action Programs ; ERISA and Other Benefits Litigation ; Labor and Employment Matters Arising in Bankruptcy Proceedings; Labor and Employment Issues in Business Transactions ; Unfair Competition, Restrictive Covenants, and Fiduciary Litigation
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24. W. Scott Wallace
Title: Partner
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1979
College: Texas Tech University, B.B.A., with highest honors, 1976
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1979
Practice Area: Corporate Governance(1); Securities/Capital Markets(3); Mergers and Acquisitions(4); Prime Brokerage and Equity Lending(5); Public Company Transactions(6); Corporate Strategic M&A(2)
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25. William C. Wilshusen
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1979
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1974
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Private Clients and Estate Planning; Real Estate
Membership: Dallas (Member, Real Property Section) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Salesmanship Club of Dallas.

26. Jonathan C. Wilson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wyoming, J.D., with honors, 1983
College: University of Wyoming, B.S., Personnel Management, 1980
Admitted: University of Wyoming, J.D., with honors, 1983
Practice Area: Labor and Employment(1); Wage and Hour Litigation(2); Employment Litigation(3); Counseling and Training(4); Traditional Labor Law(5); Affirmative Action Programs(6); Unfair Competition, Restrictive Covenants, and Fiduciary Litigation(7); Labor and Employment Issues in Business Transactions(8)
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section); Dallas and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations; American Board of Trial Advocates' (Member, Planning Committee, Annual; Multi-State Labor and Employment Law Program); Texas Council for AeA, Trade Group Businesses in the Technology Industry; College of Labor & Employment Lawyers.

27. Alan Wright
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1982
College: University of Texas (B.A., with high honors, 1978; M.P.A., 1982)
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1982
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Litigation/Trial Practice
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28. Thomas Wm. Mayo
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Syracuse University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
College: Amherst College, B.A., 1971
Admitted: Syracuse University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Health Care
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29. James J. Sullivan
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Louisiana State University, J.D., with honors, 1979
College:
Admitted: Louisiana State University, J.D., with honors, 1979
Practice Area: Real Estate
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30. Steven L. Wilson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1983
College: Austin College, B.A., 1972; University of Denver, Graduate School of International Studies, M.A., 1975
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Real Estate ; Real Estate Finance ; Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations
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31. Erika L. Bright
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Oklahoma, J.D., with honors, 1997
College: University of Oklahoma, B.A., Letters, with special distinction, 1994
Admitted: University of Oklahoma, J.D., with honors, 1997
Practice Area: Litigation; Trial Practice; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Real Estate and Construction Litigation; Business Litigation
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32. David A. Dodds
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: St. Mary's University of San Antonio, J.D., summa cum laude, 1994
College: Sam Houston State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1991
Admitted: St. Mary's University of San Antonio, J.D., summa cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Business Litigation(1); Litigation/Trial Practice(2); Electronic Discovery Services(3); Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation(4); White Collar Criminal Defense(5); Internal Corporate Investigations(6); Regulatory Compliance(8); Merger and Acquisition Litigation(9); Proxy Contests and Corporate Control Litigation(10); Securities Class Actions and Parallel ERISA Class Actions(11); Shareholder Derivative Actions(12); Fiduciary Disputes(13); Trust and Estate Litigation(14); Investment Funds and Private Equity
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33. Andrew S. Ehmke
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Dayton, J.D., 1996
College: Michigan State University, B.S., Computer Science, 1996
Admitted: University of Dayton, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Litigation; International and Domestic Intellectual Property Strategic Counseling and Management; Internet, E-Commerce, Domain Names and Social Media; Licensing, Information Technology, and Intellectual Property Transactions; Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing; Social Media; Patent Reexaminations
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34. Scott W. Everett
Title: Partner
Law School: Texas Tech School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
College: University of Colorado at Denver, B.A., summa cum laude/with distinction, Political Science, 1992
Admitted: Texas Tech School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring(1); Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations(2); Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation(3)
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35. Melissa M. Goodman
Title: Partner
Law School: Creighton University, J.D., cum laude, 1994
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 1991
Admitted: Creighton University, J.D., cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Investment Banking and Broker-Dealer; Investment Funds and Private Equity; Employment Litigation; Counseling and Training; ERISA and Other Benefits Litigation; Unfair Competition, Restrictive Covenants, and Fiduciary Litigation; Labor and Employment Issues in Business Transactions; Crisis Management; Social Media
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36. Anne M. Johnson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1995
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., with honors, 1992
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Litigation/Trial Practice
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Council Member, 2006-2009 and Committee Chair, 2002-2009, Appellate Section); Dallas Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Appellate; Business Litigation; Bar None Productions, 1998-2000); American Bar Association (Editor, ABA Women Advocate Newsletter, 2001-2002); Fifth Circuit Bar Association.

