Thompson & Knight Names New Managing Partner

DALLAS – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey A. Zlotky has been named Managing Partner of the Firm. In addition to his new duties, Mr. Zlotky will continue to serve clients and maintain his individual practice in the area of corporate law.

Mr. Zlotky began his professional career at Thompson & Knight in 1985, immediately after graduating from the University of Texas School of Law. He previously served as a member of the Firm’s management committee and currently serves as a board member for the Thompson & Knight Foundation.

Mr. Zlotky succeeds Peter J. Riley, who has led the 420-attorney firm since 2001. During Mr. Riley’s tenure, the Firm has expanded with multiple offices and affiliated practices in the United States, Central and South America, Africa, and Europe. Mr. Riley and the Firm have also earned consistent recognition for efforts and achievements in enhancing diversity in the legal profession.

“Jeff is a strong and respected lawyer, a strategic thinker, and a natural leader who will help guide us through this period of transition across our profession,” says Mr. Riley, who remains a member of the Firm’s management committee and has been named to the newly formed position of Chairman. “Jeff offers a wealth of experience in the energy field as well as domestic and international transactions of all types. This background aligns perfectly with both the history and the strategic direction of Thompson & Knight.”

Mr. Zlotky's practice has included the representation of private equity funds and institutional investors, particularly in the energy industry, in a wide range of mergers, acquisitions, and other multi-billion-dollar financial matters. He has extensive experience in the structuring, organization, and capitalization of private equity funds.

In addition to graduating with honors from The University of Texas School of Law in 1985, Mr. Zlotky served as Associate Editor of the school’s Texas Law Review. He earned his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, at Princeton University in 1982.

Mr. Zlotky has earned numerous honors in his career, including being named in The Best Lawyers in America since 2001; Texas Super Lawyers since 2003; and one of America’s 500 Leading Lawyers by Lawdragon. In addition, D Magazine named Mr. Zlotky to its biannual list of Dallas’ “Best Lawyers” in 2005, 2007, and 2009.

“I am excited and humbled to be named managing partner of Thompson & Knight,” says Mr. Zlotky. “Pete Riley has been an exemplary leader in positioning the Firm for the future while honoring our culture and longstanding commitment to service. We will continue to build on this work and effectively meet the emerging demands and needs of our clients.”

About Thompson & Knight
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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