Nan has been practicing law for 20 years representing individuals and businesses in a variety of industries in both litigation and transactional areas. Her practice areas have included commercial real estate, construction transactions, property and premises, products liability, personal injury, and business formation and commercial litigation. Nan has extensive background working with experts in different industries. Her commercial litigation background includes commercial leases, easement law, general property law, and various business contract disputes. She has also helped small to mid-sized companies create and grow their businesses.
Community
Rising Star, recognized by Thompson Reuters (2006, 2007, 2012, 2013)
Founder and Chair, Tomorrow’s Attorneys Pipeline Program (TAPP), Houston Young Lawyers Association (2007-2011)
First Place Award of Achievement for TAPP, American Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division (2008)
Nomination, Outstanding Young Lawyer, American Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division (2008)
Outstanding Committee Chair, Houston Young Lawyers Association (2004, 2008)
Founding Member, CathARTx (2006)
Publications
“Incoterms-Three Little Letters Controlling Commerce,” Houston Business Journal, 2008 (co-authored with David Chaumette).
“Experts and Causation-Evaluating Reliability Under Daubert/Robinson,” State Bar of Texas 22nd Annual Advanced Civil Appellate Practice Course, 2008 (co-authored and presented by Manual Lopez)
“Oops: Can I Get It Back? Ethical Issues in Inadvertent Disclosure,” Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, 2004 (presented by Gene Williams)
Education
University of Houston Law Center, J.D. cum laude
- Casenotes & Comments Editor, Houston Journal of International Law
Middlebury College, M.A.
Baylor University, B.A.
- Recipient, Mary Miller Beasley Memorial Scholarship
Licensure/Certification
Texas Bar, licensed, 2003
Texas Mediator, certified 2022
