1. JoAnne Ray
Title: Partner, Employee Benefits / ERISA
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1979
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., Journalism, 1971; University of Louisiana at Lafayette, M.A., English, 1973
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1979
Practice Area: Employee Benefits / ERISA; Labor and Employment; Stimulus
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2. Razwana Fazil
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2014
College: University of Houston, B.A., 2011
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Appellate; Banking / Financial Services; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Construction; Insurance; Labor and Employment; Oil / Gas; Product Liability; Torts and Insurance; Toxic Tort; Financial Services; Health Care; Hotels / Leisure; Real Estate; Retail / Consumer Products
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3. Matthew David Storey
Title: Special Counsel, Litigation
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2007
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., 2004
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Insurance; Maritime / Offshore; Products Liability; OSHA; Maritime
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4. Chris P. Perque
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1991
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1985
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; IP Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Licensing; Litigation; Patent; Privacy and Data Protection; Transactional IP; Telecommunications; Anti-Counterfeiting; Antitrust / Unfair Competition; Brands; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Copyright; Biotechnology; E-Commerce / Internet; Film; Gaming; Internet; Medical; Music; Offshore; Oil / Gas; Pharmaceuticals; Publishing; Utilities
Membership: •State Bar of Texas •Louisiana State Bar Association •State Bar of California •Registered Patent Attorney

5. Matthew H. Oglesby
Title: Associate
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: St. Edwards University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Litigation; Construction; Insurance; Energy; Products Liability; Health Care
Membership: State Bar of TexasDefense Research InstituteGreater Houston Partnership - Business Leadership Council Member

6. David Toney
Title: Partner
Law School: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1996
College: University of North Texas, B.A., 1993
Admitted: Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation; Construction; Products Liability; Energy; Oil / Gas; Manufacturing
Membership: Texas Association of Defense Counsel

7. Evan A. Moeller
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., 2001
Admitted: St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Litigation; Banking / Financial Services; Energy
Membership: Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member, 2015 - present

8. Juliana C. Gaige
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2002
College: Santa Clara University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation; Insurance; Products Liability; Transportation and Logistics; Toxic Tort; Oil / Gas; Insurance; Transportation and Logistics; Oil / Gas
Membership: State Bar of Texas Houston Bar Association Texas Women Lawyers

9. Coleman M. Proctor
Title: Associate
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: Robert Morris University (B.S.; B.A., 2009)
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Litigation; Appellate; Torts and Insurance; Energy; Construction; Oil / Gas; Health Care
Membership: American Bar Association

10. Daryl G. Dursum
Title: Partner; Litigation, Member, Executive Committee
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1979
College: Midwestern University, B.A., 1975
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Automotive; Directors and Officers / Professional Liability; Labor and Employment; Maritime / Offshore; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Transportation and Logistics; Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability; Franchise / Distribution; Maritime; Pharmaceuticals; Shipping; Trucking
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11. Jason P. Mueller
Title: Partner, Intellectual Property / Technology
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2003
College: Tulane University, B.S.M.E., Engineering, 1996
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Intellectual Property / Technology; Copyrights / Trademarks / Patents; E-Commerce / Internet; Manufacturing
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12. Derek José Anchondo
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1999
College: Trinity University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Energy; Oil / Gas; International; Maritime / Offshore; Mergers / Acquisitions; Corporate / Securities; Transportation and Logistics; Maritime; Offshore
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13. Collin G. Warren
Title: Partner
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2001
College: Texas A&M University, B.S., 1998
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Insurance; Casualty and Coverage; Energy; Litigation; Products Liability; Construction; Defense
Membership: Jefferson County Bar Association

14. Jeffery S. DeArman
Title: Partner, Transactions
Law School: Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: William Jennings Bryan College, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Transactions; Banking / Financial Services; Forestry; Real Estate; Financial Services
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15. Richard A. Stewart
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2000
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Maritime / Offshore; Construction; Oil / Gas; Products Liability; Casualty and Coverage; Insurance; Energy; Manufacturing; Financial Services; Transportation and Logistics
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16. Bradley A. Waters
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2001
College: The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 1997
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Litigation; Energy; Insurance; Oil / Gas; Products Liability; Torts and Insurance; Transportation and Logistics
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17. Michael T. Larkin
Title: Partner
Law School: St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 1991
College: The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1985; Texas Christian University, M.B.A., 1987
Admitted: St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Transactions; Corporate / Securities; Mergers / Acquisitions; Oil / Gas; Technology; Telecommunications; Renewable Energy
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18. Pamela D. Williams
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1992
College: Vassar College, B.A., 1986
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Litigation; Construction; Government; Health Care; Medical; Retail / Consumer Products
Membership: The State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment SectionHouston Bar Association, Labor and Employment SectionJefferson County Bar Association

