Don’t mess with Texas women lawyers. That’s the takeaway from a long list of accomplishments racked up by this group of outstanding female attorneys.
Texas Lawyer first honored the Lone Star State’s winning women in 2011. We decided to see who had risen to the top in the intervening three years. Texas Lawyer’s editorial department began the five-month selection process by asking readers to nominate lawyers who have achieved significant recent victories and established a track record of prevailing in high-stakes cases; won large monetary awards; successfully defended against actions seeking substantial damages; handled first-of-their-kind cases; made a substantial changes to the practice of law; or claimed victory in cases that had a national or statewide impact.
