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Gray Reed is pleased to announce that Gray Reed Partner Matthew Roberts, J.D., LL.M. is Board Certified in Tax Law after passing the challenging and prestigious 2024 Texas Board of Legal Specialization exam. For more information on this achievement, click here: https://lnkd.in/gj-qbQTT

In observance of MLK Day, Gray Reed and Gray Reed Advisory Services' offices are closed today, January 20, 2025.

Gray Reed Partner G. Marcus Fettinger and Associate Hunter W. Mattocks recently presented "Trump's White House and the Workplace" to DallasHR, a professional association dedicated to supporting HR professionals through development, resources and networking. They provided key insights on how a second Trump administration could impact DEI, labor laws and workplace policies, helping employers prepare for potential changes. Thank you to the Center for BrainHealth for hosting this event!

Gray Reed Associates (left to right) Ashley A., Kamal Omar and Angela Alloju recently attended SMU's 16th Annual Meet the Firms event, connecting with the Class of 2027 and fellow law firms. This event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen our recruitment efforts and engage with future legal talent. We're proud to support the next generation of professionals!

Join us on January 29, 2025, at 12 PM CST for a webinar with Gray Reed litigators Mitch Ackal and Jeremy Walter. Discover insights from the first five months of the Texas Business Courts, including the benefits and challenges they present for businesses of all sizes. This session will also provide an analysis of any significant data gathered since the Courts' September 1st launch. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gtd7NWCh

Gray Reed Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Emily Shanks has been selected to D Magazine's 2025 list of Best Lawyers Under 40. Every year, the list is determined through a peer‐review voting process, with ballots submitted by thousands of area lawyers. Congrats, Emily! To learn more about this recognition, click here: https://lnkd.in/gXff6e4K

Gray Reed Partner Joshua Smeltzer has been named a Forbes Contributor, lending his expertise in tax law to Forbes's global audience. His insightful analysis of tax law and digital asset topics will deliver significant value to Forbes.com's global readership. To learn more and to read Joshua’s latest Forbes.com articles, click here: https://lnkd.in/gV_fwbuV

Gray Reed attorney and Texas State Representative Jeff Leach has been named a 2024 Texan of the Year by The Dallas Morning News! This prestigious honor recognizes his trailblazing efforts in criminal justice reform, including his courage to collaborate across party lines to protect the wrongfully convicted and improve Texas' legal system. Congratulations, Jeff! For more information on this honor, click here: https://lnkd.in/ghpwABad

Gray Reed is proud to announce a significant legal victory for a well-respected regional hospital in a complex healthcare whistleblower action in which the hospital faced allegations of improper billing under the False Claims Act and Texas False Claims Act. Gray Reed healthcare litigators London England and Ken Stone represented the hospital with the assistance of Patrick Souter of Gray Reed’s Healthcare Practice Group. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/gjWz7YuF

Gray Reed is proud to announce that Angela Laughlin Brown and Jeremy Walter have been promoted to Partner. Angela’s practice focuses on white-collar defense and government investigations, representing individuals and corporations in high-risk disputes involving agencies like the U.S. Department of Justice and SEC. Jeremy, an experienced litigator, resolves a broad range of disputes across industries including energy, real estate, and pharmaceuticals, achieving positive outcomes in complex cases across the U.S. Congratulations to Angela and Jeremy on this well-deserved achievement! https://lnkd.in/epMBkHqp