Thompson & Knight Attorney Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus

Texas (October 24, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate P. Mike McCullough on being selected as the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus for Community Service by the University of Texas (“UT”) School of Law Alumni Association. The Executive Committee of the school’s Alumni Association selected McCullough for this award, which will be presented in the spring of 2008. McCullough received an LL.B., with honors, from the UT School of Law in 1963.

Established by the Alumni Association in 1988, this award honors a graduate who brings conspicuous credit to the legal profession by exemplary service. The award recognizes superior educators, outstanding lawyers in government service, or those who have had a significant role as a community volunteer.

McCullough is a Partner in Thompson & Knight’s Tax Practice Group and focuses his practice on estate planning and probate law, fiduciary administration, federal income tax matters, charitable planned giving, and the representation of tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America ® since 1987.

An active member of the community, McCullough has served on numerous boards and committees of charities, including the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Historical Society where he served as Chairman. He currently serves on the Board of Regents of Texas Woman's University and on the Board of Directors for the Children's Health Services of Texas, Salvation Army of Dallas-Fort Worth, and Dallas Symphony Foundation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association.

McCullough and his wife Sharon both attended Baylor University. Sharon, a graduate of The University of Texas, is also a consummate community volunteer and civic leader. In November, the McCulloughs received the Dallas Historical Society Award for Excellence – Volunteer Leadership Award given in recognition of their community involvements. They have four children and 13 grandchildren.

About The University of Texas School of Law Alumni Association

The Law Alumni Association is a link after graduation to fellow graduates and classmates. The Law Alumni Association works to provide opportunities to visit with friends and network within the UT Law Community. The Law Alumni Association presents three awards annually, recognizing the outstanding achievements of UT Law graduates. The awards are: Lifetime Achievement, which recognizes an alumnus who has had a distinguished legal career; Outstanding Alumnus, which honors a graduate who has made outstanding contributions not only to the legal profession, but to society as a whole; and Distinguished Alumnus for Community Service. For more information on this organization, please visit http://www.utexas.edu/law/depts/alumni/assoc.html.

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Since 1887, Thompson & Knight LLP has consistently made a positive impact on its clients’ successes. With its practice focused on the energy industry, the Firm has extensive resources in litigation, tax, insolvency, and international energy matters. The Firm has approximately 420 attorneys, and has offices and alliances in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Thompson & Knight represents companies, government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national markets around the world.

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