19. Diane K. Bounds
Title: Special Counsel, Litigation
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1992
College: Texas A&M University, B.S., 1985
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Litigation; Asbestos; Energy; Environmental; Products Liability; Toxic Tort
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20. F. Lee Butler
Title: Partner
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1981
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Litigation; Casualty and Coverage; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Energy; Environmental; Insurance; Labor and Employment; Products Liability; Toxic Tort; Oil / Gas; Manufacturing
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21. Alex E. Cosculluela
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1989
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1986
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Litigation; Products Liability; Energy; Environmental; Toxic Tort; Construction; Asbestos; Manufacturing; Medical
Membership: •Defense Research Institute: Environmental and Toxic Tort, Committee Member

22. Thomas G. O'Brien
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1979
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1976
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Litigation; Antitrust / Unfair Competition; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Energy; Environmental; Insurance; Maritime / Offshore; Oil / Gas; Toxic Tort; Maritime; Offshore
Membership: Defense Research Institute

23. A. Christopher Derden
Title: Partner; Litigation, Partner in Charge
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1994
College: Baylor University, B.A., 1990
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Litigation; Asbestos; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Insurance; International; Labor and Employment; Products Liability; Toxic Tort
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24. Craig G. Townsend
Title: Partner, Energy
Law School: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1981
College: Stephen F. Austin State University, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Energy; Forestry; Oil / Gas; Renewable Energy
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25. Andrew A. Pidgirsky
Title: Partner
Law School: Ivan Franko University School of Law (J.D./LL.M., Civil Law, 1993); Southern Methodist University School of Law, LL.M., International/Comparative Law, 1995; Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1998
College:
Admitted: Ivan Franko University School of Law (J.D./LL.M., Civil Law, 1993); Southern Methodist University School of Law, LL.M., International/Comparative Law, 1995; Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Transactions; Corporate / Securities; International; Mergers / Acquisitions; Oil / Gas; Banking / Financial Services; Renewable Energy; Technology; Transportation and Logistics; E-Commerce / Internet
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26. Susan Cregor Mathews
Title: Partner
Law School: St. Mary's University, J.D., 1984
College: University of Texas, B.A., 1981
Admitted: St. Mary's University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Transactions; Banking / Financial Services; Bankruptcy / Workouts; Commercial Restructuring / Bankruptcy; Financial Services
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27. Marrick Armstrong
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 2001
College: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, B.B.A., 1996
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Litigation; Appellate; Casualty and Coverage; Energy; Governmental Relations; Insurance; Products Liability; Government; Manufacturing
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28. Kevin B. Gieseke
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2011
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 2007
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Litigation; Labor and Employment; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Torts and Insurance; Construction; Bankruptcy / Workouts; Mergers / Acquisitions; Transactions; Energy; Banking / Financial Services
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29. John D. Surma
Title: Special Counsel, Labor and Employment
Law School: Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1994
College: Wisconsin-Platteville, B.S., 1992
Admitted: Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: General Employment Litigation, Workplace Safety and Health, Transportation, Construction, Chemicals, Energy and Utilities
Membership: Professional Associations and Activities, Defense Research Institute , Houston Bar Association , State Bar of Texas , State Bar of Wisconsin , Texas Association of Defense Counsel

30. Henry " Hank" J. Fasthoff, IV
Title: Special Counsel, Intellectual Property / Technology
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1997
College: Florida State University, B.S., 1994
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Intellectual Property / Technology; Contests / Sweepstakes; Copyrights / Trademarks / Patents; E-Commerce / Internet; Film; First Amendment / Media Law; Entertainment; Litigation; Music / Publishing; New Media; Technology; Telecommunications; Internet; Media; Movie; Music
Membership: SMU Law School Computer & Tech Law Symposium, Board of Advisors, Member

31. Leslie M. Henry
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1995
College: Northeast Louisiana University, B.S., 1987
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Litigation; Environmental; Products Liability; Toxic Tort; Asbestos; Energy
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32. James T. Rogers, III
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1992
College: Tulane University, B.S.M., 1989
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Litigation; Construction; Insurance; Maritime / Offshore; Oil / Gas; Products Liability; Energy; Maritime; Offshore
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33. Christopher L. Evans
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1983
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., 1980
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Litigation; Appellate; Maritime / Offshore; Oil / Gas; Energy; Maritime; Offshore
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34. Raymond R. Ferrera
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1995
College: University of Houston, B.S., 1989
Admitted: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Intellectual Property / Technology; Appellate; International; Copyrights / Trademarks / Patents; E-Commerce / Internet; Litigation; New Media; Renewable Energy; Internet
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35. Adam Massey
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of Seville, Seville, Spain, 2003 Visiting student of Spanish, history, and government; University of Texas, B.A., 2004
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Energy; Oil / Gas
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