Randall (Randy) G. Ray is a member of MWM’s executive committee and partner in the firm’s corporate law group with more than 37 years of experience. Randy works on corporate and securities matters for a wide variety of clients, including public and private companies, boards of directors, board committees, executive officers, underwriters, private equity firms, and investors.

Randy assists clients with corporate finance through public and private offerings of equity and debt, securities reporting and compliance (including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance), mergers and acquisitions, and executive compensation matters.  He also advises companies, boards of directors, board committees, and executive officers on corporate governance and executive compensation matters.  Randy’s clients operate in a diverse range of industries, including technology, retail, telecommunications, hospitality, and manufacturing, and range in size from start-ups to large public companies.

Randy’s experience with securities law matters includes private placements, initial public offerings (representing both companies and underwriters), follow-on offerings of equity and debt securities, Rule 144A debt offerings and related exchange offers, tender offers for equity and debt securities, public company mergers and acquisitions, including merger proxies and securities registrations, and SEC reporting and disclosure obligations.

  • Corporate and securities representation of Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a leading provider of information technology software and services to local government authorities), GNC Corporation (the largest global specialty retailer of health and wellness products), Linens ‘n Things, Inc. (formerly the second largest retailer of home textiles, housewares, and home accessories in North America), and IFCO Systems N.V. (an international logistics provider)
  • Representation of Tyler Technologies, Inc. in various acquisitions, including the $670 million cash and stock merger acquisition of New World Systems Corporation, $150 million cash merger of Socrata, Inc. and $185 million cash merger of MicroPact
  • Representation of a private company specializing in records maintenance and presentation to country and local governments, including multiple acquisitions and its sale to private equity firm
  • Representation of Geoforce, a company specializing in field assets management, including acquisitions, debt, and equity financings, and its sale to a private equity firm
  • Representation of affiliated private companies specializing in technology applications for automotive dealers, including various equity private offerings
  • Representation of private interactive marketing solutions company for healthcare providers, including various equity private offerings
  • Representation of s private company in connection with the acquisition of Eastman Kodak Company’s micrographics and conversion services businesses and their continued operation
  • Representation of a private interactive marketing solutions company for the automotive industry in a $48.9 million sale to DealerTrack, Inc.
  • Representation of a private company in an acquisition of over 30 Pizza Hut franchises
  • Representation of the shareholders of a privately held aggregator and provider of equipment purchasing information for healthcare facilities in connection with the sale of the company to a private equity firm
  • Representation of a publicly traded global provider of products and services to the oil and gas industry in connection with a public offering of $1 billion in senior notes
  • Representation of a public reporting specialty retailer in connection with its $1.65 billion sale to private equity firms, as well as related financing transactions, including Rule 144A debt offerings, debt tender offers, and bank financing
  • Representation of a public reporting specialty retailer in connection with a Rule 144A offering of $425 million in senior notes for a recapitalization transaction
  • Representation of a publicly traded domestic logistics provider in connection with its acquisition by a Dutch international logistics provider headquartered in Germany, the international company’s initial public offering, and related financing transactions, including a Rule 144A debt offering (and subsequent exchange offer) and bank financing (total transaction value of approximately $1 billion)
  • Representation of a publicly traded leading provider of specialized contracting services in connection with multiple consolidating acquisitions in its industry
  • Representation of a publicly traded logistics provider in connection with multiple consolidating acquisitions in its industry

  • A Black Tie Affair, Texas Lawbook, May 17, 2024
  • Before Negotiating the Definitive Purchase Agreement
    M&A Toolbox, January 2012 (co-presenter)
  • Getting Directors Ready for the Sale Process
    7th Annual Mergers and Acquisitions Institute
    The University of Texas School of Law, October 2011 (moderator)
  • Role of the Lead Director, North Texas Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors, October 2011 (panelist)

In the News

A Black Tie Affair

The Black Tie Dinner, a Dallas-based nonprofit that raises funds to support the LGBTQ+ community, is currently seeking sponsors for its 43rd Annual Black Tie Dinner in November. Since 2004, the dinner has raised at least $1 million for up to 20 local beneficiaries and a national beneficiary, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Nonprofits are selected each year

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19 Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers

The 2021 list of Texas Super Lawyers will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly. The annual Texas Super Lawyers list honors Texas’ top lawyers based on surveys of more than 57,000 active attorneys across the state. The final list is estimated to be only five percent of Texas’ licensed attorneys. Several MWM partners

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Texas Powerhouse: Munck Wilson

Initially founded in Dallas in 1997 with five technology-focused intellectual property attorneys, Munck Wilson has since expanded in firm size — with additional offices in Austin and Los Angeles and a contingent in Miami — and practice areas. As of May 1, the firm now boasts 61 Lone Star State attorneys plus 14 nationwide who

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Paycheck Protection Program – Use of Proceeds and Loan Forgiveness

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18 Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers

The 2020 list of Texas Super Lawyers will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly. The annual Texas Super Lawyers list honors Texas’ top lawyers based on surveys of more than 57,000 active attorneys across the state. The final list is estimated to be only five percent of Texas’ licensed attorneys. Several MWM partners

