Released on = January 16, 2007, 9:06 am

Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight LLP

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is
pleased to announce that Nancy A. Shellhorse has been named to the Texas Lyceum
Association's Class of 2007 Board of Directors. Her three-year term begins
immediately.

Press Release Body = The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased
to announce that Nancy A. Shellhorse has been named to the Texas Lyceum
Association's Class of 2007 Board of Directors. Her three-year term begins
immediately.

The Texas Lyceum Association Directors and Alumni annually nominate individuals to
be elected as Directors for three-year terms. Candidates are reviewed by a
Nominations Committee who present a slate of nominees that are voted on by the
current Board of Directors. The new Class is chosen based on each individual's
demonstration of exemplary leadership qualities and consistent recognition in his or
her own community for both professional achievement and civic contribution.

Shellhorse is Of Counsel in the Health Law Practice Group in the Firm's Austin
office. She focuses her practice on representing health care providers in federal
and state administrative appeals, state regulatory enforcement actions, Medicaid
fraud and recoupment matters, and workers' compensation fee disputes. She has
extensive trial experience and previously served as an Assistant Attorney General
for the State of Texas in the Elder Law and Public Health Division.

The Texas Lyceum Association is a network of professionals who bring together
diverse opinions and expertise to focus on national and state issues and seek to
emphasize constructive private sector, public sector, and individual responses to
the issues. The Board of Directors is comprised of 96 men and women from across the
state of Texas.

About Thompson & Knight

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.

Web Site = http://www.tklaw.com

Contact Details = Becky S. Jackson
Director of Marketing
Thompson & Knight LLP
1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3300
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.969.1478
becky.jackson@tklaw.com