Partners

Hawkins Parnell & Young announced that Laura Kugler has joined the Dallas office as a partner. Kugler brings nearly 30 years of experience in products, premises, employment and professional liability litigation. She manages litigation nationwide for large corporations and helps with governmental relations and advocacy. Prior to joining Hawkins Parnell, Kugler was a founding partner at Bailey, Crowe, Kugler & Arnold, and more recently of counsel with Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson. She has been the coordinating counsel for the liaison committee of the Texas asbestos MDL since its inception 15 years ago. Kugler received her law degree from Tulane University Law School and her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. She is active in the Dallas community and nonprofit organizations. “Hawkins Parnell & Young has a stellar reputation as trial lawyers and litigators who are known for their abilities in the courtroom and delivering exceptional results for their clients,” Kugler said in a statement. “The firm’s national footprint and resources offer tremendous value to  my clients, which range from professionals to local businesses and global corporations.”