Thompson and Knight Expands Trial Practice

Released on: April 28, 2008, 1:35 pm

Press Release Author: Thompson & Knight LLP

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to
announce the continued expansion of its Trial Practice Group with the addition of
Associates Victor Arturo Arana and Gabrielle E. Farina.

Press Release Body: The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to
announce the continued expansion of its Trial Practice Group with the addition of
Associates Victor Arturo Arana and Gabrielle E. Farina. Arana is resident in the
Firm's Austin office, and Farina is resident in the Firm's New York office.

"Victor and Gabrielle are great additions to our Firm, and we are delighted to have
them join us. Their experience and strong focus on client service will greatly
benefit our clients and aids us in the expansion of our Trial Practice Group to meet
growing client demands," says William L. Banowsky, the Firm's Trial Practice Leader.

Arana focuses his practice on business litigation in state and federal courts and
white collar criminal defense. His experience also includes employment litigation,
civil rights claims, and traditional contract law in a variety of industries,
including oil and gas, commercial real estate, and automotive, among others. He
received his J.D., summa cum laude, from Southern Illinois University School of Law
in 2003 and his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, in
1992. Arana is licensed to practice in Illinois, and his Texas admission is
pending.

Farina focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and other areas of
dispute resolution. She has advised clients on matters pertaining to commercial
contracts, New Jersey franchise law, and alcohol beverage law in New Jersey and
Pennsylvania. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Hofstra University School of
Law in 2005; an M.A. in Labor and Employment Relations, summa cum laude, from
Rutgers University in 2002; and a B.A., cum laude, from Rutgers University in 2001.
Farina is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.

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: Becky S. Jackson
Chief Client Services Officer
Thompson & Knight LLP
1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3300
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.969.1478
becky.jackson@tklaw.com

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