Paul Reyes, 39, is the general counsel at Associa Inc., a manager of properties specializing in planned communities and other residential and commercial associations. The Dallas-based company has 150 branch offices in the United States, Mexico and Canada and is privately held. The company, which does not disclose revenue, has about 8,000 employees. Its headcount has grown by about 9 percent since the recession, due to acquisitions and organic growth, Reyes said.

LEGAL TEAM AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL

Reyes leads a team of 12 lawyers including five who are focused on general corporate matters, three on real estate and title work, one on government affairs and three on creditors' remedies. The team is supported by one paralegal and one administrative assistant.