The Texas Rising Stars listing recognizes the top young lawyers in the state who are age 40 or younger or who have been practicing law for no more than ten years. Lawyers on this list, published annually by Thomson Reuters’ legal division, are nominated by Texas attorneys and then selected following an extensive review process.
Less than 2.5 percent of all Texas lawyers earn the Texas Rising Star distinction.
Kelly Hart attorneys who received 2025 Rising Star recognition include:
Joseph D. Austin (Business Litigation)
Whitney Beckworth (Business Litigation)
Lanie Bennett (Employment & Labor)
Edward Boschini (Real Estate)
Jacob deKeratry (Appellate)
Lisa Falcone (Business/Corp)
Khari Ferrell (Employment & Labor)
Caitlyn E. Hubbard (Appellate)
Christian Martinez (General Lit)
Jennifer McDaniel (Business/Corp)
Nirav Patel (Energy & Resources)
John Phair (Securities & Corp Finance)
Kylie M. Rahl (Real Estate)
Andrew Ramsey (Securities & Corp Finance)
Ryan M. Roper (Business Litigation)
Mason Smith (Energy & Natural Resources)
Marylynn Smitherman (Civil Lit: Defense)
Gabi Snow (Business/Corp)
Taylor Spalla (Energy & Resources)
Jeffrey Tillman (Business Lit)
Hannah Watkins (Real Estate)
Taylor Winn (Employment & Labor)