Joshua P. Davis

Carolyn Russell represents management in a variety of employment-related matters, including litigation involving age, disability, race and sex discrimination claims, covenants not to compete, trade secrets, wage and hour claims, ERISA claims, and other workplace torts. Her practice focuses on employment litigation and consultation and commercial litigation. She handles all varieties of employment disputes, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination and b...

Kenneth Held is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his practice on business litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration and regulatory enforcement matters, with a particular emphasis on securities litigation, energy litigation and class action defense. His clients range from individuals to publicly traded and privately held companies, as well as private equity firms and hedge funds. Mr. Held has significant experience in securities litigation and defending corporate and individ...

Joe Gagnon is a partner in the Houston office. He is an experienced trial attorney who represents employers in litigation and arbitration filed in every region of Texas. Joe's broad experience includes the defense of a wide variety of discrimination and discharge claims brought under Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and whistleblower statutes. He routinely defends state law claims including workers' comp retaliation, breach of contract, fr...

Matt Thompson is a Principal in the Houston office of Cokinos | Young with a focus on construction disputes and business litigation. Matt has been named a Texas Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation (2025-2026), a Texas Rising Star in Construction Litigation (2018-2023) by Thomson Reuters, and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America ® for Construction Law (2026). He currently serves as Chair of the Houston Bar Association Construction Law Section, where he has served as a Board Member...

Stephen E. Hart is of counsel in the Houston, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Certified by the Texas State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in Labor and Employment Law, Stephen represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Leveraging more than 20 years’ experience in federal and state court employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative agency proceedings, Stephen helps clients defend and negotiate complex discrimination, harassmen...

Florence L. Luk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Florence L. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Florence L. Luk since 2020. 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 Florence L. Luk is held by other lawyers.

Pamela B. Linberg is a principal in the Houston, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Pam represents and counsels employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. She is the business development liaison for the Houston office. Pam is a seasoned litigator. She defends employers in lawsuits, arbitrations, agency proceedings, and appeals in a broad range of claims, including race, gender, age, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and pregnancy discrimination, as well...

Anthony T. Golz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Anthony T. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony T. Golz since 2024. 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 Anthony T. Golz is held by other lawyers.

Jon Shoebotham focuses his practice on product liability, environmental litigation, commercial litigation, pharmaceutical, and medical device litigation. Three of the cases he has tried to jury verdict have been selected by The National Law Journal as among the most significant defense verdicts in the United States. He is a member of the Texas and New York state bars and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Ct. of App., Fifth Circuit; U.S. Dist. Ct., E. Dist. Texas; U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist...

David Sheinbein has a nationwide mergers and acquisitions practice in which he has closed over a billion dollars in business transactions. As a leading corporate transactional attorney, he is well-known for helping his clients find practical, value-oriented, and timely solutions. His clients include both private and public middle-market and large companies throughout the United States. David represents buyers and sellers of stock and business assets and borrowers and lenders in commercial fin...