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Rob Fowler is an executive compensation partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He has extensive experience in the negotiation and drafting of employment and consulting agreements, restrictive covenants, clawback arrangements, golden parachute arrangements and other executive compensation and incentive programs, including the various forms of equity compensation arrangements, and regularly advises clients on issues under Sections 409A and 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code...

David B. Jordan focuses his practice on employment counseling and litigation, including all aspects of labor relations and employment law. His areas of expertise include: Workplace safety Wage and hour collective actions Wage and hour compliance, including tip credit and tip sharing issues Discrimination Wrongful discharge Retaliation He also handles disputes involving employment contracts, covenants not to compete, trade secrets and confidentiality agreements. In addition to representing emp...

Houston divorce attorney John “Bo” Nichols has been practicing family law for more than twenty years. A native of Houston, Nichols is a regular selectee to the Best Lawyers in America list, holding that honor since 2009. Additionally, Nichols has been a Texas Super Lawyer honoree for more than ten years. Devoted to the practice of family law, including divorce, child custody and property division, Nichols is regarded as one of the foremost trial specialists by his peers. Nichols h...

Erick Sandlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Erick practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erick Sandlin since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erick Sandlin is held by other lawyers.

Geoff Gannaway is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Health Care. Geoff, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Geoff is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Everything Geoff does is geared toward persuading a judge and jury. He works with each client to dev...

Kyle Friesen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Kyle practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle Friesen since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kyle Friesen is held by other lawyers.

With a 30-year litigation career as a partner in global law firms, John Strasburger is an experienced trial lawyer who is as comfortable in the boardroom as he is in the courtroom. His work typically includes matters involving novel, urgent, and sensitive disputes, that are often the subject of government and media scrutiny. Licensed in both Texas and New York, he has represented some of the world’s largest companies, as well as mid-market companies and high net worth individuals. His p...

Cory M. Curtis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Cory M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Cory M. Curtis since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cory M. Curtis is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan P. Osha brings more than 30 years of intellectual property experience to Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP , where he advises clients on patent strategy , international intellectual property matters, and complex IP portfolio management. Based in Houston, Texas, his practice includes Litigation - Patent and Patent Law, with a focus on electronics, optics, physics, and emerging technologies. He also mentors attorneys and patent agents within the firm and leads the firm’s ele...

John C. Cain is managing partner of Munck Wilson Mandala's Houston office, head of the trademark practice, and a member of MWM’s executive committee. John handles all aspects of intellectual property counseling and transactional practice and litigation, with an emphasis on trademark portfolio management and trademark and copyright clearance, procurement, licensing, and enforcement. John represents clients of all sizes in numerous industries, including retail consumer products, industria...