Released on = May 4, 2007, 1:54 pm

Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = Thompson & Knight LLP has been named one of the "Best Places
to Work" in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex for the fourth consecutive year and was
the only law firm recognized in the mid-size business category for 2007.

Press Release Body = Dallas/Fort Worth (May 4, 2007) - Thompson & Knight LLP has
been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex for
the fourth consecutive year and was the only law firm recognized in the mid-size
business category for 2007.

"We are excited and honored to be recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by
the DBJ since 2004. Our Firm is committed to providing our attorneys and staff
with a supportive work environment. We believe our culture helps us make a
positive impact on the people we serve," says Diane Scheffler, the Firm's Chief
Operating Officer.

The "Best Places to Work" list is formulated by an anonymous employee survey
conducted by the Dallas Business Journal. The 2007 rankings for each business
category were announced at an awards ceremony on May 3 and were featured in a
special publication in the May 4 issue of the Dallas Business Journal.

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