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In recognition of his exemplary commitment to Houston’s young lawyers and the cause of justice, the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation (HYLF) has nominated…

We are pleased to introduce the selected law students for the 2025 Hicks Johnson Summer Program. The 1L Fellows program is a three-week…

Over the past year, the Hicks Johnson team has driven growth across every aspect of the firm, increasing the size of our bench,…

We are thrilled to announce that Thomas Sekula has joined the firm as an associate.

Hicks Johnson is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Associate Program. This is an exciting opportunity for students with a strong interest in trials and complex civil litigation. The ideal candidate is creative, intellectually curious, and ready to make an immediate impact.

We are excited to announce that Matthew P. Hilley, who summered with us in 2023, has rejoined the firm as a first-year associate.

We are proud to announce that Benchmark Litigation has recognized seven Hicks Johnson partners in their 2025 rankings—a record high for the firm.

We are excited to announce that Hicks Johnson has signed a lease for a new office space at 1550 Lamar Street, part of the recently completed building development adjacent to Discovery Green and the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Hicks Johnson announced today that Becky Garverick has joined the firm as its first chief marketing and business development officer (CMBDO). Garverick, a seasoned legal marketing executive, will focus on strategic client development programs, expanding client service offerings, and strengthening the firm’s market presence both in Texas and nationwide.

We are excited to announce that Liz Pursley has joined Hicks Johnson as a senior associate. Liz focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She has handled a variety of work for energy industry participants, including contract disputes, mineral and royalties disagreements, and business torts. Additionally, she has experience handling decommissioning-related liabilities. In these matters, operators turn to Liz for guidance throughout the life cycle of the project, from planning and strategy to negotiating with the government and enforcing their rights through litigation.

The firm grew in every measurable way over the past year. Read about some of our most exciting news and important results in the 2023 recap newsletter.

We are thrilled to announce that Dave Finkel has joined Hicks Johnson as an associate. Dave’s practice centers on complex commercial litigation. As a former federal clerk in both district and circuit courts, he has experience overseeing the entire lifecycle of a case, from pre-trial through appeal.

We are delighted to announce that Gabe Slater has joined Hicks Johnson as an associate. Gabe’s practice centers on complex commercial litigation. He has managed the day-to-day duties of a broad spectrum of cases, including consumer class actions, mass torts, merger litigation, and shareholder disputes. Gabe’s experience includes appearing at hearings in both state and federal court, leading oral argument on a motion to compel, and first-chairing numerous depositions.