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.
District & County Court Trial Verdicts January 2025
Here are the Travis County and District Court jury trial verdicts for January 2025.
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.
H.E.A.R.T. Communication
February is a month when love of all kinds is on the mind – love for our sweetheart, friends, family, maybe even coworkers (but hopefully not like that). One of the primary ways we express love of any kind is through our words. When thinking about how to communicate with loved ones, there are lessons we can also extend to …
Leadership Academy 2025 Kicks Off
What an incredible start to Leadership Academy 2025! The #LeadershipAcademy2025 orientation on Jan. 10 was an inspiring kickoff to this year’s journey. The 2025 class heard numerous thought-provoking presentations from leaders in the Austin legal community.
AYLA Seeking Nominations For Awards
Each year we present three awards for outstanding community and professional service, and mentoring. Know a deserving person in the community who should be recognized? Nominate someone today for one of our three awards: Liberty Bell (awarded to a non-lawyer), Outstanding Young Lawyer, and AYLA Mentor. Nomination forms are due Friday, March 1, and can be found online at AYLA.org.