Congratulations to Ross Sutherland, who has been named a partner in Austin-based litigation firm Scott Douglass & McConnico. In addition to his oil and gas practice, Ross also handles matters before the Railroad Commission and regularly practices in state court, representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
Congratulations to Lauren Ditty
Congratulations to Lauren Ditty, who has been named a partner in Austin-based litigation firm Scott Douglass & McConnico.
Spencer Fane Energy Practice Gains Skilled Attorney in Austin
AUSTIN — Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Wendy K. L. Harvel joined the firm’s Austin office as an of counsel attorney in the Environmental and Energy Law practice groups. Harvel helps clients navigate the intersection of technical, business, and regulatory frameworks within the public utility sector. She boasts extensive experience in matters spanning rate cases; water and electric …
Senior Policy Advisor Kate Goodrich Joins Holland & Knight As It Continues Growth of Texas Government Advocacy Team
AUSTIN, Texas (February 24, 2025) – Holland & Knight welcomes Kate Goodrich as a senior policy advisor and member of the Firm’s Texas Government Advocacy Team in Austin. Most recently, Ms. Goodrich was deputy general counsel and policy advisor for the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Prior to joining the speaker’s office, Ms. Goodrich was a governmental affairs consultant …
Congratulations to Kristiana Butler
Family law attorney Kristiana Butler with Goranson Bain Ausley has earned Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Congratulations to Angelica Rolong Cormier
Family law attorney Kristiana Butler with Goranson Bain Ausley has earned Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Congratulations to Mishell Kneeland
Mishell Kneeland of CM Law PLLC was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms.
Calling Leaders To Serve On The AYLA Board Of Directors
Attorneys who wish to serve on the 2025-2026 Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) Board of Directors have until March 7, 2025, to formally sign up to run.
Briefs December 2024/January 2025
On the Move Congratulations to Jennifer Banda, who has been hired as the new executive director of the Center for Women in Law at UT Law. Jennifer has more than 25 years’ experience in state and federal government relations and was most recently senior vice president for advocacy and public policy at the Texas Hospital Association. She is a graduate …
Tailgate for a Cause a Success
AYLA’s 8th Annual Tailgate for a Cause fundraiser was a great success. For this year’s holiday event, AYLA will be partnering with Partnerships for Children for their Holiday Wishes Program. The tailgate was a great success and helped raise money to provide holiday cheer to families who might not otherwise have the opportunity.