Thompson & Knight Chief Diversity Officer Recognized as Influential Leader

TEXAS (February 2007) – Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce Chief Diversity Officer and Partner Pauline E. Higgins has been selected as one of the “Influential African American Leaders in Texas” by Minority Business News Texas. This feature showcases the talent, vision, and dedication that prevail in the African American community.

“I am truly honored to be recognized by MBN Texas for my leadership,” says Ms. Higgins. “It is humbling to know that I have made an impact on the communities in which I serve,” she says.

In her role as the Firm's Chief Diversity Officer, Ms. Higgins designs and implements initiatives that support the Firm's commitment to cultivate and maintain diversity and inclusion. Ms. Higgins is also a Partner in the Finance Practice Group in Thompson & Knight’s Houston office. She represents clients in structured finance, asset securitizations, asset backed securities transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.

MBN Texas is a monthly news magazine about business enterprise and diversity. The magazine will feature the “Influential African American Leaders” in an upcoming edition of the publication.

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Since 1887, Thompson & Knight LLP has consistently made a positive impact on its clients’ successes. With its practice focused on the energy industry, the Firm has extensive resources in litigation, tax, insolvency, and international energy matters. The Firm has approximately 420 attorneys, and has offices and alliances in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Thompson & Knight represents companies, government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national markets around the world.