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Our PhilosophyKRCL practices law based on a simple, yet meaningful philosophy: To build long-term relationships byproviding highly-effective legal representation in a cost efficient, highly responsive manner.Our combination of large-firm experience and sophistication with smaller-firm agility and efficiencydistinguishes KRCL from its competitors. KRCL caters to clients who demand a consistently high-level ofperformance - whether during critical stages of project development, high stakes corporate transactions,the stresses of litigation, or the volatility of insolvency. Our devotion to creative legal solutions hasattracted a client base ranging from national and international Fortune 500 companies to SMEs andentrepreneurs.About Kane Russell Coleman LoganKane Russell Coleman Logan is a Texas-based law firm whose full-service practice is international inscope. From its offices in Dallas and Houston, the Firm handles sophisticated real estate, transactional,litigation, and insolvency matters throughout the country and abroad. KRCL’s attorneys have the depthand diversity of experience necessary to provide a complete spectrum of legal representation.Our Mission StatementWe will become the law firm best known for client dedication, high-level performance, and success. Forour clients, we will be trusted advisors. To our peers, we will set the industry benchmark. Internally, wewill exemplify the values we see in our most successful clients - strong character, an entrepreneurialspirit, stewardship of our team members and a vibrant meritocracy that recognizes individualcontributions while striving for a diverse workplace that mirrors the community we serve.Our ModelAs KRCL advances through its third decade and beyond, the focus remains on what is important toclients: Commitment. Performance. Results. These core principalsprinciples form the basis of ourphilosophy - the COMMITMENT to produce high-quality legal work through passionate, high-levelPERFORMANCE, designed to produce positive RESULTS.

Practices & IndustriesOur attorneys focus on the most critical business needs of our clients, across a broadspectrum of practices and industries. By having in-depth knowledge, our attorneys canensure that legal work is done within the context of the client’s business.PracticesBankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors’ RightsBusiness & CorporateData Privacy & CybersecurityEmergency ResponseLabor & EmploymentLitigationFinancial ServicesImmigrationIntellectual PropertyOSHAReal EstateTaxIndustriesConstructionEnergy, Oil & GasEnvironmentalEsportsManufacturingPrivate EquityRailroad & TransportationRetail, Restaurant & Hospitality

Strategic AlliancesLaw Firm AllianceThe Law Firm Alliance is a strategic alliance of mid-sized law firms that was established toprovide legal clients greater access to high quality and cost-effective legal services aroundthe globe. Established in 2000, the strength of the Law Firm Alliance’s international networkof member firms lies in the combined experience of more than 50 firms and 2,500 attorneysthroughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia, all with a deep commitment toclient service. Through the Law Firm Alliance, member firms refer client matters to membersin other locales with the knowledge that their client's legal needs will be met with the highestlevel of quality and service.Commitment to QualityLaw Firm Alliance membership is highly selective and is offered on an invitation-only basis,promising that the caliber of firms selected is exceptionally high. Criteria include peer andclient recommendations, service offerings, as well as ethical standards held within the firms.Prerequisites of membership include firms that offer full-service capabilities, themaintenance of substantial corporate and litigation practices and an outward display of acommitment to client service. In this way, clients of member firms are assured that they havechosen a firm which is amongst the top rated in its geographical area, and that they canexpect this level of service in those jurisdictions where they may need to do business.KRCL has alliances with law firms throughout the world. The Law Firm Alliance isan alliance of 50 firms and over 2,500 attorneys throughout the U.S., Canada,Mexico and the European Union. Working together with well-respected firms,KRCL can tap into legal resources around the globe.

B E S TL A W Y E R SI N D A L L A SAccoladesKane Russell Coleman Logan is made up of exceptional lawyers. Several lawyers have beencertified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in their areas of practice. They frequentlypublish articles in legal periodicals and make presentations on current legal issues. Recenthonors and recognition received include:Diversity & InclusionWe value a wide variety of viewpoints atKane Russell Coleman Logan. We embrace differentinterests, diverse backgrounds and unique experiences. The more we hear, the more we grow. Commitmentstarts at the top, and we are committed to continuallymoving the needle forward.Visit Our BlogsEnergy Law TodayFraming IssuesInsolvency InsightsLaw in the WorkplaceRetail, Restaurant & Hospitality LawThe Law of BankingThe Privacy PolicyTrains, Trucks & the Law

