Released on = February 26, 2007, 9:49 am

Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = Thompson & Knight is the first Houston law firm to join the
"Community of Respect" program of the Anti-Defamation League.

Press Release Body = HOUSTON - Thompson & Knight is the first Houston law firm to
join the "Community of Respect" program of the Anti-Defamation League. The program
provides tools and resources to help Houston-area organizations fight prejudice,
bigotry and discrimination, and engender respect and appreciation for diversity.

By formally committing to the program, Thompson & Knight has agreed to demonstrate
the value of diversity and inclusiveness through at least three specific activities
this year. The local initiative is actively recruiting businesses, churches and
other organizations, and Houston Mayor Bill White and Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace
are serving as honorary co-chairmen for the effort.

"This is truly a dynamic, city-wide program and Thompson & Knight can be especially
proud of being the first law firm to participate in this effort," says Alfred M.
Meyerson, a partner in the firm and board member of the Anti-Defamation League's
Southwest region. "We believe it is important to demonstrate to our employees and
our clients around the world the actions we are taking to promote and respect
diversity within the firm and in our community."

The Community of Respect program is organized by the Anti-Defamation League with the
generous support of the Bridgeway Charitable Foundation and other contributors.

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 offices and alliances in
Algiers, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, London, Mexico City, Monterrey, New
York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, and Vitória. Thompson & Knight represents companies,
government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national markets around
the world.



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Contact Details = Becky Jackson
becky.jackson@tklaw.com
214-969-1478