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Tom has enjoyed an extremely successful career as a litigator and we are honored that he was part of our Firm.

Shareholders Clinton Butler and Elizabeth Kopecki were published in the most recent edition of the Section Report for the Oil, Gas, and Energy Resources Section of the State Bar on mineral owners and operator bankruptcy issues.

Shareholders David S. Gragg and Roger D. Kirstein were voted 2020 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Construction Litigation.

Katelyn is the daughter of paralegal Lori Jones and she is organizing the first Virtual Be the Light Run/Walk supporting the David’s Legacy Foundation.

In a majority opinion issued today, the United States Supreme Court held Title VII’s protection against sex discrimination in the workplace includes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was approved by both houses of Congress and submitted to the President for signature. The legislative intent of the Act being to offer new and existing borrowers greater flexibility with respect to forgiveness eligibility and, ultimately, repayment of their PPP loans.

Shareholder Natalie Wilson’s husband, Stuart “Chad” Wilson, GCPM, GCIH, GSEC and his squadron stepped up to help amid the COVID-19 pandemic with 3D printing of face shields for medical professionals on the front lines of the coronavirus battle.

For banks whose parent bank holding companies have outstanding bank stock loans, removing problem assets from the balance sheet may also enable the holding company to satisfy certain financial covenants contained in the loan documents where it otherwise might not have been able to do so.

Turning to technology to connect family and friends during a celebration of life amid COVID-19, Mission Park now uses electronic billboards outside to broadcast a loved one’s celebration of life inside so family and friends can remember and honor those they hold dear. Owners Dick and Kristin Tips are also producing a 30-minute weekly television show, Mission Park Cares, which imparts positive messages and interviews with inspiring people in hopes of lifting up viewers.

Shareholders Joyce Moore, Chris Hodge and Tanya Feinleib will present their papers for the 2020 Intermediate Estate Planning and Probate conference held by the TexasBar CLE June 2nd via webinar.

Shareholder Charla D. Davies was elected to serve as a San Antonio Bar Association Director for 2020-2022. Her term begins August 1, 2020.  Congratulations, Charla!

Clay is a recent graduate of Baylor Law School and clerked at Langley, Banack & Pfeuffer in the summer of 2019.