My Why

What powers my practice

I enjoy giving clients an advocate and a voice—someone who understands their situation and is willing to argue for them. I also enjoy finding solutions that help clients avoid litigation and continue running their business.

Credentials

  • Southern Methodist University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1987, Southwestern Law Journal 
  • The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), 1984

  • Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Western District of Texas

Engagement

  • Member, American Bar Association  
  • State Bar of Texas, Government Law Section Council Member, 2008-present 

  • Board of Directors, Catholic Charities of Central Texas, 2025-present 
  • Center for Child Protection, 2003-present 
  • Officer and General Counsel 
  • Board of Directors, President of Board, 2021-2022 
  • Western Hills Little League Board of Directors, 2007-2011 
  • President, 2009-2011 
  • Board of Directors, Women’s Advocacy Project, 1994-1998