In the News

Texas State Bar Honors George W. Bramblett, Jr. with Luther H. Soules III Award

DALLAS – The Texas State Bar Litigation Section has awarded Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner George W. Bramblett, Jr. with the Luther (Luke) H. Soules III Award, which recognizes Texas legal practitioners who demonstrate outstanding professionalism and community impact.

“George is a prime example of the best in lawyering, client service and community service,” said Terry Conner, managing partner. “We can all learn from George as we continue to provide the highest possible client service, and improve our profession and communities.” >>

Lynne Liberato Named Recipient of 2013 Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award

HOUSTON – The Anti-Defamation League has selected Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Lynne Liberato as the recipient of the 2013 Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence award honoring an outstanding member of the legal community who exhibits an exceptional commitment to equality, justice, fairness and community service.

“One of the most respected lawyers in Texas, Lynne is passionate in her commitment to the Houston community,” said Mark Trachtenberg, Houston administrative partner. “Her dedication to both the practice of law and to making Houston a better place makes her a most deserving winner of this award and we are so proud of her.” >>

Mark Trachtenberg in San Antonio Express-News: Expert: Texas Teacher Quality, Salaries Lagging

AUSTIN — Texas teacher salaries are not competitive and teaching quality has declined, which threatens student achievement, a Harvard-trained economist testified Tuesday in the trial phase of an ongoing school-funding lawsuit. >>

Mike Boone Receives 2012 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award

DALLAS – The Methodist Health System Foundation has awarded Mike Boone, co-founder of Haynes and Boone, LLP, the 2012 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award.

Established in 2005, the award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in community leadership, emulating the achievements of former Dallas Mayor Robert S. Folsom. >>

Mark Trachtenberg in the Associated Press: Lawsuits Put Texas School Finance System on Trial

Attorneys representing around 600 school districts argued Monday that Texas' school financing system is so "hopelessly broken" that it violates the state Constitution while keeping students from being prepared for the well-paying jobs of tomorrow.

The state countered that, even though the system is flawed, it's nowhere near a crisis point. >>

On Behalf of the World Affairs Council, Tim Powers Accepts the Global Catalyst Award

DALLAS - Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Tim Powers accepted the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Global Catalyst award on behalf of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. The organization was honored at the Dallas Chamber’s Momentum Award luncheon in October. >>



Touching the Hearts of our Communities

We are committed to serving the communities in which we are located.  Toward that end, we annually dedicate substantial time and funds to pro bono work and community service. This commitment is integral to the Haynes and Boone culture.  Richard Haynes was a strong and consistent advocate of community service in Dallas and received the Justinian Award for Public Service in recognition of his contributions to such organizations as the Dallas Art Museum and the Baylor Medical Center Foundation.  Mike Boone was the 2008 recipient of the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, presented by Southern Methodist University’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Responsibility to honor his civic activism, commitment to public service and generous charitable contributions. This heritage from our founding partners is reflected in the broad array of community organizations that benefit from involvement by members of our firm.


Community Service Organizations We Proudly Support

In the legal community, Haynes and Boone lawyers devote hundreds of hours each year to local, state and national bar associations and sections, as well as to many other professional groups. Our lawyers also serve as adjunct professors of law at such law schools as the University of Texas, Southern Methodist University and the University of Houston.

The true heart of our community service is the support that Haynes and Boone lawyers regularly provide as unpaid legal advisors, board members and active volunteers to a broad array of:
  • Social service groups
  • Civic organizations
  • Public and private schools
  • Art and other cultural organizations
  • Religious groups
  • Governmental agencies
  • Professional associations

Some of the organizations we proudly support include:

  • African American Museum
  • AIDS Walk Houston
  • American Cancer Society
  • American Heart Association
  • Any Baby Can
  • ArtCentre of Plano
  • Asia Society Texas Center
  • AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas
  • Attorneys Serving the Community
  • Baylor Healthcare System Foundation
  • Business Council for the Arts
  • Center for American and International Law
  • Chamber of Commerce - various cities
  • Child Guidance Center
  • Communities in Schools
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
  • Dallas CASA
  • Dallas Citizens Council
  • Dallas Committee for Foreign Relations
  • Dallas Lawyers Auxiliary
  • Dallas Museum of Art
  • Dallas Opera
  • Dallas Salesmanship Club
  • Dallas Symphony Orchestra
  • Dallas Wind Symphony
  • Dallas Women's Foundation  
  • Dallas Zoological Society
  • DowntownDallas
  • Eanes Educational Foundation (Austin)
  • Fisher House in San Antonio
  • Fort Worth Park and Recreation Board
  • Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
  • Freedom Run 
  • Girl Scouts of North Texas
  • Gladney Center in Fort Worth
  • Good Guys Marine Fund
  • Goodwill Industries of Dallas
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Harris County Hospital District
  • Houston Grand Opera
  • Houston Main Street Theater
  • Houston Society for the Performing Arts
  • Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation
  • Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Kiwanis Club of Fort Worth
  • Komen Tarrant County Race for the Cure
  • Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
  • Lifeworks
  • March of Dimes March for Babies
  • Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation
  • MIT Enterprise Forum of Austin
  • Museum of Nature & Science
  • Partnership with Children
  • Richardson Regional Medical Center
  • San Antonio Economic Development Foundation
  • Southern Methodist University
  • Star Children's Charity
  • Susan G. Komen for the Cure
  • Tejas Girl Scout Council
  • The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) (Dallas)
  • The Black Tie Dinner 
  • The Senior Source
  • The Women's Museum
  • Trinity Trust Foundation
  • United Way
  • USO Center at Dallas/FW Airport 
  • Van Cliburn Foundation Gala
  • Vogel Alcove
  • Women Helping Women
  • World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas