Nita Hight

Member, UT Harry Ransom Center Advisory Council

Christopher R.J. Pace is a partner in Weil Gotshal's Litigation Department and a member of the firm's Complex Commercial Litigation and Appellate practice groups. Mr. Pace has litigated cases in federal and state courts throughout the country as well as in foreign jurisdictions. He represents clients in large class action lawsuits (including those alleging securities fraud and unfair competition), criminal/grand jury matters, regulatory agency investigations, electronic media/copyright/defama...

Jolisa Melton Dobbs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Jolisa Melton practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jolisa Melton Dobbs since 2016. 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 Jolisa Melton Dobbs is held by other lawyers.

Chandler Rice Winslow is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas. She has been admitted to the Texas Bar since 2009 and certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2023. Chandler joined Goranson Bain Ausley as a Partner in 2021 after practicing family law with two prior Dallas firms. Chandler has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law in 2026 and for Collaborative Law: Family Law in 2025 and 2026, select...

A fourth generation attorney, Debbie Dudley Branson is a key member of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, one of the most respected trial firms in the Southwest. Her work focuses on high-level litigation strategy in a broad array of cases, from catastrophic personal injury claims to complex commercial litigation. Holding an advanced degree in psychology, Ms. Branson also directs focus groups, attitudinal surveys, voir dire, witness preparation, argument, and jury debriefing. Additionally, B...

Jeff Leslie represents employers in a variety of industries, including, manufacturing, construction, maritime, health, restaurant and hospitality. Having management and workplace experience in the public sector, Jeff understands the legal and practical issues confronting employers and practically advises clients on solution-oriented litigation strategies and incident avoidance that furthers the company’s business interests and goals. Jeff focuses a significant portion of his practice on...

Sam Acker is a business litigator. Sam represents clients in state and federal courts in matters involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, partnership and corporate governance disputes, and other business torts. His experience spans several industries and market segments, including real estate, life sciences, oil and gas, construction, and products liability. A substantial portion of Sam’s practice has also been dedicated to representing broker-dealers and registere...

Laurie Dahl Rea is a partner at Rochelle McCullough LLP in Fort Worth, Texas, with more than two decades of experience practicing bankruptcy law. Her practice focuses on representing debtors, creditors, committees, trustees, and litigants in a wide range of bankruptcy matters, including complex disputes and contested proceedings. Ms. Rea also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Russell F. Nelms and the late Honorable Harold C. Abramson, both former bankruptcy judges for the Unit...

Christine Hathaway has more than 30 years of experience providing legal advice in a wide array of corporate, securities and business-related transactions. Her practice includes extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance (including public and private issuances of debt and equity securities), private equity, joint ventures and general business matters. Ms. Hathaway also regularly counsels her clients in everyday matters, including corporate governance, business formatio...

Brad Caldwell is one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers focusing on patent infringement and complex commercial litigation for plaintiffs and defendants. His successes before judges, juries, and arbitration panels include cases involving digital media, telecommunications, computer networking, semiconductors, computer chips, data security, computer imaging, medical devices, enterprise software, banking technology, and oilfield services. Brad has been named a “Titan of the Plainti...