Cathy Maher has been the executive director for 21 years and served in multiple other roles with the DBA before that.
Dallas Trial Lawyer Victor Vital Joins Barnes & Thornburg
Vital said he was drawn to his new firm by the opportunity to build an office from the ground up.
Kelly Hart Adds Bill Caraway to Midland Office
Prior to joining Kelly Hart, Caraway was a solo practitioner in the Eagleford Shale area.
Ten Things: Explaining Litigation to the Board and the CEO
When facing a large lawsuit, corporate general counsel sometimes need to remember to the CEO and the board of directors informed about the litigation. Neither senior management nor the directors have much, if any, experience with litigation. GCs can avoid a lot of frustration and second-guessing by taking the time upfront to explain the litigation process to them and provide regular updates thereafter.
Because GCs need sign-off from the CEO or board regarding many decisions, including settlement authority, alternative dispute resolution (e.g., mediation) and budgeting, GCs will avoid second-guessing by keeping senior management and the board fully informed. This column provides a check list for GCs.
Ten Things: Your Business has just been Sued – Now What?
It’s hard to recall a more disconcerting feeling as a GC than getting a copy of a lawsuit filed against your company. Litigation in the commercial context is almost inevitable for companies, especially in the United States. It’s going to happen at some point. When it does, it’s your chance to step up and be the calm in the eye of the storm.
This column is 10 things you need to do immediately. Above all, don’t panic.