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Thomas Laughlin is one of the founding partners of the Dallas office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Thomas regularly represents clients in mergers and acquisitions (including controlling investments, preferred equity and other minority investments, and SPAC transactions), divestitures, joint ventures, debt and equity financings, restructurings and other corporate matters. Thomas has broad experience across many industries, but in particular, he has focused his practice representing clients in t...

P. Keith Staubus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. P. Keith practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized P. Keith Staubus 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 P. Keith Staubus is held by other lawyers.

With over 28 years of experience in franchising and franchise laws in Texas and throughout the U.S, franchise attorney Kat Tidd focuses on providing practical, comprehensive, and personalized legal advice and solutions to her clients for their specific goals. She works with clients to understand not only the dynamics of the franchise business but also the interpersonal relationships that can drive the business. Kat has worked in and with the franchise industry for more than 30 years, includin...

Neil G. Ferrari is an award-winning IP and corporate partner and member of MWM’s executive committee. Neil’s practice focuses on counseling clients on business issues related to corporate matters, intellectual property due diligence, infringement, licensing, and opinions as well as representation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Neil has practiced law for 16 years and is considered one of the top IP senior partners at MWM, representing some of the firm’s top clie...

Aaron C. O'Dell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Aaron C. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron C. O'Dell 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 Aaron C. O'Dell is held by other lawyers.

Kris is board certified in the area of Family Law and Child Welfare by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Kris earned her law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She continued her education by earning a Master of Business Administration at St. Mary's University School of Business. Kris has four children and lives in Dallas with her husband. Kris is a credentialed...

Christin Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Christin practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christin Jones 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 Christin Jones is held by other lawyers.

Jason Cagle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jason practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Cagle since 2025. 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 Jason Cagle is held by other lawyers.

Brian Hail is one of the region’s most well-regarded trial attorneys, and he represents a multitude of clients in high-stakes business disputes, fiduciary and fraud claims, employment-related claims, and other complex commercial litigation. Brian is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has nearly three decades of courtroom experience handling complex commercial litigation. Brian’s trial record includes 25+ multi-million-dollar judgments...

Blake A. Bailey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Antitrust. Blake A. practices law in Southlake, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Blake A. Bailey since 2023. 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 Blake A. Bailey is held by other lawyers.