Mergers and acquisitionsDebt and equity financingSecurities offeringsGeneral corporate matters and corporate governance Entity formation and structuringCorporate tax planningSuccession planningRestructuring, reorganization, and asset liquidationsDallas / Houston / krcl.comBusiness TransactionsAt Kane Russell Coleman Logan we’re here to provide you with insightfulcounsel and legal advice, helping you with every aspect of managing asuccessful business.Our goal is to build long-term relationships with corporate executives and businessowners that allow us to anticipate their legal needs and minimize risk. Our attorneysbring deep experience to the most complex corporate transactions and regularlyassist clients in all stages of the company like cycle on matters such as:

Mergers and acquisitions are staples of corporate America. A well-executeddeal can result in company growth, substantial profit, and a myriad of otherbenefits to the parties involved.The many moving pieces and potential pitfalls of a complex deal can also mean financialsetbacks, expensive litigation, or even the demise of a company. Our clients understand boththe rewards and the risks, which is why they count on Kane Russell Coleman Logan to guidethem through one of the most complex business transactions.As we continue to move past the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. economy continues to stabilizeand improve, and interest rates continue to remain steady, many companies and capitalproviders are positioning themselves to accelerate or scale their digital transitions. Thesefactors have all contributed to what has been a rising swell of technology, media, andtelecommunications (TMT) acquisitions across the market. Businesses with proven andproprietary technology platforms are not only attractive as acquisition targets, but also aspotential acquirers of other TMT businesses and intellectual property. Even in the recentinterest rate environment, and increasing valuations, the acquisition of the technology assetsneeded to enable digital transformation is continuing without signs of abating. With suchactivity and competition for targets, it is essential that a sponsor or a target work with counselwho have what it takes to successfully usher a deal from term sheet to execution. In addition to their work across the TMT sector, members of KRCL’s M&A team have alsoworked as principals or sponsors for TMT-related businesses and the stakeholders involved inacquisition involving TMT assets. Comprised of seasoned transactional attorneys, we handletransactions of all sizes and complexity, from small deals to large, multinational businesscombinations across an array of industries.Like other areas of transactional law, mergers and acquisitions is a discipline that does not existin a vacuum. Our M&A attorneys are experienced and skilled in multiple disciplines and canprovide our clients with the economy and efficiency of experience in various areas. Our M&Aattorneys represent the full spectrum of clients in a variety of transactions.Since inception, KRCL has focused on the representation and acquisition of family andfounder-owned businesses that have made the difficult decision to sell. These clients oftenshare our entrepreneurial spirit, and we know this transaction is a culmination of their life'swork. We appreciate them putting their trust in us to deliver the best results possible.Mergers & AcquisitionsDallas / Houston / krcl.com

Today's capital markets and financial products are more complex than ever. As you evaluateyour capital stake and acquisition strategy, our attorneys are here to help you avoid the risksand pursue the advantages provided by both traditional and new financing structures andproducts.It is more critical than ever for businesses to make wise investments that provide maximumreturn on capital and minimal risk in the rapidly evolving market. Whether these goals areachieved through an acquisition, sale, a restructuring, or a recapitalization, businesses requireexperienced and responsive legal counsel to help make complex deals happen. The attorneys atKane Russell Coleman Logan stay abreast of the complex laws governing corporate finance andpossess valuable insight gained over decades of representing top businesses, enabling the firmto help our clients manage their future, and feel empowered by the knowledge, information andresources we can share in the context of our representation.Our attorneys regularly advise clients on the full range of public and private financings,including:Asset-based and easy-flow financingsLeveraged acquisition and recapitalization financingsMezzanine debt financingsPrivate placements of debt and equity securitiesVenture debt financingWorkouts and restructuringsLetter of credit facilitiesOur attorneys’ diverse experience and skills allow us to handle the broadest possible range ofeven the most sophisticated transactions in this dynamic marketplace.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comDebt & Equity Financing

Mergers and Acquisitions/Private EquityRepresented family office in acquisition of infrastructure and construction companies outof the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of a global energy business valued at over $400,000,000 andinvolving one of the largest private equity funds in the U.S.Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a controlling interest in a groupof US, UK, and Canadian specialty manufacturing companies and related intellectualproperty valued at $240,000,000.Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a natural stone and tiledistribution company valued at approximately $55,000,000 (including deferred purchaseprice).Represented operating partner and co-investor in connection with a $100,000,000 jointventure with a private equity firm focused on developing and operating logistics centers inthe U.S. and Mexico.Represented Canadian food products company in connection with $22,500,000 cross-border acquisition of U.S. growing and production operations and related $100,000,000CAD financing.Represented customs brokerage firm in connection with $75,000,000 disposition of U.S.and Mexican companies.Represented plywood door distributor in connection with $30,000,000 disposition ofassets.Represented portfolio companies of private equity firms in connection with the dispositionof approximately $100,000,000 of oil and gas assets and the acquisition of an oilfieldservices and manufacturing company.Represented companies in connection with various acquisition and disposition transactionsand general corporate counsel.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRecent Representative MattersThe above engagements represent our recent client work. Additional engagements and representative experience canbe provided as requested.

