Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP

Please join VKHH and The Texas Lawbook for the 2026 General Counsel Sports Forum on April 29th at Texas A&M University School of Law. The panel will feature Eunice Nakamura, General Counsel of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, James O'Sullivan, General Counsel of FC Dallas, and Jason Cohen, General Counsel of the Dallas Cowboys. The discussion will be moderated by Marc Katz, Partner at Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP. RSVP at: rsvp@vkhh.com

13 attorneys at Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes have been named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The recognition spans six core practice areas, highlighting the firm’s strength across complex business disputes, energy matters, bankruptcy, employment and more. These selections reflect both established leadership and a growing bench of talent across the firm. Congratulations to all! https://lnkd.in/dUAik39U

Texas oil and gas practitioners are watching closely as the Texas Supreme Court reshapes lease survival analysis.   At the upcoming UT Law CLE's Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute, Lad Stricker will break down the Court’s decision in Cromwell v. Anadarko, including its rejection of the “washout” theory applied in Cimarex, and what it means for non-operating interest holders navigating lease continuation beyond the primary term.

We are pleased to share additional coverage of the talented group of attorneys who recently joined Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP. Law360 highlights the team’s move and the strength they add to our firm. Their experience and reputation further expand our capabilities and reinforce our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients. We are thrilled to welcome this outstanding group and appreciate the recognition of this exciting chapter for VKHH. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/drbRn-wy

Our employment practice continues to grow.   We’re pleased to welcome partner Micala Bernardo and senior associates Maria Garrett and Breegan Mayrant to Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes. Each brings substantial experience representing corporate clients in high-stakes trade secret litigation, fiduciary duty disputes, and complex employment matters.   Their arrival further strengthens our capabilities for corporate clients nationwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZUyenyu

We are pleased to share Texas Lawyer's coverage highlighting the growth of Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes with the addition of Marc Katz and Todd Mobley. This expansion reflects our commitment to bringing together experienced, entrepreneurial lawyers who value close client partnerships, strategic counsel, and practical solutions. We are excited about the depth this team brings and the continued momentum of our firm.

Our new chapter as Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes is making headlines. Special thanks to The Texas Lawbook, Law360, the Fort Worth Report and others for the coverage as we launch the firm’s new employment practice. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gz-EGKdd

We’re proud to announce the next chapter in our firm’s growth. Veteran labor and employment attorneys Marc Katz and Todd Mobley have joined the firm, bringing significant trial and transactional experience across complex workplace disputes, high-stakes investigations, and sensitive employment matters. Their arrival also marks our new name: Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes. This expansion strengthens our capabilities for corporate clients nationwide and reflects our continued focus on sophisticated, trial-ready representation across complex matters. Read more about the new employment practice and the firm’s continued growth: https://lnkd.in/gz-EGKdd

Special thanks to The Texas Lawbook for spotlighting Toby Galloway on his move to Vartabedian and our firm’s continued expansion of its white-collar and regulatory practice.   Check out the full Q&A: https://lnkd.in/giJq5ip8

We are proud to welcome a new addition to our litigation team. Former SEC regional trial counsel Toby Galloway has joined Vartabedian Hester & Haynes, strengthening our firm’s white collar defense, government and internal investigations and business litigation capabilities. With more than a decade of federal enforcement experience and a national reputation in securities and regulatory matters, Mr. Galloway brings deep trial experience and strategic insight to our clients’ most complex disputes. Welcome aboard! https://lnkd.in/gEQ5UmvY