Thompson and Knight Chief Diversity Officer Recognized as Influential Leader

Released on = February 21, 2007, 3:17 pm

Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = 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.

Press Release Body = TEXAS (February 21, 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.

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 = 1700 Pacific Ave., Suite 3300
Dallas, TX 75201
214-969-1478
becky.jackson@tklaw.com

  • Printer Friendly Format
  • Back to previous page...
  • Back to home page...
  • Submit your press releases...
  •