37. Patrick D. Keating
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1995
College: University of Texas, B.A., cum laude, 1991
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1995
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice; Records Management; Fiduciary Disputes; Trust and Estate Litigation
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38. Debra J. McComas
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., cum laude, 1995
College: Austin College, B.A., with departmental honors, 1990
Admitted: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., cum laude, 1995
Practice Area: Appellate Practice(1); Intellectual Property Litigation(2); Financial Transactions Litigation(3); Litigation(4); Trial Practice(4); International Law(5); U.S. Inbound Investment(6)
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39. Bruce Newsome
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1995
College: Davidson College, B.A., cum laude, 1990
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1995
Practice Area: Securities/Capital Markets; Corporate Governance; Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; Investment Funds; Energy; Regulatory Compliance
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40. Larry B. Pascal
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1991
College: University of Kansas, B.A., 1988
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: International Law; International Arbitration; Brazil; Import Relief; Latin America/Caribbean; Mexico; Spain; Aviation; Airline Reorganization; Energy; India; Oil and Gas; Exploration and Production; Oil Field Services; Power and Power Plants; Projects; Real Estate; Renewable and Alternative Energy; U.S. Inbound Investment
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41. Purvi J. Patel
Title: Partner
Law School: Penn State, Dickinson School of Law, Course Work, European Union Law, 1996; Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: Emory University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1995
Admitted: Penn State, Dickinson School of Law, Course Work, European Union Law, 1996; Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Advertising & Brand Management, Design Patents & Product Clearance, Domain Names & Social Media, E-Commerce, Intellectual Property, International & Domestic Intellectual Property Strategic Counseling & Management, Internet, Technology, Trade Dress, Trademark Cancellations & Oppositions, Trademarks
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42. Jennifer Thoman Wisinski
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1991
College: University of Texas, B.A., with high honors, 1988
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1991
Practice Area: Securities/Capital Markets; Mergers and Acquisitions; Public Company Transactions; Corporate Strategic M&A
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43. Robert D. Albergotti
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., 1976
College: University of South Carolina, B.A., cum laude, 1969; Tulane University, M.A., 1972
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations; Crisis Management; Financial Crisis Advisory and Litigation; Private Clients and Estate Planning; Investment Funds; Energy; Aviation; Regulatory Compliance
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44. Richard D. Anigian
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1985
College: Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., 1982
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Private Clients & Estate Planning, Litigation/Trial Practice, International, Intellectual Property Litigation, Restructuring, Workouts, & Recapitalizations, U.S. Inbound Investment, Commercial, Litigation: Commercial
Membership: Dallas and American Bar Associations; The State Bar of Texas; College of the State Bar of Texas.

45. Lawrence Andrew Gaydos
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1978
College: United States Military Academy, B.S., Distinguished, 1973; The Judge Advocate General's School Graduate Course, 1983
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Antitrust and Competition(1); Antitrust Counseling and Compliance(2); Government Civil Investigations(3); International Cartels(4); Private Antitrust Litigation(5); U.S. Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions(6); Corporate Governance(7); Energy(8); Environmental(9); Government Contracts(10); Government Contracts Counseling(11); Government Contracts Disputes(12); Litigation/Trial Practice(13); Business Litigation(14); Energy Litigation(15); White Collar Criminal Defense(16); Antitrust(17); Environmental Crimes(18); Foreign Corrupt Practices Act(19); Government Investigations(20); Health Care Fraud and Abuse(21); Internal Corporate Investigations(22); SEC Enforcement(23); Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation(24)
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46. Kathleen McIntosh Beasley
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1989
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1986
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Antitrust and Competition; Energy; White Collar Criminal Defense; Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation; Antitrust Counseling and Compliance; Government Civil Investigations; International Cartels; Merger Clearance; Private Antitrust Litigation; U.S. Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions; Litigation/Trial Practice; Business Litigation; Antitrust; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; Government Investigations; Internal Corporate Investigations; SEC Enforcement
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47. Jeffrey M. Becker
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 1990
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.S.M.E., with high honors, 1987
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 1990
Practice Area: Trademarks, Advertising and Brand Management, Internet, E-Commerce, Domain Names and Social Media, Social Media, Intellectual Property Litigation, Trade Dress, Design Patents and Product Clearance, Patent Re-Examinations, Trademark Cancellations and Opposition
Membership:

48. Stacy L. Brainin
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with high honors, 1984
College: University of Texas, B.A., with high honors, 1981
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with high honors, 1984
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice, White Collar Criminal Defense, False Claims Act/Qui Tam, Health Care, Health Care Fraud and Abuse, Antitrust and Competition, Internal Corporate Investigations, U.S. Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions, Health Care Litigation, Antitrust, Government Investigations
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49. George W. Bramblett, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, LL.B., 1966
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1963
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, LL.B., 1966
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice; Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation; Merger and Acquisition Litigation; Securities Class Actions and Parallel ERISA Class Actions; Shareholder Derivative Actions; Fiduciary Disputes; Trust and Estate Litigation
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50. Ronald W. Breaux
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1989
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1986
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Antitrust & Competition, International Cartels, U.S. Criminal Investigations & Prosecutions, White Collar Criminal Defense, False Claims Act/Qui Tam, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Government Investigations, SEC Enforcement, Crisis Management, Financial Crisis Adv
Membership:

