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Seven Kelly Hart Partners Earn Legal 500 Elite City Rankings

Seven attorneys from Kelly Hart have earned recognition in the Legal 500 City Elite, an honor awarded to lawyers excelling in top-tier legal work within their cities.

Swearing-in Ceremony Held for Newest Kelly Hart Associates

Kelly Hart associates Taylor Terry, Destiny Morgan, Sarah Anderson, Will Baskin, and Seth Paulger officially became members of the State Bar of Texas after being sworn in by the Honorable Brian Stagner.

Sean Bryan Authors Article on the Extension of the Opportunity Zone Program: Gain Deferral and Reporting Requirements

Recent legislation has extended the Qualified Opportunity Zone program beyond December 31, 2026, and established new reporting requirements.

Clark Rucker Featured Speaker at Permian Basin Landmen’s Association (PBLA) October Luncheon

Clark Rucker delivered the keynote address at the PBLA October Luncheon, presenting an update on 2025 case law.

Elizabeth Geary and Hailey Lowery Publish Blog on ‘Trial Court vs. Arbitrator Jurisdiction’

In their blog post “Who’s in Charge? Trial Court v. Arbitrator Jurisdiction” on The Present and Ready Blog, Elizabeth Geary and Hailey Lowery discuss disputes over arbitrability, often raising questions about whether jurisdiction lies with courts or arbitrators.

Eliza DeWalt Joins Kelly Hart’s Fort Worth Office

Eliza DeWalt joins Kelly Hart as an associate in the firm’s Appellate and Litigation practices.

Sean Bryan Authors Article on the Extension of the Opportunity Zone Program

Recent legislation renewed the Qualified Opportunity Zone program beyond December 31, 2026.

Chris Ponder Elected to American Board of Trial Advocates

Chris Ponder was recently elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an elite organization made up of the nation’s top trial lawyers and judges.

David Keltner Receives ALM Texas Legal 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

David Keltner receives the ALM Texas Legal 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Todd Spake Guest Speaker at Texas Tech University School of Law’s Energy Law Series.

Todd Spake was a recent guest speaker in the energy law “Nuts and Bolts” series at Texas Tech School of Law. This series highlights energy law professionals who share their daily experiences, helping students explore different career opportunities in the field.