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MBS is pleased to announce that partner Michelle Shamblin Stratton is named to the 2025 list of Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers. The Energy 500 are attorneys across the country who've made a mark helping a vast array of energy companies litigate oil and gas and other important disputes. Michelle's recent energy matters include internal investigations and trial and appellate work in both state and federal courts. She's represented a variety of industry participants, including well operators, pipe manufacturers, natural gas distributors, rod pump providers, oil and gas traders, and company executives. Substantively, these energy cases run the gamut, from breach of contract, indemnity, and environmental liability claims to government contracting, breach of fiduciary duty, bankruptcy, non-competition, and arbitrable-scope issues. Congratulations, Michelle!

Recently, MBS partners Dane Ball and Shaun Clarke successfully steered a C-Suite executive at a publicly traded company through an antitrust investigation. With the troubled waters in the rear view, the client had this to say about Dane and Shaun's performance: "They helped me navigate some ridiculously complex moments. Their counsel and strategy proved to be a winning formula. I am very grateful to have had them on my team." Congratulations to this client and the MBS team!

On behalf of a corporate insured, MBS associate Conor Harvey has favorably settled an insurance-coverage dispute in federal court, after spearheading several years of litigation, summary-judgment briefing, and mediation efforts. MBS is committed to giving its associates significant experience, and they rise to the occasion. Congratulations, Conor!

So fun to see the 8 year olds on a local Houston softball team, coached by MBS partner Dane Ball, sporting their MBS jerseys! #MBSinthecommunity

?? Women should be free from workplace sexual harassment and from retaliation when they report that harassment. Yesterday, MBS--along with attorneys from America First Legal Foundation and Independent Women's Forum--filed this lawsuit against Trans-Siberian Orchestra and other live-events companies for violations of federal and state employment protections. ?? In AFL's press release, MBS partner Michelle Shamblin Stratton emphasized that MBS "is proud to represent Jessica Featherston in vindicating her rights and is honored to partner with AFL and IWF in the pursuit of justice.” MBS partner Rick Houghton and associates Conor Harvey and Christian McGuire round out the MBS team. ?? Full press release here. https://lnkd.in/g5kyryqz

?? Just in time for carnival season, Biz New Orleans Magazine has recognized the kings and queens of legal practice in New Orleans, including MBS partner Shaun Clarke. The publication recognized Shaun's prowess in Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense, General Criminal Defense, and Securities Litigation. https://lnkd.in/g3uzbPv3

MBS associate Conor Harvey, who serves as a commissioner on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, was honored to attend Governor Abbott's State of the State address on February 2. MBS is proud of Conor's ongoing commitment to serving the Texas public.

MBS associate Conor Harvey, who serves as a commissioner on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, was honored to attend Governor Abbott's State of the State address on February 2. MBS is proud of Conor's ongoing commitment to serving the Texas public.

"Texas betrayed us." - Elise Stratton, 10 Along with many of our Texas and Louisiana friends, MBS families in Houston experienced an epic snow day this week. These tropical-climate dwellers dug something resembling cold-weather clothes out and enjoyed the novelty. Thanks for the memories, Texas!

In addition to its work in Texas and Louisiana, MBS regularly handles cases in other states. MBS lawyers Lee L. Kaplan, Rick Houghton, and Christian McGuire were pleased to file this motion to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against MBS's client in federal court in New Mexico.