Texas Super Lawyers Name Six Eversheds Sutherland Attorneys “Rising Stars”


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The attorneys recognized are: Catherine E. Garza, energy and natural resources Garrett A. Gibson, business litigation Kelsey M. Machado, civil litigation Abbie G. Sprague, construction litigation Jim L. Silliman, civil litigation Michael J. Woodson, labor and employment The designations are the result of an annual survey conducted by the publication, which focuses on professional achievement and peer recognition. About Eversheds Sutherland As a global top 10 law practice, Eversheds Sutherland provides legal services to a global client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals, acting for 79 of the Fortune 100, 65 of the FTSE 100 and 134 of the Fortune 200. With more than 3,000 lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland operates in 74 offices in 35 jurisdictions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. 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AUSTIN AND HOUSTON—Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that six attorneys were selected as 2022 “Rising Stars” by Texas Super Lawyers® in their respective practices. The attorneys recognized are:

Catherine E. Garza, energy and natural resources
Garrett A. Gibson, business litigation
Kelsey M. Machado, civil litigation
Abbie G. Sprague, construction litigation
Jim L. Silliman, civil litigation
Michael J. Woodson, labor and employment

The designations are the result of an annual survey conducted by the publication, which focuses on professional achievement and peer recognition.

About Eversheds Sutherland
As a global top 10 law practice, Eversheds Sutherland provides legal services to a global client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals, acting for 79 of the Fortune 100, 65 of the FTSE 100 and 134 of the Fortune 200.

With more than 3,000 lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland operates in 74 offices in 35 jurisdictions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. In addition, a network of more than 200 related law firms, including formalized alliances in Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa, provide support around the globe.

Eversheds Sutherland provides the full range of legal services, including corporate and M&A; dispute resolution and litigation; energy and infrastructure; finance; human capital and labor law; intellectual property; real estate and construction; and tax.

Eversheds Sutherland comprises two separate legal entities: Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP (headquartered in the UK) and Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (headquartered in the US), and their respective controlled, managed, affiliated and member firms. The use of the name Eversheds Sutherland is for description purposes only and does not imply that the member firms or their controlled, managed or affiliated entities are in a partnership or are part of a global LLP. For more information, visit eversheds-sutherland.com.

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer.