(openPR) - April 29, 2011

Thompson & Knight Partner Named President-Elect of Bankruptcy Inn of Court

Houston, Texas (April 29, 2011) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Mitchell E. Ayer on being named President-Elect of The Arthur L. Moller - David B. Foltz, Jr. American Inn of Court for 2011-2012. Ayer will succeed the current President, Houston attorney Lisa Cockrell, in 2012.

Ayer is a Partner in the Oil and Gas Practice Group of Thompson & Knight’s Houston office. His practice focuses on oil and gas transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions of properties and natural resource companies. He also represents creditors, trustees, debtors, and creditor committees in various bankruptcy matters, as well as commercial, oil and gas, and real estate litigation. He is involved in numerous professional and civic organizations and has been named to Texas Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters for multiple years. Ayer is Board Certified in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification.

The American Inns of Court is a 501(c)(3) non-profit legal organization founded in 1985 with a mission of fostering excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility, and legal skills at the American bench and bar. The American Inns of Court has grown to include more than 25,000 members composed of state, federal, and administrative law judges, attorneys, legal scholars, and law students. All members pledge to honor and uphold established principles and practices in line with the mission of The American Inns of Court. The Arthur L. Moller - David B. Foltz, Jr. American Inn of Court specializes in bankruptcy law and is one of 16 local Texas chapters.

Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight is a full-service firm providing legal solutions to public and private companies, governments, and individuals in all areas, including creditors rights, commercial and tort litigation, health care, finance, banking, securities, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, intellectual property, corporate governance, real estate, labor, white collar defense, and environmental matters, among others. We are particularly recognized for our depth of experience and capabilities on behalf of clients in the energy industry, both domestically and around the world. Thompson & Knight has approximately 350 attorneys with offices in Texas and New York and international offices and associations in the Americas, North Africa, Europe, and Asia.

For additional information:
Becky S. Jackson
Chief Client Services Officer
Thompson & Knight LLP
1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.969.1478