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Congratulations to Hicks Thomas attorney Justin Braga on completing the New Hampshire Bar Association Leadership Academy, a competitive nine-month leadership development program designed to foster professional growth and strengthen leadership skills among emerging attorneys.

Limited to just 15 participants, the academy provides curriculum tailored to lawyers in their first 10 years of practice. Justin received his certificate at the New Hampshire Bar Association's Annual Meeting on June 13.

Legal Leaders. We salute the eight Hicks Thomas attorneys who have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide, which honors the rising stars of the legal profession.

This year’s firm honorees include D. Ryan Cordell, Jr., Allison Fisher, Jessica K. Little, Clarissa R. Medrano, Aleza Remis, Jessica Wahl, Kelsey J. Hope, and Renee Wilkerson.

Congratulations to them all!
Learn more: https://www.hicks-thomas.com/recent-news/2026/june/hicks-thomas-lawyers-named-to-lawdragon-500-x-th/

A strong result for Hicks Thomas’ own Stewart Hoffer and Justin Braga, who secured a mid-trial win in federal court on behalf of Apache Corp. and APA Corp. in an employment discrimination lawsuit.

Before the case could reach the jury, the court granted the defense team’s motion for judgment as a matter of law following the close of evidence.

Congratulations to all involved! We are proud to have this talented team in our corner.

Read more in Law360 (subscription required): https://www.law360.com/articles/2478526/texas-oil-co-defeats-race-and-adhd-bias-claims

Please join us in welcoming two new attorneys joining our Houston office, Renee Wilkerson and Tim Almohamad.

Renee and Tim bring strong litigation experience, sharp advocacy skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients facing complex disputes. We are excited to have them on the Hicks Thomas team and look forward to the contributions they will make to the firm and our clients.

Anna Archer has been named a recipient of the Houston Bar Association President’s Award, to be presented at the HBA Annual Dinner this evening.

The award recognizes individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the legal profession and the broader community through leadership, service and dedication.

As Chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Women in Law Section and Historian for the Association of Women Attorneys - Houston, Anna’s commitment to advancing the profession reflects exactly what this recognition represents. We are proud to have her on our team.

Congratulations, Anna!

Building on the launch of the Houston Bar Association's Women in Law Section, the Council held its first meeting right here in the Hicks Thomas offices.

Chair Anna Archer and Treasurer Kat Kunz hosted council members for the initial gathering, marking the start of the Section’s work this year.

We look forward to the work ahead and the continued impact of this Section across Houston’s legal community.

Excellence in leadership. Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas has once again been named to the Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide.

Lawdragon says this year’s honorees “inspire and lead as never before. They are impassioned, inclusive and represent a new era of what it looks like to lead a law firm.”

Congratulations, John! The honor is well-deserved!

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A special evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Association of Women Attorneys - Houston, marking five decades of impact across the city’s legal community and the organization’s longstanding role in supporting and advancing women in the profession.

Hicks Thomas attorney Anna Archer, who serves as AWA Historian, presented an award during the gala, part of an evening that brought together leaders from across the legal community.

A meaningful moment reflecting both the organization’s history and its continued influence.

Super Lawyers! Congratulations to the 12 Hicks Thomas partners who have been named to the 2026 list of Texas Super Lawyers!

The list, which recognizes only the top 5% of lawyers in the state, has honored partners John B. Thomas, J. Stephen Barrick, John J. Deis, Courtney E. Ervin, Robin L. Harrison, Stewart E. Hoffer, Gregg C. Laswell, Stephen M. Loftin, Paul L. Mitchell, Brian C. Pidcock, Allen H. Rustay, and John B. Shely. Attorney D. Ryan Cordell, Jr has also been selected as a Texas Rising Star.

Learn more: https://www.hicks-thomas.com/recent-news/2026/march/hicks-thomas-attorneys-named-among-texas-legal-e/