51. John M. Collins
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1975
College: Duke University, B.A., with honors, 1972
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1975
Practice Area: Private Clients and Estate Planning; Family Wealth and Estate Planning; Tax-Exempt Organizations and Private Foundations; Trust and Estate Administration; Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; Capital Commitment Subscription Financings; Investment Funds; Investment Fund Tax; Counseling for Plan Fiduciaries; ESOPs and Other Stock-Based Plans; Executive and Incentive Compensation; Government Audits and Investigations; Health and Welfare Plans; Retirement Plan Design and Counseling; Regulatory Compliance; Fiduciary Disputes
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52. Randall E. Colson
Title: Partner
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1991
College: Wheaton College, B.A., cum laude, 1986; University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana, B.S.E.E., cum laude, 1986
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing; International and Domestic Intellectual Property Strategic Counseling and Management; Internet, E-Commerce, Domain Names and Social Media; Licensing, Information Technology, and Intellectual Property Transactions; Social Media; Trademarks, Advertising and Brand Management
Membership:

53. Terry W. Conner
Title: Firm Managing Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1975
College: University of Texas, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1975
Practice Area: Finance; Leveraged Financings; Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing
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54. Nina Cortell
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., cum laude, 1976
College: University of Texas, B.A., summa cum laude, 1973
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., cum laude, 1976
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Litigation/Trial Practice; Crisis Management
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55. Greta E. (Gerberding) Cowart
Title: Partner
Law School: Indiana University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1985
College: Indiana University, B.S., Accounting, with high distinction, 1982
Admitted: Indiana University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1985
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Labor and Employment; Counseling for Plan Fiduciaries; ESOPs and Other Stock-Based Plans; Executive and Incentive Compensation; Government Audits and Investigations; Health and Welfare Plans; Retirement Plan Design and Counseling
Membership:

56. Richard M. Fijolek
Title: Partner
Law School: Columbia University, J.D., 1982
College: Stanford University, A.B., with distinction, 1979
Admitted: Columbia University, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Taxation; Private Equity; Private Clients and Estate Planning; Emerging Company/Venture Capital; Energy; Energy Tax; International; International Tax; Real Estate; Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs); Real Estate Tax; Investment Funds; Investment Fund Tax; Partnership and LLC Tax; Fund Formation and Management; Regulatory Compliance; U.S. Inbound Investment
Membership: Dallas and American (Member, Tax Section) Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; International Fiscal Association; International Tax Planning Association; National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts.

57. William R. Hays, III
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., with honors, 1974
College: Principia College, B.A., with highest honors, 1971
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., with honors, 1974
Practice Area: Securities; Capital Markets; Mergers and Acquisitions; Public Company Transactions; Corporate Strategic M&A
Membership:

58. Carrie Lee Huff
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1988
College: Drake University, B.S.B.A., Accounting, summa cum laude, 1985
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1988
Practice Area: Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation; Business Litigation; Litigation/Trial Practice; Internal Corporate Investigations; SEC Enforcement; Merger and Acquisition Litigation; Proxy Contests and Corporate Control Litigation; Securities Class Actions and Parallel ERISA Class Actions; Shareholder Derivative Actions; Fiduciary Disputes; Trust and Estate Litigation
Membership:

59. Thomas E. Kurth
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1973
College: Creighton University, B.A., 1970
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Energy; Oil and Gas; Exploration and Production; Oil Field Services; Energy Litigation; Litigation/Trial Practice; Oil and Gas Litigation; Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations; Banking and Financial Services Litigation
Membership:

60. Ernest Martin, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Berkeley, J.D., 1987
College: Rice University, B.A., Psychology/Legal Studies, 1984
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Real Estate and Construction Litigation; Business Litigation
Membership:

61. Richard K. Martin
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1977
College: Westminster College, B.A., 1974
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

62. David L. McCombs
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., 1984
College: Denison University, B.S., Physics, 1981
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Intellectual Property(1); Intellectual Property Litigation(2); International(3); Asia(4); Patent Prosecution(5); International and Domestic Intellectual Property Strategic Counseling and Management(6); Patent Re-Examinations, Trademark Cancellations and Oppositions(7); Licensing, Information Technology, and Intellectual Property Transactions(8); U.S. Inbound Investment(9); Social Media(10)
Membership:

63. Robert A. McCulloch
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1973
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1970
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership: Dallas Bar Association (Member, Real Estate Section); Urban Land Institute; Salesmanship Club of Dallas, Inc.

