Krista Torralva

Krista Torralva is a regular contributor to The Texas Lawbook. Previously, she covered courts for The Dallas Morning News. Krista has spent the bulk of her decade-plus-long career covering criminal courts in Texas and Florida. Her reporting includes the high profile federal terrorism trial against the Pulse nightclub shooter’s widow in Orlando, which ended in a rare acquittal. Her civil courts coverage has included the long-winding Texas voter ID lawsuit, legal battles over local Covid-19 mandates and school board disputes. Krista's work has been recognized by the State Bar of Texas' Gavel Awards, the Texas Association Press Managing Editors, the National Headliner Awards program and various local chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists.

The daughter of a Naval officer, Krista grew up traveling every few years but calls Corpus Christi home and talks about the Texas Gulf Coast every chance she gets. She lives in Dallas’ North Oak Cliff with her husband, Fares Sabawi.

Krista graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Sorrels Law Expands Footprint in Austin, Hires Veteran Lawyer Judy Kostura

Kostura, a leading expert on subrogation and liens, calls herself “a plaintiff’s lawyer through and through.” She was instrumental in creating a 2013 Texas health insurance reform law.

October 10, 2023 Krista Torralva

Former Federal Prosecutor Charles Fowler Returns to McKool Smith

Fowler’s experience raising unprecedented constitutional issues in federal courts will enhance McKool Smith’s growing appellate practice, the firm says.

October 5, 2023 Krista Torralva

Energy Transfer Claims Fraud in $93M Contract Over Sale of West Texas Gas Gathering Company

The sellers of a gas gathering company in far West Texas seek more than $100 million from Energy Transfer for a breach of contract. Energy Transfer says the agreement was a scheme to collect a $93 million check and should be nullified.

September 28, 2023 Krista Torralva

Texas GC Forum Honors Corporate Legal Leaders of 2024 - The Texas General Counsel Forum held its annual Magna Stella Awards dinner in San Antonio Thursday night recognizing nine chief legal officers and senior in-house counsel for their extraordinary achievements and leadership successes. The GC Forum provided The Texas Lawbook exclusive access to its annual meeting and the awards ceremony. More than 350 lawyers from corporate legal departments and law firms attended the event. The recipients included lawyers from Air Liquide, LyondellBasell, PlayPower, Schwab, Sumitomo, Texas Children’s Hospital and XRI Holdings.

Correction: David Starr's name was mistakenly printed Carr in several references. The Lawbook apologizes for the error. November 25, 2024Mark Curriden
P.S. — Oncor GC Matt Henry: ‘We Can Do This!’ - The Dallas Bar Association’s annual Equal Access to Justice Campaign is hitting crunch time in its efforts to raise $1.25 million for legal aid for the poor and disadvantaged. More than 50 lawyers, law firms and corporate legal departments have already donated between $5,000 and $25,500. The State Bar of Texas has awarded its annual Minority Counsel honors. The personal injury law firm J.D. Silva & Associates is giving away 500 new winter coats. November 22, 2024Mark Curriden

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