Melissa J. Willms

Alton C. Todd has more than fifty years of experience fighting for the citizens of Galveston and Friendswood, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from North Texas State University in 1968 before going on to get his juris doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1971. He spent the first part of his career working for an insurance defense firm, which gave him a unique insight into how these companies structure their arguments and strategies. This allows him to build a...

David L. Barron focuses his litigation practice on labor and employment law. David assists his clients with all their labor and employment needs, including representing clients at trials involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, collective action overtime claims and whistle-blower suits before a variety of state and federal courts. He counsels clients on labor negotiations, elections, strikes, and corporate campaigns by unions; litigates disputes before the National Labor Re...

Russell W. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Russell W. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Russell W. Smith 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 Russell W. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Jane Langdell Robinson offers decades of experience in appeals and litigation, primarily in complex commercial matters. A board-certified civil appellate specialist, Jane represents clients in mandamus proceedings, interlocutory appeals, and appeals of final judgments in Texas and other state appellate courts as well as the Fifth Circuit, other federal circuit courts, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the United States Supreme Court. Trial lawyers often rely on Jane for legal anal...

Rene A. Treviño is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Rene A. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Rene A. Treviño since 2017. 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 Rene A. Treviño is held by other lawyers.

Shubi Arora is a partner in the Houston and Austin offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on M&A transactions, private equity investments and special situations strategies, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. His experience spans the traditional energy sector and includes upstream, midstream and power transactions. He also frequently advises clients on energy technology and transition matters, including renewables, energy storage and carbon...

Leslie founded the Giron Kirby Law Group with the goal of providing personalized, effective, and efficient representation to businesses and individuals in relation to their immigration needs. She has dedicated her career to the practice of immigration law and is committed to providing her clients with the highest quality representation available. Prior to starting her own law firm, Leslie was an attorney at one of the nation’s largest immigration law firms, where she represented busines...

Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2016, Haley Burnside began her career at the Houston firm Fullenweider Wilhite, where she practiced exclusively for the first 9 years of her career. There, she trained alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the field such as Donn Fullenweider and Randall Wilhite, gaining not only meaningful litigation and negotiation experience, but also a strong foundation in client-centered, ethical advocacy. In 2025, Haley launched Burnside Family Law to bui...

Melissa Haselden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Melissa practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Haselden 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 Melissa Haselden is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Tomsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Jennifer practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Tomsen 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 Jennifer Tomsen is held by other lawyers.