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We’re proud to recognize Y. Ping Sun and two recent honors she’s received from esteemed Houston organizations. ? The inaugural Center for Houston's Future named Ping to its Top 25 Business/Civic Leadership Forum Alumni group. ? Ping and her husband, David Leebron, former president of Rice University, were also honored at the recent Asia Society Texas annual Tiger Ball fundraiser for their “deep passion for education, long-term dedication to building bridges of international understanding, and firm commitment to serving Houston’s vibrant and diverse community.” Learn more about Ping and hear firsthand her remarkable story as recounted in a short 2-minute video: https://lnkd.in/dTeUub_F

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Natalie Alfaro Gonzales and Amy Farish are featured speakers at the 17th Annual TexasBarCLE webinar on damages in civil litigation, being held today, Feb. 27, through tomorrow afternoon, Feb. 28. ? Natalie’s session will explore the world of trade secrets, where courts are increasingly taking a flexible and imaginative approach to damages. She’ll also discuss developments related to trademark, copyright and patent cases, including recent federal court decisions. ? On Friday, Amy will cover attorney fees, providing essential insights for practitioners navigating this critical aspect of civil litigation. ? This course is scheduled for a webcast replay on March 27-28. Members of the Texas Bar can register by logging into their portal at the Texas Bar website, or click our link to learn more, including the complete agenda: https://lnkd.in/dWF-wDxs

Congratulations to Tim McConn, Robert Woods, Tracy LeRoy, and Justin P. Tschoepe for their inclusion in Lawdragon's 2025 Leading Energy Lawyers guide. Inclusion is a particular honor, and this recognition is a testament to their notable work representing clients in high-stakes litigation across the energy sector. ? Lawdragon’s Leading Energy Lawyers annual list highlights the nation's top talent across this specific practice of law. It features attorneys with outstanding command and aptitude in complex transactions, regulatory matters, and litigation. Selection involves rigorous journalistic research, peer nominations, and consultation with industry experts. Read more on our site: https://lnkd.in/g4gibrnM

Natalie Alfaro Gonzales spoke at the TexasBarCLE 38th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, held via live webcast on February 20-21, 2025. Her presentation,?“Trade Secret Litigation Update,”?provided insights into recent developments in trade secret litigation. For those who missed it, the course is scheduled for a?Webcast Replay on March 13-14, 2025.?Active members of the Texas Bar can register by logging into their portal at https://lnkd.in/dpNU-NR7 More at our site: https://lnkd.in/dGvby2ma #TradeSecrets #IntellectualProperty #CLE #YetterColeman

We are proud to announce that Tracy LeRoy has been selected as a 2025 Premier Women in the Law honoree by the Association of Women Attorneys Foundation (AWAF). ? AWAF is a component of the Association of Women Attorneys - Houston, a non-profit organization that advances women in the legal profession through scholarships for Houston-area law students, pro bono fellowships for recent graduates, and events like its annual Premier Women in the Law Luncheon. Tracy’s recognition reflects not only her work as a high-stakes trial lawyer but also her enduring commitment to service and the active advancement of women in the legal profession. She will be honored at AWAF’s luncheon on April 3 alongside other amazing women shaping the future of law in Houston. Learn more about AWAF’s mission and the event at our site: https://lnkd.in/gpz5QBT8 #AWAFPremierWomen #HoustonLegal?

We're pleased to announce that Julia Risley has joined Yetter Coleman as an associate in our commercial litigation practice group. Julia's experience includes: - Putative insurance class actions - Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims - Anti-strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) motions Before joining us, Julia was an attorney at Susman Godfrey and clerked for The Honorable Priscilla Richman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. During law school, she was a judicial intern for The Honorable Dabney L. Friedrich of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Julia holds a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where she served as executive editor of the Harvard Business Law Review. She received her B.A., magna cum laude, in Economics and International Relations from Colgate University. https://lnkd.in/g-teaeVP

The Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) is a dynamic organization for attorneys in their first twelve years of practice and law students. Its mission is to help members learn, lead, network, and serve. The HYLA Leadership Academy is a signature program designed to prepare young attorneys for leadership roles in HYLA and other organizations. Participants develop crucial skills through service-oriented leadership training and work on impactful community projects. Yetter Coleman is proud to support the 2025 HYLA Leadership Academy and was honored to host their first meeting of the new year last night. Our firm has a strong history of involvement with HYLA, and this year, David Gutierrez serves on the Leadership Academy Committee. We're excited to support this initiative that will help shape the future of our legal community. To learn more about HYLA and its programs, visit: https://lnkd.in/gE_VSgCb, https://lnkd.in/gXGVG-pu, https://lnkd.in/gibmPYu4 #HYLALeadership #LegalEducation #CommunityEngagement #HYLA

We are grateful that 2024 was another year of strategic growth for Yetter Coleman, driven by our team’s relentless efforts and our clients’ continued confidence. We recap the past 12 months in our annual year-in-review. Here are a few highlights: - Adding a new partner, promoting two attorneys to partner, and welcoming five associates and counsel to the firm. - Obtaining rankings for multiple practices and lawyers in prestigious guides such as Chambers, Lawdragon, Super Lawyers, and Best Law Firms. - Being named to the Houston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. - Securing across-the-board win in a $500 million antitrust case for a government water agency client. - Upholding a $70 million energy sector judgment in Ohio for underground trespass. - Reaching a $100 million settlement in Santa Barbara for a liquidating trustee in a pipeline dispute. - Achieving 100% pro bono participation among associates for the second consecutive year. For the full review, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/4aIl335

Congratulations to Bryce Callahan, Tyler Young, and Paul Yetter, who were included in Lawdragon’s 2025 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers guide. This list highlights attorneys who “excel at crafting transaction terms that will pass muster with global regulatory bodies.” Criteria for inclusion involve in-depth journalistic research, professional nominations, and consultation with peer advisors. Callahan, Young, and Yetter, integral to the firm's antitrust litigation practice, have substantial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complicated, high-stakes matters. The firm’s antitrust work encompasses a range of cases, including monopolization claims, price-fixing allegations, and other anticompetitive practices. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFPjStkh