Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Andrews Kurth Announces Executive Committee Election

Washington, DC Managing Partner Shemin Proctor elected to Executive Committee

Houston, TX (Vocus/PRWEB ) February 24, 2009 -- Andrews Kurth LLP announced today the election of a new member to the firm's Executive Committee. Shemin Proctor, Washington, DC Managing Partner, will begin serving on the Executive Committee immediately.

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Shemin is a great lawyer who exhibits sound judgment and outstanding leadership
The Executive Committee was established to work in concert with the firm's Managing Partner
Bob Jewell and serves at the direction of or in the absence of the Managing Partner.

"Shemin is a great lawyer who exhibits sound judgment and outstanding leadership," said Mr. Jewell. "We are extremely fortunate to have a lawyer of Shemin's talents take on such an important role."

2009 Executive Committee Members:

Bob Jewell, Chair   
Managing Partner   
Corporate/Securities   
Houston

Howard Ayers   
Chairman   
Business Transactions   
Houston

Shemin Proctor (New)   
Partner   
Energy   
Washington, DC

Paul Silverstein   
Partner   
Bankruptcy   
New York

Mark Solomon   
Partner   
Corporate/Securities   
Dallas

Rex VanMiddlesworth   
Partner   
Public Law   
Austin

"I am delighted to be elected to the Executive Committee, for so many reasons, not the least of which is that I started my legal career at Andrews Kurth" said Ms. Proctor. "I look forward to working with my colleagues in my new role."

In addition to serving as the Washington, DC Managing Partner, Ms. Proctor focuses her practice on energy regulations and transactions. She counsels clients regarding the applicability of federal laws to the provision of natural gas and oil services, as well as the operation and management of energy assets. She has represented major energy companies, including natural gas pipelines and energy marketing and trading companies in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ABOUT ANDREWS KURTH LLP
For more than a century, Andrews Kurth has built its practice on the belief that "straight talk is good business." Real answers, clear vision and mutual respect define the firm's relationships with clients, colleagues, communities and employees. With more than 400 lawyers and offices in Austin, Beijing, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, The Woodlands and Washington, DC, Andrews Kurth represents a wide array of clients in all areas of business law. For more information about Andrews Kurth, please visit www.andrewskurth.com.

Contact:
Ashley Ronald Nelly
Andrews Kurth
713.220.4410 (office)
713.204.0255 (mobile)
ashleynelly (at) andrewskurth.com

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