Kevin E. Maher

Lawrence (Larry) B. Mandala is a member of the Munck Wilson Mandala executive committee and chairman of the corporate law group. He has over 35 years of experience representing public and private companies in a wide range of corporate and business transactions. His corporate finance practice includes private placements, IPOs and secondary public offerings of equity, debt, direct participation and hybrid securities. Larry has extensive experience representing clients in business acquisitions, ...

Marianne M. Auld is the managing partner of Kelly Hart and the chair of the firm’s Appellate section. She has briefed and argued dozens of appeals in both state and federal courts of appeals. Ms. Auld began her career as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Following her clerkship, she joined Kelly Hart as an associate in the firm’s litigation section, where she worked on a wide range of civil matters for clients including governmental entities ...

Steve Schulte is a partner and trial attorney who has devoted his career to exclusively representing individuals and families harmed by unsafe practices and products. Mr. Schulte co-founded and developed the firm's asbestos department, which has cases pending in courts across the country. He has represented clients in injury and death cases arising from exposures to toxic substances, defective drugs and medical devices, car and commercial truck accidents, workplace injuries, firearms, animal ...

Jennette (“Jenny”) E. DePonte is a true employment law litigator and counselor, eager to defend her client’s interests through trial and prepared to provide day-to-day advice at a moment’s notice. Board certified in both labor and employment and civil trial law, Ms. DePonte has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal courts and arbitration, ranging from employment matters, contracts disputes, and torts to lawsuits involving catastrophic injury. She is al...

K. Brock Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. K. Brock, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which K. Brock is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rob Friedman is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He advises and represents employers in virtually every aspect of the employee-employer relationship. His practice includes representing employers in litigation and administrative matters brought by employees and government agencies, as well as advising employers on employment-related issues, policies and procedures. Rob regularly advises employers on employment arbitration issues and has su...

Phillip Aurentz is a skilled trial attorney who focuses his practice on complex, technical litigation for companies across a variety of industries including computing, oil and gas, water treatment, heavy equipment, medical, and banking industries. He represents plaintiffs and defendants, has tried numerous cases to verdict, handles appeals, and advises on licensing and strategic decisions tied to business and intellectual property. Prior to practicing law, he worked as a production gas plant ...

Chris Wilmoth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Chris, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maeghan E. Whitehead is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Maeghan E., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maeghan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill is a first-chair trial lawyer whose practice focuses on high-stakes disputes involving antitrust, class action, and other complex commercial litigation issues. Clients have described Bill as an "A+ litigator who would be on anyone's list of lawyers if you had a problem" and have praised him for his "good reputation, which is well deserved." Bill is regularly listed in Chambers USA "Leaders in Their Field," The Best Lawyers in America®, and Texas Super Lawyers®.