Munck Wilson Mandala is an ideal choice for clients facing corporate governance litigation matters. We bring to each matter the combined talents of our nationally recognized trial practice and our knowledgeable, seasoned securities and corporate lawyers. Our in-depth understanding of the securities industry enables us to promote our clients’ objectives while resolving issues in an efficient and expedient manner.

Governance, compliance, and public disclosure are increasingly on the minds of clients as news coverage commonly covers investigations initiated by the SEC, Department of Justice, and other federal and state government agencies. Munck Wilson Mandala has a comprehensive approach to corporate governance litigation that covers the full range of civil, criminal, and congressional investigations and enforcement matters at the federal and state level. With experience representing clients in matters across all regulatory groups, attorneys work collaboratively with leadership to achieve goals and maintain a valued reputation.

Governance, compliance, and public disclosure are increasingly on the minds of clients as news coverage commonly covers investigations initiated by the SEC, Department of Justice, and other federal and state government agencies. Munck Wilson Mandala has a comprehensive approach to corporate governance litigation that covers the full range of civil, criminal, and congressional investigations and enforcement matters at the federal and state level. With experience representing clients in matters across all regulatory groups, attorneys work collaboratively with leadership to achieve goals and maintain a valued reputation.

We represent trustees, executors, beneficiaries, and others in fiduciary relationships and advise trustees and money managers prior to litigation to reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit.

When litigation is necessary, we seek the best possible resolution as quickly as possible. Our extensive experience allows us to provide objective advice so that our clients can swiftly achieve their goals.

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Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce Susan Hogan as our newest corporate partner

Since joining MWM in January 2020, Hogan has been a key contributor on a number of significant M&A transactions, most recently including a $2.3 billion merger and an $84 million stock purchase for firm client Tyler Technologies and a $150 million equity sale of client Resi Media LLC. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Hogan

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9 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Munck Wilson Mandala would like to congratulate the following lawyers

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Munck Wilson Mandala Welcomes Litigation Attorneys Aaron Gottlieb and Michael Rose

Gottlieb brings more than 10 years of legal experience in complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation, consumer finance litigation, corporate governance, and commercial lease review.  He earned his J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, and his B.A. in government and business foundations from the University of Texas at Austin. Rose brings 17 years

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Seven Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Seven Munck Wilson Mandala attorneys have been recognized as Texas Rising Stars for 2020.  The attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual property, business/corporate law, business litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Published by Thomson Reuters, the Texas Rising Stars listing recognizes the top young lawyers in the state based on a multiphase

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Munck Wilson Mandala Welcomes Corporate Attorney Susan Hogan

Munck Wilson Mandala has added Susan Hogan as senior counsel in the firm’s corporate practice group. Hogan brings a broad-based corporate background, with more than 20 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and a wide range of other business transactions, as well as domestic and international corporate governance and general corporate and

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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

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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Seven Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

This year, two additional lists will be published: Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars and Top 50 Up-and-Coming Women Texas Rising Stars.  Munck Wilson is proud to have three attorneys listed among the Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars: Kelly Chen, Wallace Dunwoody and Jessica Spaniol.  Chen and Spaniol are also listed among the Top

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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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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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18 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named 2025 Ones to Watch List

Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce that 18 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, a publication that recognizes up-and-coming attorneys for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The majority of the MWM attorneys featured on this year’s list have been named to the list previously

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Texas Business Court System: A Comprehensive Overview

Legal Framework The Texas Business Court operates under Chapter 25A of the Texas Government Code, with specific rules of practice in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The Court’s creation and structure were established through two key pieces of legislation: House Bill 19, which created the Business Court itself, and Senate Bill 1045, which established

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The Corporate Transparency Act on Hold

December 2024 Update: CTA Enjoined Background—The Law and the Injunction In January 2024, the CTA went into effect, requiring most private entities to report identifying and ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“FinCEN”). The CTA became law in January 2021 in an effort to

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The Corporate Transparency Act Is Still on Hold

Late December 2024 Update: Appeals Court Back and Forth This Client Alert updates our Client Alert issued in early December 2024. Despite a flurry of appellate activity during the week of December 23, enforcement of the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its related reporting requirements continues to be suspended. On December 23, 2024, a three-judge

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