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13 Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America©; 8 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

The MWM attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in America© are managing partner William Munck, who has been recognized annually since 2011, chair of the litigation practice Jamil Alibhai, litigation partner Kelly Chen, IP partner Greg Howison, chair of the corporate law practice Larry Mandala, co-chair of the employment and labor practice Michael McCabe, chair of

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Eight Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Honored as Best Lawyers in Dallas

Mandala, Ray and Kaliser are members of MWM’s corporate practice.  Mandala is a name partner and member of the executive committee and chairs MWM’s corporate practice. Ray and Kaliser are both partners in the corporate practice. Martinez is a senior partner in MWM’s complex litigation/dispute resolution practice. She is a trial attorney with a versatile

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18 Munck Wilson Mandala Partners Named Texas Super Lawyers

The 2019 list of Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly. The annual Texas Super Lawyers list honors Texas’ top lawyers based on surveys of more than 57,000 active attorneys across the state. The final list is estimated to be only five percent of Texas’ licensed attorneys. The following

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Eight Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America

The Best Lawyers in America© list is compiled annually through peer-review surveys among tens of thousands of leading lawyers. If the votes for an attorney are ample for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™, that attorney must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain on the list for each edition. Lawyers are not permitted to pay

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16 Munck Wilson Mandala Partners Named Texas Super Lawyers

The 2018 list of Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly. The annual Texas Super Lawyers list honors Texas’ top lawyers based on surveys of more than 57,000 active attorneys across the state. The final list is estimated to be only five percent of Texas’ licensed attorneys. The following

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Six Munck Wilson Mandala Partners Named Best Lawyers in America

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16 Munck Wilson Mandala Partners Named Texas Super Lawyers

Dallas, TX, Sep. 5, 2017 —–  16 partners from law firm Munck Wilson Mandala have been selected as Texas Super Lawyers for 2017.  Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Produced and managed by Thomson Reuters, the selection

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Six Munck Wilson Mandala Partners Named Best Lawyers in America

The Best Lawyers in America list is compiled annually by conducting peer-review surveys among tens of thousands of leading lawyers. If the votes for an attorney are ample for inclusion in Best Lawyers, that attorney must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain on the list for each edition. Lawyers are not permitted to pay

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23 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers List

Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce that 23 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic

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18 Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers 2023

Munck Wilson Mandala congratulates 18 attorneys who have been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers for 2023. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Produced and managed by Thomson Reuters, the selection process involves independent research,

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Munck Wilson Mandala Ranked Among 2024 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

In Dallas, MWM ranked as a Best Law Firm® in commercial litigation, copyright law, corporate law, employment law/management, insurance law, labor law/management, litigation/construction, litigation/intellectual property, litigation/labor and employment, litigation/patent, mergers and acquisitions law, patent law, sports law, technology law, trademark law, and venture capital law. In Austin, MWM ranked as a Best Law Firm® in

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Client Alerts

The Corporate Transparency Act: Changes coming in 2024 that may impact your company

While the Act is technical and complex, the following is a high-level summary of the key elements that we hope provide a useful overview of the companies affected by the Act and how to remain compliant. The attorneys at Munck Wilson Mandala are dedicated to helping your company navigate the Act and ensure compliance in

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29 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers List

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.  MWM is proud to have lawyers listed in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and

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18 Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers

The annual Texas Super Lawyers list honors Texas’ top lawyers based on surveys of more than 57,000 active attorneys across the state. The final list is estimated to be only five percent of Texas’ licensed attorneys. Three MWM partners have been recognized for 20 years or more: Global Managing Partner William A. Munck and IP

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Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, JD, 1984

cum laude

Southwestern Law Journal member 1982-84; assistant editor-in-chief, 1983-84
Order of the Coif

University of Oklahoma, BA, 1981

Political Science

With special distinction

  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
    Advisory Board Member and Secretary North Texas Chapter, 2007 – 2012
  • Tech Titans (Metroplex Technology Business Council)
    Board of Directors, January 2013 – December 2015
  • Uplift Education
    Board of Directors, 2010 – 2017
    Member, Facilities Committee 2014 – 2020 (Chair, 2014 – 2017)
    Chair of Uplift East Dallas Advisory Board, 2010 – 2014
  • The Dallas Assembly
    Member, 2002 – present
    Board of Directors 2005 – 2007
  • Black Tie Dinner, Inc.
    Board of Directors, 2004 – 2008
    Co-Chair, 2007 – 2008
    Advisory Board, 2009 – 2011, Lifetime Member, 2014 – present
    General Counsel, 2009 – present

  • Best Lawyers in America
    2016-2025
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
    2012-2024
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
    2013, 2015, 2020-2022
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
  • One of 35 Leadership Dallas Alumni Heroes
    2011
  • Leadership Dallas, Dallas Regional Chamber
    Class of 1999
  • Army Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and American Bar Association Award for Professional Merit
    1985 – 1988
  • Phi Beta Kappa
    1981
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
  • Dallas Bar Foundation, Fellow

Texas, 1984