Mikal C. Watts

A member in Dickinson Wright’s Austin office, Nikki Gibson is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals in commercial transactions and real estate projects. Whether you’re involved in multifamily and affordable housing, industrial, or hospitality projects, Nikki works closely with you to create deal structures that balance business and legal needs, ensuring your projects reach their full potential. Nikki provides hands-on support in structuring, drafting, and negotiating al...

Sean Breen is trial attorney and a partner at Howry, Breen & Herman LLP. Sean has won several Hall of Fame and Record setting verdicts and secured hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements. Sean has extensive litigation and trial experience aggressively handling and winning a broad range of cases. Mr. Breen is licensed in Texas and Colorado has over 25 years of experience representing individuals and businesses as a trial lawyer. He is recognized as one of the top trial attorneys in ...

Cindy Saiter is a litigation attorney with Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and litigation involving trusts and estates, including disputes related to fiduciary duties, probate matters, officer and director liability, and legal malpractice defense. Cindy represents individuals, businesses, and companies in Austin’s technology and emerging growth sectors in matters involving fraud claims, breach of licensing agreem...

Julie Pomerantz has vast experience successfully managing insurance related regulatory, compliance and transaction matters for single state, regional and national privately held and public companies. As a former insurance regulator, she brings a unique perspective to her law practice. Her insurance department relationships across many states make her an effective advisor and trusted counsel. Julie represents clients on regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, risk management, transaction...

Andrew Smetana is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Venture Capital Law. Andrew practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Smetana 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 Andrew Smetana is held by other lawyers.

Erika L. Leonard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Erika L. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Erika L. Leonard since 2018. 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 Erika L. Leonard is held by other lawyers.

Jessica E. Soos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Jessica E. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica E. Soos 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 Jessica E. Soos is held by other lawyers.

Lori Pickle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lori practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Lori Pickle 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 Lori Pickle is held by other lawyers.

Natalie R. Lynch , AWI-CH, is the Founding Attorney of Treaty Oak Employers' Law Group , an Austin, Texas law firm representing employers. Her practice focuses on employment law , workplace investigations , and litigation involving labor and employment matters . Natalie helps employers address workplace complaints, personnel decisions, employee relations issues, and other legal concerns that arise in managing people and organizations. Natalie brings legal, investigative, and business experien...

Lou Pirkey is a founding partner of trademark specialty firm Pirkey Barber. Lou Pirkey has specialized in trademark law, primarily trademark infringement litigation and counseling, for well over 40 years, and is one of America’s most highly recognized authorities in the field. He was heralded as "legend of the field" in the 2014 World Trademark Review 1000 ind in 2012 as a "a groundbreaking trademark lawyer undoubtedly practicing at the highest level.” Chambers USA guide to Americ...