Corporate Finance/Debt Financing/M&ARepresented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 syndicated credit facilityto private equity sponsored developer of natural gas and fiber optic distribution systems.Represented global administrative agent and collateral agent in a $250,000,000recapitalization and new financing of a U.S. power construction company.Represented administrative agent in connection with syndicated credit facilities totalingapproximately $50,000,000 to private equity aggregator of single-family residences.Represented administrative agent in connection with $100,000,000 syndicated creditfacility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas distribution systems.Represented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 credit facility used byprivate equity sponsored company to acquire cell tower, billboard and solar leases andeasements and other income-producing assets.Represented company in connection with its borrowing a $100,000,000 ABL used tofinance working capital and ESOP repurchase obligations.Represented private equity sponsored oil and gas production company in connection withits acquisition of a $500,000,000 credit facility.Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving credit facilityto fund projects and investments of a family office.Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving, asset-basedcredit facility used for working capital.Represented financial institution in connection with $43,000,000 senior debt financing forthe acquisition and development of multi-family housing and negotiation of inter-creditoragreement with mezzanine lender.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRecent Representative Matters

Corporate Finance/Debt Financing/M&ARepresented company in connection with its acquisition of $35,000,000 working capitalrevolving credit facility.Represented private equity firm in connection with various loans primarily secured by realestate.Represented financial institutions in connection with the workout of distressed real estateand asset-based lending loans, including syndicated credit facilities involving borrowers invarious industries.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRecent Representative MattersThe above engagements represent our recent client work. Additional engagements and representative experience canbe provided as requested.

Your intellectual property is the lifeblood of your company. At Kane Russell Coleman Logan, weunderstand the critical importance of protecting and defending your IP assets.Businesses work hard to develop the ideas, designs, inventions, products, processes, and otherintellectual property that allow them to be successful. Whether helping clients protect these assetsby carefully negotiating and drafting agreements and other documents or by defending them withsuccessful litigation strategies, we help ensure that our clients enjoy the full benefits of their work.Our formula for providing value that larger firms often can’t match: knowledge, experience, andfocus.Our transactional work in protecting client’s assets is informed by our attorneys’ vast litigationexperience. We know where the litigation challenges and potential pitfalls lie; therefore, we knowhow to craft documents to make them as “bullet-proof” as possible, thus avoiding expensive andtime-consuming litigation. This is protection before conflicts have a chance to arise.The rapid pace of technological change has provided many of our clients with new opportunities, andour attorneys are here to assist with safeguarding advances in cybertechnology, internettechnologies, cloud and SAAS agreements, privacy matters, terms and conditions, web scrapingissues, and more. When conflicts do occur and litigation is inevitable, our courtroom experiencemakes us formidable advocates for our clients.Locally, our knowledge of jurisdictions and courts gives us a tremendous advantage, but we litigatenationally, often “fighting above our weight” and winning. We regularly argue in federal courtsthroughout the United States and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).Because of our knowledge of the Texas Court systems, when not serving as primary counsel, we areroutinely engaged as local counsel in federal and state courts throughout Texas. Our intellectualproperty attorneys regularly assist clients in the following areas:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comIntellectual Property

Prosecution, Transactions, and Counseling:Technology M&A and due diligenceTrademark prosecutionLicensingPrivacy law advisory and compliance, including cross-border issuesCopyright registrationWebsite and social media policies and terms of useCloud agreementsNondisclosure agreementsTrade secret protectionInternal IP policies and procedures, handbooks, and employment agreementsInfluencer agreementsMusic artist agreementsLitigation:Patent infringementTrademark/trade dress litigationCopyright infringementTheft and misappropriation of trade secretsUnfair competitionInternet-related claimsBreach of non-compete agreementsDallas / Houston / krcl.com

