Susan Kennedy

R. Daniel Settle, Jr. has more than 40 years of experience in public finance, representing cities, counties, special districts, nonprofit corporations, investment bankers and other financial institutions in connection with structuring financings for a variety of projects including public infrastructure, economic development, affordable housing and health care. Mr. Settle is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the Texas Association of Bank Counsel.

Mr. McFall is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor and Employment Law and is the Managing Shareholder of the Dallas, Texas office of the national labor and employment law firm Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. He received his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Emory University, and his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. McFall was a member of the Texas Law Review and graduated as a member of Chancellors, the...

Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rachel Ziolkowski practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich 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 Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich is held by other lawyers.

Whether it is a Chapter 11 case or an out-of-court restructuring, Chuck's deft handling of challenging and complex financial restructurings is rooted in his nearly 40 years of experience. Public and private companies in the oil and gas exploration, midstream pipeline, oilfield services, retail and real estate industries rely on him for resolutions that achieve their economic objectives. Chuck is known for his practical, innovative solutions to legal and business issues that arise in the restr...

Kris is board certified in the area of Family Law and Child Welfare by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Kris earned her law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She continued her education by earning a Master of Business Administration at St. Mary's University School of Business. Kris has four children and lives in Dallas with her husband. Kris is a credentialed...

Craig Cherry is a distinguished trial attorney based in Waco, Texas, at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PC. Throughout his career, Craig has represented a diverse array of clients, including individuals, families, small to midsize businesses, local governments, and major corporations like Fortune 500 companies. Craig handles a nationwide trial practice emphasizing complex civil litigation, notably in the areas of catastrophic personal injury litigation, wrongful death cases, business litigation...

Katie advises and represents employers, executives and management in the field of employment law. Her experience includes managing complex litigation covering various employment law topics, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), non-compete issues, leaves...

Gina E. Betts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Gina E. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Gina E. Betts 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 Gina E. Betts is held by other lawyers.

Stephen M. Halbeisen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Insurance Law. Stephen M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Halbeisen since 2020. 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 Stephen M. Halbeisen is held by other lawyers.

Tom’s skills as a seasoned trial lawyer have been widely recognized by a number of leading legal directories. Texas Super Lawyers has ranked Tom in the list of top lawyers in Texas since 2007. He has also been recognized by The Legal 500 US for General Commercial Disputes and Energy Litigation; The Best Lawyers in America ® for Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Oil and Gas Law; and Lawdragon ’s “500 Leading Litigators in America,” “...