Dallas Lawyer Marcos G. Ronquillo Named Among 100 Most Influential Hispanics in U.S.

DALLAS – Dallas lawyer Marcos G. Ronquillo, managing shareholder and Chief Operating Officer of Godwin Ronquillo PC, has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States for 2011 by HispanicBusiness Magazine.

The national magazine recognized Mr. Ronquillo’s efforts to advance public education, public transportation and the arts, as well as his extensive accomplishments in the legal field.

HispanicBusiness described the Texas trial lawyer's achievements in its Oct. 18, 2011, edition, noting that, “Mr. Ronquillo represents governmental agencies, such as the Dallas Independent School District, as well as Fortune 500 companies in high-profile litigation where politics, media and social concerns collide in the courtroom.” The publication also cited Mr. Ronquillo’s contributions as a member of the boards for the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Children's Medical Center.

Mr. Ronquillo commented, “I am proud of my Hispanic heritage. I have been very privileged to experience exceptional role models who have influenced my approach to the practice of law and service to the community. I am humbled by this honor and grateful for the opportunity to encourage and impact others going forward.”

Each year, HispanicBusiness honors 100 influential Hispanics of U.S. citizenship who have had recent and national impact, and who have inspired other Hispanics to reach for similar heights. These leaders have promoted the advancement of Hispanics in the United States through their leadership, their community involvement and their professional achievements.

Donald E. Godwin, Chairman and CEO of Godwin Ronquillo PC, applauded the honor, saying, “The editors of HispanicBusiness made an excellent decision when they identified Marcos Ronquillo among the most influential and inspirational Hispanic leaders in the United States. His professionalism, ethics and intellect inspire and make us proud every day here at Godwin Ronquillo.”

Mr. Ronquillo is a member of the Binational Board of Directors of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. He previously served as president of the Dallas Mexican-American Bar Association and chairman of the Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He has recently been recognized by Latino Leaders Magazine with their coveted Maestro Award for Leadership, and has earned numerous accolades for his dedication to minority initiatives, including the American Bar Association’s Spirit of Excellence Award, the Legal Diversity Award from the Texas Diversity Council, Ernst & Young's Corporate Individual Inclusiveness Champion of the Year, and the Dallas Business Journal's list of top minority business leaders in Dallas/Fort Worth. He also was named by Texas Lawyer newspaper as one of the “Extraordinary Minorities in Texas Law.”

Godwin Ronquillo PC is a national trial and appellate firm with offices in Dallas and Houston that represents Fortune 500 and middle-market industry leaders in Mission Critical Litigation® throughout the United States. To learn more, visit the firm’s website at www.godwinronquillo.com. For more information about Marcos G. Ronquillo and Godwin Ronquillo, please contact Ed Sothcott at 214-939-8626 or esothcott@godwinronquillo.com.

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