HOUSTON – March 23, 2021 – Super Lawyers Magazine recognized 13 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as 2021 Texas “Rising Stars.” According to the publication, the designation is awarded to the top 2.5% of Texas lawyers age 40 or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. This year, Angeles Cassin, Ernesto Danache IV, Sarah-Michelle Stearns, and Allison Stewart made their debut on the prestigious list.
Greenberg Traurig Texas attorneys selected for 2021 include:
- Todd Basile - Intellectual Property (Dallas)
- Angeles Cassin - Employment & Labor (Houston)
- Ernesto Danache IV - Business/Corporate (Houston)
- Sandra D. Gonzalez - International (Austin)
- Somer Hayes - Health Care (Dallas)
- Aimee Housinger - Business Litigation (Houston)
- Hiba Kazim - Business Litigation (Austin)
- Bina Palnitkar - Intellectual Property Litigation (Dallas)
- Sarah-Michelle Stearns: Business Litigation (Dallas)
- Allison Stewart - Civil Litigation (Dallas)
- Katie Tipper-McWhorter - Business Litigation (Houston)
- Amanda Williams - Labor & Employment (Dallas)
- Thomas Woolsey - Mergers & Acquisitions (Dallas)
“Congratulations to all the 2021 Rising Stars honorees, especially our Greenberg Traurig team members,” said the firm’s Senior Vice President Mary-Olga Lovett. “This recognition is well-earned and a reflection of your dedication to your craft. We are immensely proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing the amazing things you achieve as our next generation of leaders.”
According to Super Lawyers Magazine, Texas Rising Stars are selected by Thomson Reuters’ legal division from nominations by other lawyers across the state, an extensive review by researchers, and a blue-ribbon panel of lawyers.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Texas: Texas is important to Greenberg Traurig, LLP and part of its history. With approximately 130 Texas lawyers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Greenberg Traurig has deep roots in the Texas business, legal, and governmental communities. Greenberg Traurig Texas works with clients to address their interdisciplinary legal needs across the state utilizing the firm’s global platform. The Texas attorneys are experienced in industries key to the state’s future, including: aviation, chemicals, construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, health care, hedge funds, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, media, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, real estate, retail, sports, technology and software, telecommunications, transportation, and video games and esports.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT), has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified. Web: www.gtlaw.com