Prosecuting technology company’s patent infringement claim against scooter companyregarding QR code technology (Western District of Texas).Defending financial institution against allegations of patent infringement (Eastern District ofTexas)Prosecuting technology company’s patent infringement claims against large retailer regardingQR code technology (Western District of Texas).Defended publically traded financial institution against allegations of patent infringementrelating to VOIP (Western District of Texas).Defended publically traded financial institution against allegations of patent infringement(Western District of Texas).Defended manufacturing company against patent infringement (Northern District of Texas)Prosecuted manufacturing company’s design patent infringement claim against a competitor.(Western District of Texas)Prosecuted manufacturing company’s design patent infringement claim against a competitor.(Southern District of Texas)Defended manufacturing client against allegations of patent infringement relating toelectronic systems and controls associated with cash management products (NorthernDistrict of Texas).Prosecuted manufacturing client’s claims against a competitor for infringement of systemsand control patents (Eastern District of Texas).Defended vehicle smart technology company in “bet the company” theft of trade secretscase, obtaining reverse and render judgment on appeal (Northern District of Texas and DallasCounty).Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters

Defended publicly traded real estate brokerage against claims of copyright infringementbased on photos published to its website (Western District of Texas).Prosecuting retailer’s copyright claims against retailer (Northern District of Texas)Defended numerous online copyright claims against copyright trolls.Defended manufacturing client against claims of patent infringement related to conveyorassemblies (Northern District of Texas)Defended retailer against claims of trademark infringement filed by multi-billion dollar luxury fashion company (Southern District of Texas).Successfully represented international fitness company in trademark infringement action(Southern District of Texas).Successfully represented international online clothing retailer in trademark infringementaction (Southern District of Texas).Successfully represented one of the United States’ largest industrial staffing provider intrademark and unfair competition litigation.Successfully represented two of the United States’ largest furniture retailers in trademarkand unfair competition litigation.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 3Bruce C. MorrisDirectordirect 713.425.7450main 713.425.7400fax 713.425.7700bmorris@krcl.comNationally recognized for his outstanding intellectual property legal work and withalmost three decades of courtroom and transactional experience, Bruce “Chip” Morrisadvocates for clients on a wide range of intellectual property litigation and counselingmatters.Whether he’s recovering lost profits for the patent holder of one of the most successful infomercial products, protecting thetrade secrets of how to build the world’s fastest street car, representing a major television network against a cyber-squatter, or working on the cutting edge of covenant not-to-compete and trade secret law, Chip vigorously counsels,protects, and defends the clients he represents.As head of the firm’s Intellectual Property group, Chip brings extensive patent, copyright, trademark, and unfaircompetition litigation experience to his practice. With wide-ranging experience in trade secret and covenant not-to-compete cases, he has served clients in more than 70 successful trials, injunction hearings, arbitration, or contempthearings. In addition, he has authored persuasive briefs in two of the most significant appellate decisions in the area andhas been quoted nationally by CNN.com and WIRED.com as an expert on trade secret cases of national interest.As a litigator, Chip sees many cases that stem from poorly written agreements constructed by lawyers who do notunderstand how agreements work in the real world. It is through his extensive litigation experience that he has learned thatincluding clear and favorable provisions in his agreements that have been “litigation-tested,” adds value to his clients onthe transactional side. He would much rather get things right on the front end than have to come in later for an expensivecourt battle.As a trusted advisor, Chip frequently prepares and guides clients in licensing issues and agreements, intellectual propertyprotection policies, employment policies and agreements, and other business-related matters, including performing IP duediligence in significant asset purchase transactions.Chip often makes presentations on intellectual property-related topics at conferences and seminars. He is a formerChairman of the ABA Copyright Litigation Sub-Committee on the DMCA and a former Chairman of the American BarAssociation’s Sub-Committee on Trade Secrets and Tortious Interference with Contractual Relations. He has also been a

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 4contributor and advisory board member for the IP Litigator. Chip’s recent work involves authoring two chapters of the ABACopyright Litigation Strategies book.Away from the OfficeAs a former varsity football player for the University of Texas Longhorns, Chip loves college football and frankly, all sports.He also enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. Chip has long been involved in community service, havingbeen selected to the Leadership Houston Class of XIX, serving on several non-profit boards, and volunteering for the Starof Hope homeless shelter, the University of Houston Law Center, and the American Cancer Society, among others.Bar AdmissionsState Bar of Texas (1991)U.S. Supreme CourtU.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of TexasU.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitEducationUniversity of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1991Abilene Christian UniversityUniversity of Texas at AustinPractice FocusIntellectual PropertyData Privacy & CybersecurityLabor & EmploymentComplex Commercial LitigationExperienceRepresentative Cases:Successfully represented clients in over 50 trade secret and covenant not to compete cases and obtained favorableappellate decisions in two of the leading cases in the area.Obtained for clients over 70 favorable temporary restraining orders and/or temporary injunction orders protecting theirrespective intellectual property.Co-authored a successful brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on patent issues.Obtained favorable jury verdict awarding over $19 million in consumer product trademark, copyright, and patentinfringement action against a major infomercial company.Obtained bench verdict in consumer product trademark and copyright infringement case against five national retailersthat resulted in a multi-million dollar settlement for the client.Obtained favorable jury verdict of non-infringement in patent infringement case against manufacturer of walkwaymolds. The jury verdict dissolved the injunction that had been entered against the client prior to our entering the case.Obtained favorable bench verdict in patent infringement action against manufacturer of oil field measuring devices.Obtained favorable liability finding in contempt action against patent infringers in the oil field industry.Obtained favorable contempt finding in oil field industry trade secret case.

