Melsheimer is also a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and an advocate with the American Board of Trial Advocates.
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ACC Houston & The Texas Lawbook 2019 Corporate Counsel Awards: One Day Left for Nominations
Law firms, corporate legal departments and others have only one day left to submit nominations for the 2019 Houston Corporate Counsel Awards.
There are 15 categories, including General Counsel of the Year, Senior Counsel of the Year, Business Litigation and Corporate Transaction of the Year. The awards event is set for Thursday, April 25, at the Four Seasons Hotel.