64. Barry F. McNeil
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1969
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., 1966
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Antitrust and Competition; Antitrust Counseling and Compliance ; Government Civil Investigations ; International Cartels ; Merger Clearance; Private Antitrust Litigation ; U.S. Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions ; Litigation/Trial Practice; Business Litigation ; White Collar Criminal Defense ; Antitrust ; False Claims Act/Qui Tam ; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ; Government Investigations ; Health Care Fraud and Abuse ; Internal Corporate Investigations ; SEC Enforcement ; Brazil ; Securities Class Actions and Parallel ERISA Class Actions
Membership: American Bar Association (Chair, Litigation Section, 1996-1997); American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow).

65. Mark X. Mullin
Title: Partner
Law School: St. Mary's University, J.D., 1986
College: Creighton University, B.S.B.A., Accounting, 1979
Admitted: St. Mary's University, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation; Chapter 11 Trustee and Examiner; Creditors Committee and Equity Committee; Debtor-in-Possession Lender; Debtors and Debtors-in-Possession; Distressed Mergers and Acquisitions; Indenture Trustees, Successor Trustees and Secured Creditors; Loan Workouts and Bankruptcies; Private Equity and Hedge Funds; Retail and Restaurant Companies; Unsecured Creditor; Financial Crisis Advisory and Litigation; Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations
Membership: American Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association (Former Chair, Past President, Bankruptcy Section); The Honorable John C. Ford American Inn of Court (Charter Member, Past President, Executive Committee Member).

66. Karen S. Nelson
Title: Partner
Law School: South Texas College, J.D., cum laude, 1977
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1972
Admitted: South Texas College, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Finance(1); Corporate and Business Financings(2); Energy Finance(3); Financial Institutions Lending and Related Products(4); Leveraged Financings(5); Media and Telecommunications Finance(6); Multi-Currency/Cross Border Financings(7); Real Estate Finance(8); Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations(9)
Membership:

67. Scott G. Night
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., with honors, 1983
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Finance(1); Energy Finance(2); Multi-Currency/Cross Border Financings(3); Real Estate Finance(4); Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations(6)
Membership: State Bar of Texas (Past Chair, Business Law Section Council; Member, Commercial Financial Services Committee, Business Law Section; Member, Opinions Law Committee, Business Law Section); Dallas Financial Institutions Legal Counsel Network; Texas Association of Bank Counsel.

68. Robin E. Phelan
Title: Partner
Law School: The Ohio State University, J.D., cum laude, 1970
College: The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance, 1967
Admitted: The Ohio State University, J.D., cum laude, 1970
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Restructuring, Workouts, and Recapitalizations; Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation; Loan Workouts and Bankruptcies; International; Projects; U.S. Inbound Investment
Membership: American Bankruptcy Institute (Former Director and Former President); College of the State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association (Former Chairperson of bankruptcy related committees); State Bar of Texas (Former Chairperson of the Bankruptcy Law Section); American Bar Association (Former Chairperson of numerous committees); INSOL; International Bar Association; International Insolvency Institute (Former Director); John C. Ford American Inn of Court; American College of Bankruptcy.

69. Phillip B. Philbin
Title: Partner
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., 1989
College: Trinity University, B.S., 1986
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation(1); Litigation/Trial Practice(2); Business Litigation(3); Appellate - Federal Circuit(4)
Membership: American Intellectual Property Law Association; College of the State Bar of Texas; Dallas Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; The Institute for Law and Technology; W.M. "Mac" Taylor, Jr. American Inn of Court (Master).

70. Charles F. Plenge
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1970
College: Wesleyan University, B.A., 1967
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; Distressed Mergers and Acquisitions; Private Equity and Hedge Funds; Counseling for Plan Fiduciaries; ERISA and Other Benefits Litigation; ESOPs and Other Stock-Based Plans; Executive and Incentive Compensation; Government Audits and Investigations; Health and Welfare Plans; Retirement Plan Design and Counseling; Corporate and Business Financings; Financial Institutions and Insurance Finance; Cross-Border Transactions; Representing Portfolio Companies and Investors
Membership: Dallas and American (Section on Taxation, Committee on Employee Benefits, 1974?); Bar Associations; The District of Columbia Bar; State Bar of Texas; International Pension and Employee Benefits Lawyers Association.

