Released on = April 10, 2007, 9:01 am

Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to
announce Tyree C. Collier has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Dallas office.

Press Release Body = Dallas (April 10, 2007) - The global law firm of Thompson &
Knight LLP is pleased to announce Tyree C. Collier has joined the Firm as a Partner
in the Dallas office.

Mr. Collier focuses his practice on the representation of nonprofit organizations,
including large and small private foundations, hospitals and health systems,
university-affiliated organizations, private schools, fundraising organizations,
other types of public charities, and non-charitable tax exempt organizations.

"Tyree's skill, knowledge, and experience with nonprofit organizations will give
our Firm an even stronger presence in this field, and we are excited for him to
join our Thompson & Knight team," says David M. Rosenberg, Tax Practice Group
Leader who also specializes in representation of nonprofit organizations.

Mr. Collier received a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, with
honors, in 1994 and a B.B.A., cum laude, from Baylor University in 1988. He is
also a Certified Public Accountant in 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 = 1700 Pacific Ave., Suite 3300
Dallas, TX 75201
Becky Jackson
214.969.1478
becky.jackson@tklaw.com