Released on: September 19, 2007, 10:10 am

Press Release Author: Thompson & Knight LLP

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce David A. Furlow
has been elected Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial &
Insurance Practice Section's Intellectual Property Law Committee.

Press Release Body: Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce David A. Furlow has
been elected Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance
Practice Section's Intellectual Property Law Committee.

The ABA's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section has more than 35,000 members,
including lawyers, judges, law school professors, and law students and serves as the
balanced voice of the profession on issues related to the civil justice system and
insurance/liability law. The primary function of the Intellectual Property Law
Committee is to provide a forum and communication network for members of the legal
community relating to all of the intertwined areas of intellectual property law,
litigation, insurance, antitrust, international, and business law.

Furlow is a Partner in Thompson & Knight's Trial Practice Group and employs his
substantial experience as a prosecutor and civil attorney litigator to represent his
clients in trial and appellate matters. His practice includes insurance defense and
coverage, oil and gas, professional liability, restrictive covenant/homeowner
associations, and general commercial litigation. Furlow has particular expertise in
First Amendment cases involving the rights of individuals and business owners to
engage in political and commercial free speech, including signage, elections, and
entertainment. He is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of
Legal Specialization. Furlow also serves as the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice
Section's Chair of the Media, Defamation, and Privacy Committee and Vice-Chair of
the Animal Law Committee.

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.

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Thompson & Knight LLP
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