71. Timothy E. Powers
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1980
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., with honors, 1977
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Finance(1); International Law(2); Corporate and Business Financings(3); Energy Finance(4); Financial Institutions and Insurance Finance(5); Projects(6); Capital Commitment Subscription Financings(7); Multi-Currency/Cross Border Financings(8); Asia(9); India(10); Latin America/Caribbean(11); Import Relief(12); Europe, Middle East and Africa(13); U.S. Inbound Investment(14)
Membership:

72. F. John Podvin, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1991
College: Georgetown University, B.A., 1988
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Banking and Financial Services Litigation ; Corporate Governance ; Finance ; Financial Crisis Advisory and Litigation ; Financial Regulatory ; Government Relations
Membership:

73. Shinichiro Horaguchi
Title: Foreign Associate
Law School: Kyoto University (LL.B., 2003; LL.M., 2005)
College:
Admitted: Kyoto University (LL.B., 2003; LL.M., 2005)
Practice Area: Finance
Membership:

74. Kelly Bub
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., salutatorian, summa cum laude, 2012
College: St. Louis University, B.S., Business Administration, summa cum laude, Honors Program, 2009
Admitted: Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., salutatorian, summa cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Tax
Membership:

75. Annie Chen
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., cum laude, 2012
College: University of Southern California, B.S., Business Administration, summa cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Finance
Membership:

76. Blake Clardy
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2012
College: Pepperdine University, B.A., Economics, magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Capital Markets and Securities
Membership:

77. Andrew Guthrie
Title: Associate
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., valedictorian, summa cum laude, 2011
College: University of Missouri, Columbia, B.J., Broadcast Journalism, magna cum laude, 2008
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., valedictorian, summa cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Business Litigation
Membership:

78. Natalie DuBose
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: Texas A & M University, B.B.A., Marketing, magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage Litigation
Membership:

79. Andrew Lock
Title: Associate
Law School: Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: Boston College, B.A., 2009
Admitted: Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Investment Funds and Private Equity
Membership:

80. Rosebud Manning
Title: Associate
Law School: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: University of Oregon, B.A., cum laude, 2009
Admitted: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Capital Markets and Securities
Membership:

81. Brandon McCoy
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 2012 Associate Editor, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law
College: University of Texas (B.B.A., 2006; M.P.A., Accounting, 2006); University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, M.B.A., Finance/Management, with honors, 2012
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 2012 Associate Editor, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law
Practice Area: Investment Funds and Private Equity; Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital Markets and Securities
Membership:

82. Marcus Perkins
Title: Associate
Law School: Stanford Law School, J.D., 2012
College: Princeton University, B.A., Economics, with high honors, 2009
Admitted: Stanford Law School, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

83. Caroline Nowlin
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012 Order of the Coif
College: Texas A&M University, B.A. Psychology, summa cum laude, 2008 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012 Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

84. Hamilton Simpson
Title: Associate
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., 2012
College: Auburn University, B.W.E, Wireless Engineering, summa cum laude, 2008
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership:

85. J. Robert LeBlanc
Title: Associate
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 2007
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Internet, E-Commerce and Domain Names; Social Media; Trademark Cancellations and Oppositions; Trademarks, Advertising and Brand Management
Membership:

86. Darius Dills
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Editor, Texas Law Review, Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal, 2011
College: University of Oklahoma, B.B.A., Marketing, summa cum laude, 2007 Phi Kappa Phi
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Editor, Texas Law Review, Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal, 2011
Practice Area: Private Equity
Membership:

87. Sakina Rasheed
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 2003
College: Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., cum laude, 2000
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Finance(1); Investment Funds and Private Equity(2); Iraq Transactions and Claims(3)
Membership:

88. John Russell Emerson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1997
College: University of Florida, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, with high honors, 1988
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1997
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice, Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Trademarks, Advertising, and Brand Management, Trademark Cancellations and Oppositions
Membership:

89. Laura Warrick
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: University of Virginia, B.S., Commerce/Foreign Affairs, 2005
Admitted: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Business Litigation
Membership:

90. Sarah Mallett
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011; Comment Editor, SMU Law Review
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., Finance, 2006; Phi Delta Phi
Admitted: Southern Methodist Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011; Comment Editor, SMU Law Review
Practice Area: Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation; Internal Corporate Investigations; Merger and Acquisition Litigation; Shareholder Derivative Actions; Government Investigations
Membership:

91. Scott Thompson
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
College: Texas A&M University, B.A., Political Science, 1995; Order of the Barristers; Order of the Scribes
Admitted: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
Membership:

92. Susan A. Wetzel
Title: Partner
Law School: Ohio Northern University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1997
College: Western Michigan University, B.B.A., magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: Ohio Northern University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1997
Practice Area: Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation(1); Counseling for Plan Fiduciaries(2); Crisis Management(3); ESOPs and Other Stock-Based Plans(4); Executive and Incentive Compensation(5); Government Audits and Investigations(6); Health and Welfare Plans(7); Retirement Plan Design and Counseling(8); Financial Regulatory(9)
Membership:

93. Anya Cooper
Title: Associate
Law School: Columbia Law School, J.D., 2006
College: Columbia University in the City of New York, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Columbia Law School, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Investment Funds and Private Equity
Membership:

94. Kenya S. Woodruff
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Duke University, J.D., 1999
College: Emory University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Duke University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Healthcare; Government Investigations; Healthcare Fraud and Abuse; Internal Corporate Investigations
Membership:

