Securities Litigation & Investigations

• Defended international retailer in securities class actions in Texas state and federal court.
• Represented audit firm professionals before regulators including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
• Advised major car manufacturer regarding potential government investigation.
• Represented major oilfield services company in the defense of billion-dollar securities fraud class action in Texas federal court.
• Advised investment group in connection with Department of Labor investigation.
• Counseled international airport throughout multi-year National Transportation Safety Board investigation.

Business & Financial Disputes

• Represented Spanish media and technology company in federal court regarding international business dispute.
• Advised multinational manufacturing company in dispute with city regarding environmental remediation. 
• Represented home security company in dispute regarding the design of consumer products.
• Represented treatment, storage and disposal company dealing in radioactive waste disposal in connection with governmental challenge to merger.
• Represented energy company in connection with disputes regarding indemnification obligations.
• Counseled multinational oil and gas company regarding agreements to sell and ship crude oil.
• Represented health insurance company in litigation regarding payments made in connection with ERISA governed health plans.
• Represented financial services company in ERISA litigation challenging the inclusion of proprietary investment options in the company’s in-house 401(k) plan.
• Represents energy company in ERISA litigation concerning selection and monitoring of 401(k) plan investment options. 
• Representing a financial services company against claims that its compensation of financial advisors is ERISA-governed.
• Represented pharmacy benefit manager in state regulatory action challenging its claims process. 
• Defended major pharmaceutical company in a phased, multi-plaintiff personal injury trial.
• Represented major financial services company in actions alleging breach of representations and warranties in connection with offerings of mortgaged-backed securities.

Employment & Trade Secrets

• Represented Big 4 accounting firm in defense of trade secret action in Texas state and federal courts.
• Counseled firm general counsel regarding applicability of statutes and guidelines related to lawyers returning from government service.
• Spoke on panels regarding the applicability of ethical rules to in-house attorneys.

Bankruptcy

• Provided counsel regarding Chapter 11 bankruptcy of one of the world’s largest helicopter transportation, search and rescue, and aircraft support services firms.
• Represented midstream operator in connection with Chapter 11 adversary proceedings.
• Advised railcar products and services creditor in connection with Chapter 11 proceedings.

Intellectual Property

• Counseled multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation in connection with trademark infringement suits.

Pro Bono

• Drafted amicus brief on behalf of consortium of law firms in the Texas Supreme Court regarding the scope of attorney liability under Texas law.
• Represented multiple clients in connection with child custody matters.
• Represented clients referred by the Genesis Women's Shelter.
• Advised local non-profit in connection with nuisance matters.