Thompson and Knight Attorneys Elected State Bar of Texas Tax Section Officers

Released on = June 25, 2007, 2:12 pm

Press Release Author = Thompson & Knight

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is
pleased to congratulate Partners Kevin Thomason and Tyree Collier on their election
as 2007-2008 officers for the State Bar of Texas Tax Section. Thomason will serve
as Section Chair and Collier will be the Section's Secretary. Their terms begin
June 2007.

Press Release Body = The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased
to congratulate Partners Kevin Thomason and Tyree Collier on their election as
2007-2008 officers for the State Bar of Texas Tax Section. Thomason will serve as
Section Chair and Collier will be the Section's Secretary. Their terms begin June
2007.

Thomason is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in Thompson & Knight's Dallas
office. He provides advice and counseling on partnership, corporate, and real
estate tax issues, with an emphasis on tenant-in-common syndications, master
limited partnerships, and like-kind exchanges. Thomason most recently served as
the Chair-Elect and has previously served as Section Secretary and Treasurer.

Collier is also a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in the Firm's Dallas office.
His practice focuses primarily on representation of non-profit organizations. He
advises and represents many non-profit organizations in a variety of contexts. His
clients include large and small private foundations, educational organizations,
health care organizations, fundraising organizations, trade associations,
title-holding companies, and other types of non-profit organizations. Collier
previously served as Section Treasurer and Chair of its Exempt Organizations
Committee.

About the State Bar of Texas Tax Section

The purpose of the Section is to promote the objectives of the State Bar of Texas
within the field of taxation; provide leadership in the practice of tax law; create
a better understanding and cooperation between attorneys engaged in the practice of
tax law; improve the education of attorneys and related professionals in the laws
of taxation; promote the economic and professional interests of the members of the
Section; serve the public good; and participate actively in the drafting, review,
and promotion of legislation and administrative rules affecting state and federal
tax law.

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

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