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Winstead was honored to attend the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston’s Annual Gala, where Houston Shareholder Tom Forestier was honored with the inaugural “Empower Award.” The award recognizes attorneys who have uplifted others through mentorship and leadership, making a lasting impact on the next generation of legal professionals. Tom was introduced by Lena Silva, Associate at Steptoe LLP and President of the Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA), who shared a moving reflection on the guidance and encouragement Tom has provided throughout her career. Congratulations to Tom on this well-deserved recognition and for the meaningful impact he continues to make within Houston’s legal community. #HBAHouston #LegalLeadership

Winstead Shareholder Ross Martin will be speaking at 2026 Bisnow Denton County State of the Market, on May 27, where industry leaders will discuss master-planned communities, industrial growth & the capital powering the region's next wave. Ross will be moderating the panel, "Designing Denton County's Next Chapter," alongside Jennifer Kiehl Bartkowski, CEO, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Teague Griffin, Partner, Old Prosper Partners, Andrew Pieper, SVP, Hillwood, Kirk Wilson, CEO and Founder, T Wilson. To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gFm5sV6m #Bisnow #DentonCounty #RealEstateDevelopment #MasterPlannedCommunities

Winstead’s 2026 Nashville Homebuilders Forum connected developers, builders, and professionals to analyze key economic trends and regulatory shifts shaping the market. A big thank you to our expert panelists for sharing their insights, including Winstead’s own Emily Lamb, Sarah Landiak, and Keith Randall, alongside Kathryn Thompson with Thompson Research Group, Rachel Espinosa Blackhurst with NAIOP - NASHVILLE, and Michael Hendrix with the State of Tennessee Governor’s Office. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #NashvilleHomebuildersForum #RealEstateLaw #LandUse

Institutional ownership of single-family housing is facing increased scrutiny—from recent White House action to new legislation across Georgia, Texas, Arizona, and North Carolina. In this latest post, Winstead attorney John Cagigas breaks down the federal and state proposals reshaping the single-family rental market—and what developers, investors, and lenders should be doing now. Read the full analysis here: https://bit.ly/4wE9m8a #RealEstate #BTR #SFR

Winstead Shareholder Vince Morgan recently attended the 2026 IMA Energy Summit, where industry leaders and professionals gathered to discuss the evolving energy market and the trends shaping the industry’s future. The summit brought together perspectives from across the energy sector, with discussions focused on market dynamics, risk management, technical expertise, and strategies for navigating today’s complex energy landscape. Winstead appreciates the opportunity to connect with leaders across the energy industry and participate in conversations shaping the future of the market. #EnergyLaw #IMAEnergySummit #RiskManagement #InsuranceRecovery

Winstead attorney Edward (Teddy) Holtz recently appeared as a guest on "The Uncommon Area" podcast, hosted by Matthew Holbrook, CEO of Action Property Management (Episode 90). Teddy discussed "When HOA Meetings Go Wrong: Texas Law on Conduct, Codes, and Difficult Board Dynamics." This episode explores some of the most pressing challenges in community association management: what to do when civility breaks down. Covering topics from meeting notice requirements to codes of conduct, and addressing issues from disruptive homeowners to dysfunctional boards, the discussion equips board members and property managers with legal tools to foster stronger, more protective communities. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gMqNcRzk #PropertyManagement #HOATexas #CondoAssociation

Winstead attorney Elizabeth Rogers/CIPP US will join Tyler Bridegan, a former Director of Privacy and Technology Enforcement at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, at the 39th Annual Technology Law Conference hosted by UT Law CLE. They will co-present a session titled "Privacy Enforcement," examining a decade of enforcement trends to help organizations anticipate future developments. Ten years after the GDPR transformed the global privacy landscape, and with 20 states, including Texas, now enforcing their own data protection laws, the regulatory environment is more complex than ever. This session will explore the enforcement priorities of the FTC and the Consortium of Privacy Regulators, offering practical guidance on navigating both state and federal requirements and avoiding common compliance pitfalls. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:40 am (CST) 0.75 hour CLE and 0.25 hour ethics To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gf4mKzY9 #PrivacyLaw #DataPrivacy #TechLaw

Winstead’s Nashville office recently hosted a happy hour for colleagues and clients attending the ULI Nashville Spring Meeting. It was a great opportunity to connect with real estate professionals from across the country while they were in town for the conference. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #ULINashville #RealEstateDevelopment Urban Land Institute

Winstead Shareholder and Board Chair of the East Bank Development Authority, Emily Lamb recently participated as a panelist for one of Urban Land Institute’s Mixed-Use Development Councils during the ULI Spring Meeting. Alongside industry leaders Ben Farrer, Managing Director of The Fallon Company, Benjamin (Ben) York, PE, CEO of East Bank Development Authority, Haley D. of the Tennessee Titans, and Matthew Robinson at MRP Realty, Emily shared insights on the future of Nashville East Bank and the transformative mixed-use development shaping one of Nashville’s most significant growth corridors. The discussion explored the long-term vision for the East Bank, including infrastructure investment, public-private collaboration, sports and entertainment-driven development, and the opportunities reshaping Nashville’s urban landscape for years to come. #MixedUseDevelopment ULI Nashville

We are proud to celebrate 13 Winstead attorneys who were named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in Dallas list by D Magazine. The D Magazine selection process relies on direct peer nominations, making this list a benchmark for reputation and technical skill in the Texas legal market. These honors reflect not only legal proficiency but also our commitment to consistently delivering client-focused results. Congratulations to our 2026 honorees: Michael Alessio, Art Anderson, Cathryn Berryman, Annmarie Chiarello, Nancy Wyman Furney, Richard Leucht, Brad Levy, Tommy Mann, Jeff Matthews, Phillip Philbin, Joshua Sandler, Kevin Sullivan, Christine Wakeman #JoinWinstead  #BestLawyersInDallas #DallasBusiness