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Kathleen's practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, finance, and business transactions. Her broad-based representation includes all aspects of the acquisition, management, and disposition of real estate, the origination and servicing of securitized and non securitized loans, hospitality industry matters, and general business matters.
Kathleen has been recognized as one of the top real estate lawyers in Texas on several occasions. In 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003, Texas Monthly Magazine named Kathleen a Texas "super lawyer" and DMagazine named Kathleen one of the best lawyers in Dallas. In addition, in 2003, the Texas Lawyer Magazine named Kathleen as one of the top six "go to" real estate lawyers in the state.
Kathleen is a speaker and author on multiple issues affecting women in the workplace including articles in the National Law Journal, Texas Lawyer, Lawyers Network and Legal Times. In 2006 and 2005 Kathleen was nominated as a finalist for the Association of Women Journalists Vivian Castleberry Award for her work with such publications. Additionally, Kathleen is a 2007 recipient of the "Women of Spirit" Award from the American Jewish Congress and the 2007 recipient of the Justice David Wellington Chew Award from the Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas. In 2006 Kathleen was awarded the prestigious Louise B. Raggio Award by the Dallas Women Lawyers Association and in 2005 she was awarded the Highest Achievement in the Law Award from the Asian American Chamber of Commerce. Kathleen often serves as a commentor for the national public radio Dallas affiliate and is very active and participates in a variety of local, charitable and civic organization.
ARTICLES / PUBLICATIONS
"Shrill With a Very Smart Suit" LegalTimes (June 25, 2007)
"Too Feminine or Not Feminine Enough?" Texas Lawyer (April 23, 2007)
"The Mission, If They Choose to Accept It: Workplace Battles for the Next Generation of Women Lawyers" Texas Lawyer (January 22, 2007)
"It Takes Two to Make a Good Marriage" Texas Lawyer (October 23, 2006)
PROFESSIONAL / CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
Member
The Dallas Summit (membership by invitation only)
Dallas County Hospital District Blue Ribbon Master Capital Plan Advisory Committee (Appointed in 2006 and 2005 by the Dallas County Commissioners Court)
The Women Presidents' Organization (membership by invitation only)
Texas Cultural Trust Council Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Women's Leadership Exchange (Southwest Board)
Greenhill School Board of Trustee and Executive Committee
The Dallas Assembly (membership by invitation only)
The Dallas Citizens Council (membership by invitation only)
Turtle Creek Manor (Advisory Board)
Attorneys Serving the Community (Co-Honorary Chair, 2003)
State Bar of Texas Task Force on Women and Minorities (Appointed in 2006 by the State Bar of Texas)
Dallas Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
New York State Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association
American Bar Association
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
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Awarded the 2007 Justice David Wellington Chew Award by the Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas
Recipient of the 2007 "Women of Spirit" Award by the American Jewish Congress Southwest Region
Recognized among the Top 500 Attorneys in America by Lawdragon, 2007 and 2006
Awarded the 2006 Louise B. Raggio Award by the Dallas Women Lawyers Association
Awarded the 2005 Highest Achievement in the Law by the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Named Finalist in 2006 and 2005 by the Association for Women Journalists for the Vivian Castleberry Award
Named one of the "Top Five" Real Estate Lawyers in Texas, Texas Lawyer - Go To Guide
Named one of the "Best Lawyers" in Dallas, D Magazine
Named a "Super Lawyer," Texas Monthly, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Named one of the "Top 50 Women Lawyers," Texas Monthly | 