95. David Brack Bryant
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University,, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: Texas A & M University, B.A., 2001
Admitted: Southern Methodist University,, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

96. Brenda A. O'Neal
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2000
College: University of Texas, B.A., Psychology, 1989; University of Texas at Arlington, M.S., Social Work, 1992
Admitted: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

97. Lindsay Murchison
Title: Associate
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 2011
College: University of Arkansas, B.A., Economics, cum laude, 2008
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership:

98. James L. Waters
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., 1996
College: Columbia University, B.A., 1989
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Finance(1); Prime Brokerage and Equity Lending(2); International(3); Projects(4); Financial Crisis Advisory and Litigation(5); Capital Commitment Subscription Financings(6); Latin America/Caribbean(7); Europe, Middle East and Africa(8); Spain(9); Investment Funds(10); Energy Trading(11); Regulatory Compliance(12); U.S. Inbound Investment(13)
Membership:

99. William D. White
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 2006
College: Duke University, B.S., Economics, magna cum laude, 2001
Admitted: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 2006
Practice Area: Franchise and Distribution; Litigation/Trial Practice; Franchise Litigation
Membership:

100. Armando Cuevas Brun
Title: Associate
Law School: Universidad Panamericana, Law Degree, cum laude, 2008
College:
Admitted: Universidad Panamericana, Law Degree, cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: International; Latin America/Caribbean; Corporate Governance; Corporate and Business Financings; Mexico
Membership:

101. Kirsten H. Garcia
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 2006
College: Georgetown University, B.S.F.S., magna cum laude, 2001
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 2006
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Executive Compensation; Counseling for Plan Fiduciaries; Executive and Incentive Compensation; Health and Welfare Plans; Retirement Plan Design and Counseling
Membership:

102. Jason Bloom
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation, Media & First Amendment Litigation, Internet, E-Commerce, Domain Names & Social Media, Social Media, Trademarks, Advertising, & Brand Management, Intellectual Property, Commercial, Commercial, Litig
Membership:

103. Alan N. Herda
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2003
College: University of Texas at Arlington, B.S.M.E., summa cum laude, 1996
Admitted: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patent Prosecution; Trade Dress, Design Patents and Product Clearance
Membership:

104. Nicole Somerville
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
College: Texas Christian University, B.S., summa cum laude, 2007
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: White Collar Criminal Defense; False Claims Act/Qui Tam; Healthcare; Healthcare Fraud and Abuse; Government Investigations; Antitrust
Membership:

105. Nick Nelson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., Print Journalism, 2006
Admitted: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Litigation/Trial Practice; Intellectual Property Litigation; Social Media
Membership:

106. Lindsey Hughes
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2010
College: Georgetown University, B.A., cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2010
Practice Area: Finance; Corporate and Business Financings; Capital Commitment Subscription Financings
Membership:

107. Jordan Bailey
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2010
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.S., with high honors, 2007
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring
Membership:

108. Timothy Newman
Title: Associate
Law School: William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Texas A & M University, B.A., History, 2006
Admitted: William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Antitrust and Competition(1); Business Litigation(2); Government Investigations(3); Healthcare(4); Internal Corporate Investigations(5); White Collar Criminal Defense(6); Privacy and Data Breach(7)
Membership:

109. Charles Gearing
Title: Associate
Law School: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2009
College: Duke University, B.A., with honors, 2005
Admitted: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Business Litigation
Membership:

110. Michael L. Silhol
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1985
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1983
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1985
Practice Area: Health Care; Government Civil Investigations ; False Claims Act/Qui Tam ; Government Investigations ; Health Care Fraud and Abuse ; Internal Corporate Investigations ; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership: Texas Bar Association; American Health Lawyers Association.

111. Rafael M. Anchia
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1993
College: Southern Methodist University in Spain, Madrid, Spain, 1989; Southern Methodist University, B.A., cum laude, 1990
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Finance, Public Law, Latin America/Caribbean, Spain, Banking
Membership:

112. Susan Huddleston
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Medodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2003
College: Texas A & M University, B.B.A., magna cum laude, 2000
Admitted: Southern Medodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

113. Blaine Statham
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 2009
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., Philosophy, 2004
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Securities/Capital Markets; Mergers and Acquisitions; Private Equity - M&A
Membership:

114. Jarom Yates
Title: Associate
Law School: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2009
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., Spanish Translation/English Literature, 2005
Admitted: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring(1)
Membership:

115. Stephen Manz
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring
Membership:

116. Michael Dill
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: John Brown University, B.S., cum laude, 2005
Admitted: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Securities/Capital Markets; Public Company Acquisitions and Dispositions; Corporate Governance; Regulatory Compliance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Strategic M&A
Membership:

117. Adam Hoffman
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: University of Florida, B.S., Business Administration, 2004; Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business, M.B.A., 2009
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Securities/Capital Markets(1); Mergers and Acquisitions(2); Investment Funds and Private Equity(3); Regulatory Compliance(4)
Membership:

