Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. David's practice focuses on urban development law, local government regulation, public finance, and federal income taxation. David serves as general counsel and bond counsel to various special purpose local governments that provide for the financing and construction of water, sewer, drainage, and other development infrastructure. In these capacities, David represents his clients in public law matters, contract negotiations and preparation, the administration of public meetings and public records, and regulatory compliance. David also works with private developers to structure development agreements with cities and other local government entities for public participation in commercial, residential and mixed-use developments.

Education and Professional Background. Louisiana State University (B.S., 1995, J.D. 1998); Beta Alpha Psi; Omicron Delta Kappa; Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. in taxation, with honors distinction, 1999); Attorney-Advisor, Honorable D. Irvin Couvillion, United States Tax Court (1999-2000).

Member. State Bar of Texas; Louisiana State Bar Association; Houston Bar Association; American Bar Association; National Association of Bond Lawyers; Also admitted to practice in Louisiana.

Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. Nancy's practice focuses on public finance, local government regulation, and state legislative matters. Nancy represents special purpose districts, such as municipal utility districts, public improvement districts and municipal management districts, as general counsel and bond counsel. Nancy works with private developers to structure development agreements and utility agreements with cities and other local government entities for public participation in commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. In addition, Nancy has worked closely with State legislators, committee members and staffmembers to draft legislation creating various special purpose districts and effectuating appropriate reforms affecting landowners' rights.

Education and Professional Background. Rice University (B.A., 2000); Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 2003); Washington and Lee Law Review; Burks Scholar.

Member. State Bar of Texas; National Association of Bond Lawyers.

Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. Jessica's practice focuses on public finance, urban development law and local government regulation. Jessica works with special purpose districts, such as municipal utility districts, public improvement districts and municipal management districts, both in the role of general counsel and of bond counsel. Jessica has experience working with private developers to structure development agreements and utility agreements with cities and other local government entities for public participation in commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

Education and Professional Background. Trinity University (B.A., 1999); LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas (M.P. Aff. 2004); University of Texas School of Law (J.D. 2004); co-editor-in-chief, Texas Journal of Women and the Law.

Member. State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; Houston Young Lawyers Association; National Association of Bond Lawyers.

Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. Angie's practice focuses on public finance, urban development law and local government regulation. Angie works with special purpose districts, such as municipal utility districts, public improvement districts and municipal management districts, both in the role of general counsel and of bond counsel.

Education and Professional Background. Rice University (B.A., 1999); Southern Methodist University (J.D., cum laude, 2002); SMU Law Review; clerked for the Honorable Wanda McKee Fowler of the Texas 14th Court of Appeals (2002-2003) Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (2003-2007); Admitted to practice: Texas, 2002.

Member. State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association.

Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. Hannah's practice focuses on public finance, urban development law, and local government regulation. Hannah works with special purpose districts, such as municipal utility districts, public improvement districts, both in the role of general counsel and of bond counsel.

Education and Professional Background . Boston University (MA., 1997); South Texas College of Law (J.D. cum laude, 2004); South Texas Law Review; Admitted to practice: Texas, 2004; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2005.

Member. State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; Houston Young Lawyers Association.

Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. Katie's practice focuses on public finance, urban development law, and local government regulation. Katie represents special purpose districts, such as municipal utility districts, public improvement districts and municipal management districts, as general counsel and bond counsel. She has broad experience working with cities and other local government entities on regulatory matters affecting businesses and real estate developments.

Education and Professional Background. Claremont McKenna College (B.A. in Economics, cum laude, with honors, 1989); University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1992). Prior to joining the firm, Katie was a participating associate in the Real Estate and Land Use Section at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP and served as Chief of Staff to Houston City Councilman Michael Berry.

Member. State Bar of Texas.

Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. With a background in tax planning for large corporate clients, Alia has broad experience in general corporate and tax matters. Her practice at the firm focuses on public finance, urban development law, and local government regulation. Alia works with special purpose districts, such as municipal utility districts and water control and improvement districts, both in the role of general counsel and bond counsel.

Education and Professional Background. University of Chicago, The Law School (J.D. 2002); University of Chicago, The College (B.A. 1999). Prior to joining the firm, Alia's practice focused on federal and international tax planning. Admitted to practice: Illinois, 2002; Texas, 2004.

Member. State Bar of Texas; Illinois State Bar Association; Association of Women Attorneys (Board of Directors).

Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. With a background in commercial litigation, Ms. Dorman has broad experience in counseling clients in general business practices and preventative planning; negotiating, reviewing, drafting and litigating contracts; and creating collaborative solutions to concerns and issues arising in the commercial context. Her practice with the firm will focus on municipal utility districts and land development matters.

Education and Professional Background. University of Texas (B.S. with honors, 1975); University of Texas School of Law (J.D. with honors, 1989). Articles Editor, Review of Litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Dorman was an associate at Butler & Binion and a senior associate at Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C. and at Zimmerman, Axelrad, Meyer, Stern & Wise, P.C. Ms. Dorman has lectured on employment law matters and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston School of Law.

Member. State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association.

Admitted to Practice: All Texas State Courts; Southern District of Texas.

Areas of Emphasis and Related Experience. Adisa's practice focuses on public finance, urban development law and local government regulation. Adisa works with special purpose districts, such as municipal utilities, public improvement districts and municipal management districts, both in the role of general counsel and of bond counsel.

Education and Professional Background. Columbia University (B.A., 1987); Stanford Law School (J.D., 1992). Admitted to practice: Texas 2006; California 1994. Prior to joining the firm, Adisa served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento, California and, before that, as a Litigation Associate at the California law firms of Downey Brand Seymour & Rohwer and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Oliver. She also clerked for the Honorable John C. Porfilio, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Member. State Bar of Texas; State Bar of California; Houston Bar Association; National Association of Bond Lawyers. Adisa has also been involved with bar admissions for more than 10 years, serving as a past Member and Chair of the California Committee of Bar Examiners and, presently, as a Committee Member and Workshop Facilitator with the National Conference of Bar Examiners.