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Natalie Hardwick (1996)
Natalie Hardwick (1996) was recently promoted to partner at
Morris|Hardwick|Schneider. Joining the firm in 1998, she has been
instrumental in helping to open the firmıs offices in South Carolina and Florida. Currently, she manages the firm's Dunwoody Perimeter, Georgia office, focusing her practice on conventional residential closings.
Submitted on Mar 11 2010.
Jim Chester (1997)
Jim Chester (1997) recently accepted a position at Klemchuk Kubasta, LLP located in Dallas, Texas as Equity Partner. Jim recently was employed at Cowles & Thompson, PC as Shareholder. "
Jim advises entrepreneurs, start-ups and privately-held companies of all sizes in a variety of industries regarding commercial intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection, licensing & enforcement in the US and abroad. He also assists companies in international business transactions and trade matters, and has advised clients on business deals involving over 100 countries. Jim is also an adjunct professor of law at Baylor University Law School. 
Submitted on Mar 1 2010.
Larry Thorpe (1993)
Larry Thorpe (1993) writes, "Although I am currently medically "retired", I have continued with my interests in legal issues related to science and medicine; since 2009 I have been the vice-chair of the ABA's Science and Technology Committee on the Rights and Responsibilities of Scientists."
Submitted on Feb 28 2010.
James Skelton (1975)
James Skelton (1975) has accepted a position at The Stinemetz Law Firm located in Houston, Texas as Of Counsel. James was employed at ConocoPhillips as Senior Counsel for over 27 years. "I retired from Conoco and began working with the Stinemetz firm two years ago. I'm also working as an Adjunct Professor, teaching a course on Emerging Markets at the Univ. of Houston Law Center."
Submitted on Feb 24 2010.
Tracy Sheppard (1998)
Tracy Sheppard (1998) recently accepted a position at U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC as Senior Environment Counsel to the Energy and Commerce Committee. Tracy recently was employed at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an Attorney-Advisor in the Office of General Counsel.
Submitted on Feb 22 2010.
Orsen Paxton (1974)
Orsen E. Paxton, III (1974) writes, "Orsen E. Paxton, III was recognized a Top Lawyer in the field of mergers and acquisition by his peers by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for the year 2009"
Submitted on Feb 16 2010.
Mary-Olga (Ferguson) Lovett (1993)
Mary-Olga (Ferguson) Lovett (1993) has been named Co-Managing Shareholder of the Houston office of Greenberg Traurig.
Submitted on Feb 15 2010.
Johnnie Knoff (1957)
Johnnie Knoff (1957), passed away on the morning of Friday, February 5th, 2010. For those interested in paying their respects, a viewing will take place on Monday, February 8th, at Southpark Cemetery on Telephone Road. A burial service will take place on Tuesday, February 9th, at 12:30 at the same location.
Submitted on Feb 8 2010.
Rachael (Rosenblad) Gaines (2004)
Rachael (Rosenblad) Gaines (2004) and Todd Gaines (2002) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Connor Lawrence. He was born on December 29, 2009 in Houston, and weighed 5 lb., 12 oz..
Submitted on Jan 25 2010.
Ruthie (Nelson) White (1996)
Ruthie (Nelson) White (1996) recently accepted a position at Meyer White LLC located in Houston, TX as Partner. Ruthie recently was employed at Jones Day as Partner. "Ted Meyer and I, along with others, formed this new firm, specializing in labor and employment law, to benefit our clients. The firm currently has 15 lawyers with offices in Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami and we are growing each day."
Submitted on Jan 22 2010.
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Natalie Hardwick (1996)
Natalie Hardwick (1996) was recently promoted to partner at
Morris|Hardwick|Schneider. Joining the firm in 1998, she has been
instrumental in helping to open the firmıs offices in South Carolina and Florida. Currently, she manages the firm's Dunwoody Perimeter, Georgia office, focusing her practice on conventional residential closings.
Submitted on Mar 11 2010.
Jim Chester (1997)
Jim Chester (1997) recently accepted a position at Klemchuk Kubasta, LLP located in Dallas, Texas as Equity Partner. Jim recently was employed at Cowles & Thompson, PC as Shareholder. "
Jim advises entrepreneurs, start-ups and privately-held companies of all sizes in a variety of industries regarding commercial intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection, licensing & enforcement in the US and abroad. He also assists companies in international business transactions and trade matters, and has advised clients on business deals involving over 100 countries. Jim is also an adjunct professor of law at Baylor University Law School.
Submitted on Mar 1 2010.
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Rachael (Rosenblad) Gaines (2004)
Rachael (Rosenblad) Gaines (2004) and Todd Gaines (2002) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Connor Lawrence. He was born on December 29, 2009 in Houston, and weighed 5 lb., 12 oz..
Submitted on Jan 25 2010.
Thomas Smith (1998)
Thomas Smith (1998) and wife Kim are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Ashtyn Noelle. She was born on November 20, 2009 in Kingwood Hospital, and weighed 7 lb., 9 oz..
Submitted on Dec 17 2009.
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Elinore Tecson (2004)
Elinore Tecson (2004) and Patrick Coate are happy to announce their marriage on December 19, 2009 at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, Houston, Texas. They currently reside in Austin, Texas. A brunch reception was held after the ceremony at the Junior League of Houston. Elinore is a Personnel/Ethics Attorney for the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality.
