Samia R. Broadaway

Coleen Kinsler knew during her third year of law school that she wanted to focus her career on Family Law and helping families navigate challenging transitions. She has practiced family law throughout her legal career and has been Board Certified in Family Law since 2020. Coleen is an attorney with Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant LLP, serving individuals and families in Austin, Texas and surrounding communities. Coleen understands that family law matters are deeply personal and can have lastin...

Jenifer Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jenifer, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jenifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

One of the few attorneys in Texas who is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Julie is an accomplished trial lawyer who has tried numerous lawsuits to verdict in state and federal courts across the country. Known for her passion, drive and excellent advocacy, Julie has handled matters that range from employment lawsuits of all type, including national class and collective actions, to complex business disputes. Julie also has ex...

Hilary Young is a partner with Joy & Young LLP. Her practice focuses on Texas and federal regulatory, licensing, certification, and operations matters. Ms. Young is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the State Bar of Texas Health Law Council, the American Bar Association Health Law Section, and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Examination Committee. Ms. Young is board certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Shelly Masters is an experienced trial attorney representing clients in multiple areas of litigation, with a particular focus on construction, commercial, employment and product liability matters. After practicing more than twenty years, she has amassed a successful track record of prosecuting and defending complex multiparty cases before state and federal courts in multiple states involving a wide range of legal issues. Shelly is acutely aware of the issues facing those involved in the const...

Morris D. Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Morris D., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Morris D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly practices business and securities law with a focus on: acquisitions and dispositions of companies and their corporate assets, structuring of partnerships, buy-sell and succession arrangements for closely held businesses, representing both issuers and investors (including institutional investors, family offices and individual investors) in connection with equity financings of privately held companies, representation of start-up and emerging growth companies, structure and formation of ne...

Nikki Hurst Gibson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law. Nikki Hurst, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nikki Hurst is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth N. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kenneth N., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn Shellman is a highly skilled attorney, an excellent communicator, and an effective leader. She is experienced at developing regulatory and legislative policy strategies for renewable and disruptive technologies in the energy industry and provides advice on complex energy transactions. Carolyn is also experienced with governance and compliance issues and possesses deep subject matter expertise in the electric utility industry and in navigating energy market issues. She helps market par...