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For over a decade before joining ADJ Rachel Ekery served as staff attorney for Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson at the Supreme Court of Texas. Previously, Ekery was an associate at Baker Botts LLP in Dallas and a shareholder at Scott Hulse PC in El Paso, Texas, where she focused on business litigation and appellate matters. She earned her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Duke University and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she was an editor of ...

Ryan P. Bates focuses on appellate and complex commercial litigation, which includes serving as lead counsel in numerous appellate matters before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, and Tenth Circuits, as well as courts across Texas. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Bates spent years working as an information technology specialist for companies across various industries while leading software development and consulting projects. He previously served as a ...

Michael A. Shaunessy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael A. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Shaunessy 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 Michael A. Shaunessy is held by other lawyers.

Douglas “Doug” Dashiell is a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. His practice focuses on Oil and Gas Law , including civil litigation, regulatory proceedings, and severance tax matters involving the energy industry. Doug represents operators, lessees, and lessors in matters before the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and the Texas General Land Office. Doug joined the firm in 1984 after working as a petroleum landma...

Katherine Klammer Madianos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Katherine Klammer practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Klammer Madianos 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 Katherine Klammer Madianos is held by other lawyers.

Jeannie Heffernan is an experienced trial lawyer who leads Kirkland’s IP litigation practice in Texas. She has won more than a dozen patent infringement trials in federal district courts across the country and at the International Trade Commission, with victories affirmed at the Federal Circuit. She represents clients in a wide range of fields, including computer networking, telecommunications, cryptography, semiconductors, and medical devices. Jeannie has particular experience leading ...

Brian C. Nash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Brian C. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brian C. Nash since 2021. 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 Brian C. Nash is held by other lawyers.

Megan Bradshaw is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Megan practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Megan Bradshaw 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 Megan Bradshaw is held by other lawyers.

Lauren J. Kalisek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Lauren J. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren J. Kalisek since 2021. 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 Lauren J. Kalisek is held by other lawyers.

Matthew G. Paulson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Matthew G. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew G. Paulson since 2014. 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 Matthew G. Paulson is held by other lawyers.