Submitted on Jan 5 2010.
Lesli (Gordon) Fitzpatrick (2000)
Lesli (Gordon) Barber (2000) and Jimmy Fitzpatrick are happy to announce their marriage on October 3, 2009 at the Daniel Caswell House in Austin, Texas. They currently reside in Austin, Texas. Lesli R. Fitzpatrick (formerly Barber) was given in marriage by her son Barry Barber on Saturday, October 3, 2009. She and her new husband Jimmy Fitzpatrick (an electrical engineer and Lamar University graduate)enjoyed a one week stay at the Marriott Resort in Kauai, Hawaii. They will continue to reside in Austin, Texas where Lesli works as the Litigation Manager and Staff Attorney for the Texas General Land Office.
Submitted on Oct 23 2009.
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Carole (Landry) Landry (married name Stout) (1983)
Carole (Landry) Stout (1983) writes, "I have a family law practice in Honolulu, Hawaii which I began in 1994. (see www.caroledlandry.com) Between 1983 and 1994 I was a prosecutor both in Texas and Hawaii, and also did some construction litigation. I also operate "Hawaii Conferences and Retreats" which fully assists professionals who wish to hold a conference or a retreat on the islands. (see www.hawaiiconferencesandretreats.com). I live in Honolulu with my husband and son, but do visit Texas often to see family and friends."
Submitted on Nov 9 2009.
Amy (Delaney) Husted (1996)
Tyler Dan Goolsby, 27, of Houston, Texas passed away on July 4, 2009 in Washington, DC. Tyler was born on April 2, 1982 in Thomasville, GA to Robert Goolsby and Diann (Nixon) Goolsby. Tyler was a lifelong resident of the Houston area and graduated from Dobie High School in 2000. Tyler graduated from the University of Houston in 2004 and then from South Texas College of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in 2009. Tyler was a former manager and server at Pappas Seafood in Webster, Texas and a member of two local dance companies. He was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Goolsby, grandmother Faye Goolsby, grandfather Edward Nixon, Sr., uncle Mike Wright, and aunt Carol Brock. Tyler is survived by his parents Robert and Diann Goolsby of Crosby, TX, siblings Bryce Goolsby and wife Danielle of Houston, and Hillary DeJohn and husband Jason of Houston. Tyler is also survived by his favorite eight, his nieces and nephews Audrey, Jacob, Annabelle, and Robert DeJohn, Joseph, Ephram, Melinda, and Stephanie Goolsby. His grandparents Leonard Goolsby of Cairo, GA, and Geneva Nixon of Pelham, GA, and his aunts and uncles Louis Goolsby, MD and wife Kay of Macon, GA, Clarence Nixon, Jr. and wife Olivia of Pasadena, TX, Neva Jane Wright of Havana, FL, and Janet Hoffman and husband Steve of Groveland, FL, and honorary family John, Janet and Carrie Wantuch, Wes, Shannon and Jack Woodruf all of Sugar Land, TX, and Paul and Deborah Caruselle of Spring, TX. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 5-8PM at Sterling-White Funeral Home 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Rd. Highlands, TX 77562. Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2009 at 10AM at Community Baptist Church in Crosby, TX lead by Pastor Robert J. Williams. Burial will follow at Sterling-White Cemetery in Highlands, TX. For more information please visit www.sterlingwhite.com.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made payable to Baylor College of Medicine and mailed to Friends for the Prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke, Baylor College of Medicine, c/o Office of Institutional Advancement, One Baylor Plaza, MS: BCM160, Houston, TX 77030.
Or you may follow this link http://connect.bcm.edu/Document.Doc?id=68 to a gift form which may make it easier to donate.
Please be sure to indicate that the donation is in the name of Tyler Dan Goolsby and notification should be made to Robert and Diann Goolsby 19502 Dallas Rd. Crosby, TX 77532.
Submitted on Jul 8 2009.
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Jon Stevenson (2009)
Jon Stevenson (2009) writes, "I started my LL.M. in Taxation at Boston University School of Law."
Submitted on Sep 9 2009.
Joseph Zopolsky (2001)
Joseph D. Zopolsky (2001), a partner with the law firm Sandbote, Waggoner & Zopolsky, P.C. in Dallas, Texas was awarded a Masters degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University in August 2008. Over the past three years, Joe flew to Lubbock, Texas on weekends to attend classes in a program designed to accommodate attorneys and other professionals working full time.
Submitted on Sep 4 2008.
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Orsen Paxton (1974)
Orsen E. Paxton, III (1974) writes, "Orsen E. Paxton, III was recognized a Top Lawyer in the field of mergers and acquisition by his peers by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for the year 2009"
Submitted on Feb 16 2010.
Johnnie Knoff (1957)
Johnnie Knoff (1957), passed away on the morning of Friday, February 5th, 2010. For those interested in paying their respects, a viewing will take place on Monday, February 8th, at Southpark Cemetery on Telephone Road. A burial service will take place on Tuesday, February 9th, at 12:30 at the same location.
Submitted on Feb 8 2010.
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