118. Lisa Normand Congleton
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: University of North Texas, B.A., Political Science, 2002
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Trademarks, Advertising and Brand Management; Patent Re-Examinations, Trademark Cancellations and Oppositions; Intellectual Property Litigation; International and Domestic Intellectual Property Strategic Counseling and Management; Internet, E-Commerce, Domain Names and Social Media; Licensing, Information Technology, and Intellectual Property Transactions; Social Media; Trade Dress, Design Patents and Product Clearance
Membership:

119. Daniel H. Gold
Title: Partner
Law School: Boston University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
College: Brandeis University, B.A., Biology, cum laude, 1999
Admitted: Boston University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation(1); Corporate Governance(2); Internal Corporate Investigations(3); SEC Enforcement(4); Government Investigations(5); White Collar Criminal Defense(6); Business Litigation(7); Litigation/Trial Practice(8); Merger and Acquisition Litigation(9); Proxy Contests and Corporate Control Litigation(10); Securities Class Actions and Parallel ERISA Class Actions(11); Shareholder Derivative Actions(12); Fiduciary Disputes(13)
Membership:

120. Brent Huddleston
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2002
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., 1998
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Immigration and Naturalization; Labor and Employment; Immigration; International; Asia; Brazil; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Export Controls and Trade Compliance; India; Latin America/Caribbean; Mexico; Spain; U.S. Inbound Investment
Membership:

121. Todd Cubbage
Title: Senior Attorney
Law School: University of Tulsa, J.D., 1993; Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, LL.M., with honors, 1998
College: Oklahoma State University, B.S., Finance, 1990
Admitted: University of Tulsa, J.D., 1993; Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, LL.M., with honors, 1998
Practice Area: Finance; Capital Commitment Subscription Financings
Membership:

122. Keenan Kolendo
Title: Associate
Law School: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2003
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1999
Admitted: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2003
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

123. Cory Feldman
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.S., with highest honors, 2006
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Finance
Membership:

124. Amelia Cardenas
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2009
College: University of Texas at Dallas, B.A., summa cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: White Collar Criminal Defense; Antitrust; Internal Corporate Investigations; Litigation/Trial Practice; Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation
Membership:

125. Webb Spradley
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1978
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1974; Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business, M.B.A., Executive, 1993
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: International; Mexico; Brazil; Corporate Governance
Membership:

126. Lauren Waite
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
College: St. Edward's University, B.A., summa cum laude/valedictorian, 2005; Texas Tech University, M.S., Personal Finance Planning, 2009
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Taxation(1); Investment Funds and Private Equity(2); Healthcare(3)
Membership:

127. Jacqueline K. Shipchandler
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1997
College: New York University, Stern School of Business, B.S., summa cum laude, 1994
Admitted: Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Antitrust and Competition ; Antitrust Counseling and Compliance ; Government Civil Investigations ; International Cartels ; Merger Clearance ; Private Antitrust Litigation ; U.S. Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions ; Litigation/Trial Practice ; White Collar Criminal Defense ; Antitrust ; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ; Government Investigations ; Internal Corporate Investigations ; SEC Enforcement
Membership:

128. Eric Steven Williams
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2001
College: Baylor University, B.B.A., Finance, 1998
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Private Equity(1); Mergers and Acquisitions(2); Corporate Strategic M&A(3); Private Equity - M&A(4); Securities/Capital Markets(5)
Membership:

129. Scott Ewing
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1995
Admitted: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice; White Collar Criminal Defense; Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation
Membership:

130. Troy Christensen
Title: Associate
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., Accountancy, 2001
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Tax; Partnership and LLC Tax; Real Estate; Real Estate Tax; Private Equity; Bankruptcy and Restructuring Tax; Clean Tech
Membership:

131. Jeff W. Dorrill
Title: Partner
Law School: Baylor University, J.D., cum laude, 1985
College: Baylor University, B.A., with honors, 1983
Admitted: Baylor University, J.D., cum laude, 1985
Practice Area: Tax; Partnership and LLC Tax; Private Equity; Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs); Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (REMICs); Real Estate Tax; State and Local Tax; Tax Controversy
Membership:

132. Scott C. Drablos
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Chicago, J.D., cum laude, 1983
College: University of Illinois, B.A., Accountancy, with highest honors, Bronze Tablet Award, 1978
Admitted: University of Chicago, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Practice Area: Private Equity; Real Estate; Real Estate Tax; Tax; Partnership and LLC Tax
Membership:

133. Charlie Jones
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Business Litigation
Membership:

134. Noah Nadler
Title: Associate
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: Florida Southern College, B.A., Sports Management/Criminology, magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Business Litigation
Membership:

135. Ryan Paulsen
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 2007
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2003
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 2007
Practice Area: Appellate Practice
Membership:

136. Christopher Rogers
Title: Associate
Law School: Duke University, J.D., 2005
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., Finance/History, 2002
Admitted: Duke University, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice; White Collar Criminal Defense; Antitrust and Competition; False Claims Act/Qui Tam
Membership:

137. John Turner
Title: Partner
Law School: Yale University Law School, J.D., 2000
College: Harvard University, A.B., Social Studies, 1997
Admitted: Yale University Law School, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice; Business Litigation
Membership:

138. John Christian McGowan
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2003
College: University of Texas (B.B.A., 1995; M.P.A., 1995)
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Private Equity; Mergers and Acquisitions; Securities/Capital Markets; Public Company Transactions; Corporate Strategic M&A; Private Equity - M&A
Membership:

139. Mark J. Elmore
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
College: Texas A&M University, B.S., 1998
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring
Membership:

140. Spencer Bartlett
Title: Associate
Law School:
College: University of Missouri (B.S., magna cum laude, Business Management; B.A., International Studies, 2000); University of Texas, 2003
Admitted:
Practice Area: Business Acquisitions; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership:

141. Autumn D. Highsmith
Title: Associate
Law School: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
College: Baylor University, B.A., Political Science/Speech Communications, 1999
Admitted: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring(1); Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation(2); Energy and Petrochemical Industry(3); Cross-Border and International Insolvencies(4); Investment Funds and Private Equity(5); Regulatory Compliance(6); Airline Reorganization(7)
Membership:

142. Danika Hudik Mendrygal
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2003
College: University of Miami, B.B.A., cum laude, 1999
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2003
Practice Area: Private Clients and Estate Planning; Family Wealth and Estate Planning; Tax-Exempt Organizations and Private Foundations; Trust and Estate Administration; Fiduciary Disputes
Membership:

143. Albert C. Tan
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1993; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., International/Comparative Law, 1994
College: San Diego State University, B.A., 1989
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1993; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., International/Comparative Law, 1994
Practice Area: Finance; Capital Commitment Subscription Financings; Multi-Currency/Cross Border Financings; International; Asia ; Europe, Middle East and Africa ; Private Equity ; Projects
Membership: Asia Society Texas (Advisory Board); State Bar of Texas (Executive Council, International Section); APEX Dallas (Honorable Advisory Board); Inter-Pacific Bar Association (former Vice Chair of Cross Border Investment Committee).

144. Alberto de la Peña Sanchez
Title: Partner
Law School: Escuela Libre de Derecho, J.D., with highest honors, Attorney-at-Law, 1994; Universidad Iberoamericana (Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Law/Tax Law, 1996); Southern Methodist University, LL.M., 2001
College:
Admitted: Escuela Libre de Derecho, J.D., with highest honors, Attorney-at-Law, 1994; Universidad Iberoamericana (Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Law/Tax Law, 1996); Southern Methodist University, LL.M., 2001
Practice Area: Private Clients and Estate Planning; International; Brazil; Latin America/Caribbean; Mergers and Acquisitions; Securities/Capital Markets; Multi-Currency/Cross Border Financings; International Franchise and Distribution; Mexico; Spain; Import Relief; Cross-Border Transactions; Public Company Acquisitions and Dispositions
Membership: New York State and Mexican Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; U.S.-Mexico Bar Association (Chair, Financial Services Committee); American Bar Association; Dallas Bar Association.

145. Jeremy D. Kernodle
Title: Partner
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., Founder's Medal, for graduating first in class, 2001
College: Harding University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1998; B.B.A., 1998)
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., Founder's Medal, for graduating first in class, 2001
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Litigation/Trial Practice; Government Contracts; Government Contracts Disputes; False Claims Act/Qui Tam; Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation
Membership:

146. J. Mitchell Miller
Title: Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1983
College: Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, 1978
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Private Clients and Estate Planning; Family Wealth and Estate Planning; Tax-Exempt Organizations and Private Foundations; Trust and Estate Administration; Fiduciary Disputes; Trust and Estate Litigation
Membership:

147. John Tancabel
Title: Associate
Law School: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2007
College: University of Dallas, B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice(1); Securities Class Action Defense and Shareholder Litigation(2); Antitrust and Competition(3); Merger and Acquisition Litigation(4); Proxy Contests and Corporate Control Litigation(5); Securities Class Actions and Parallel ERISA Class Actions(6); Shareholder Derivative Actions(7); White Collar Criminal Defense(8); Fiduciary Disputes(9); Trust and Estate Litigation(10)
Membership:

148. Rebecca E. Whitacre
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2007
College: Baylor University, B.A., English, cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Private Clients and Estate Planning; Family Wealth and Estate Planning; Tax-Exempt Organizations and Private Foundations; Trust and Estate Administration; Fiduciary Disputes
Membership:

149. Joseph W. Wagner, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 2002
College: Southern Methodist University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 1998
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation/Trial Practice ; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: Dallas Bar Association; State Bar of Texas.