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Kent Hofmann, a member of the Firm’s Litigation section, served on the team that represented a life insurance company in a case in which the jury returned a take nothing verdict on damage claims of over $70 million. Mr. Hofmann has also worked with clients in the pharmaceutical and banking industries and is active in the Austin community through mentoring and pro bono legal work. Education J.D., with high honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 2001 Member: Texas Law Review, Chancellors M.A., History, University of Nebraska, 1994 B.A., University of Nebraska, 1991 Phi Beta Kappa Bar Admissions Texas, 2001 Admitted To Practice U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Representative Experience Assisted with trial preparation and during trial on behalf of a life insurance company in a case in which the jury returned a take nothing verdict on claims for damages of $70 million. Insurance representation, including insurance defense in mold and personal injury claims and first-party litigation involving life insurance and ERISA. Assisting with representation of client in dispute involving clinical trial of new pharmaceutical. Extensive legal research, including 50-state surveys involving class action, U.C.C., and other issues. Publications & Presentations An Enduring Anachronism: Arguments for the Repeal of the Section 702c Immunity Provision of the Flood Control Act of 1928, Texas Law Review, Volume 79, 2000-2001 Professional History Associate in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Member, Austin Young Lawyers Association Community Leadership Member, Austin Museum of Art University of Texas School of Law Mentor Representation of clients seeking divorces through Volunteer Legal Services. | 