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 5Successfully prosecuted trademark infringement action against valve manufacturer.Successfully defended large garbage truck manufacturer against patent infringement allegations.Successfully settled patent infringement case for an online retailer.Successfully represented large television network against cyber-squatter.Successfully obtained injunctive relief against a future trademark infringement in favor of a high-profile politicaladvocacy group.Counseled multiple clients on IP licensing and other IP transactional matters.Counseled multiple clients on employment law matters.Successfully obtain injunctive relief, damages and attorneys’ fees for client in arbitration involving non-compete/non-disclosure agreement.Successfully represented oil company in international lease dispute.Successfully represented oil company in international offshore platform contract dispute.Obtained favorable jury verdict awarding over $1.8 million in real estate easement case.Successfully defended large oil company in contract dispute arbitration.Notable Appellate DecisionsGunn v. Minton, 133 S.Ct. 1059 (U.S. 2013) (reversing Texas Supreme Court’s ruling that the Federal Circuit hadexclusive jurisdiction to hear attorney malpractice claims involving patents).Alex Sheshunoff Management Services, L.P. v. Johnson, 209 S.W.3d 644 (Tex. 2006) (relaxing requirements forenforceable non-compete agreements in Texas).Subaru of America, Inc. v. David McDavid Nissan, Inc., 84 S.W.3d 212 (Tex. 2002) (setting forth requirements forwhen cases must go to an administrative body prior to filing suit).T-N-T Motorsports, Inc. v. Hennessey Motorsports, Inc., 965 S.W.2d 18 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998, pet.dism’d) (upholding finding of trade secret misappropriation despite there not being either a non-disclosure agreementor non-compete agreement).Additive Controls & Measurement Sys., Inc. v. Flowdata, Inc., 154 F.3d 1345 (Fed. Cir. 1998) (upholding trialcourt’s finding of contempt for patent infringement against a non-party).Hupp v. Siroflex of America, Inc., 122 F.3d 1456 (Fed. Cir. 1997) (upholding jury finding of non-infringement of designpatent).Additive Controls & Measurement Sys., Inc. v. Flowdata, Inc., 96 F.3d 1390 (Fed. Cir. 1996) (substantiallyupholding trial court’s denial of Rule 60(b) motions regarding injunction entered as a result of patent infringementfinding).PublicationsCo-author, Gelb B., Morris B. & Friedman A., “Will that Brand Extension Hit legal Headwinds? The Issue is NaturalExpansion of a Trademark.” Business Horizons, Vol. 64, Issue 5, Sept.- Oct. 2021, p 575-585Author/Speaker, “Drafting Contract Provisions That Don’t Matter…Until They Matter,” KRCL Energy Law Seminar,November 8, 2018Energy Law Today, "Top 10 Mistakes When Drafting Non-Competes in the Oil Patch," July 2018Energy Law Today, "Texas Appeals Court Issues Decision That Could Undermine Non-Solicitation Agreements," June2017Energy Law Today, "More Practical Reasons for Oilfield Service Companies to Own Their Employees’ Cell Phones,"April 2017Author of Chapters 12-13, Copyright Litigation Strategies Book (ABA Section of IP Law 2017)Contributing Author of IP Chapter of 2016 Edition of ABA Business Law Section’s Recent Developments in Business &Corporation Litigation

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 6Author, “Company Cell Phones: The Benefits”, KRCL: Law in the Workplace Blog, May 26, 2015Author/Speaker, “Drafting and Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements after Sheshunoff and Mann Frankfort,” Universityof Houston Law Foundation, June 11-12, 2009Author/Speaker, “Drafting and Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements after Sheshunoff,” University of Houston LawFoundation, January 15-16, 2009Author/Speaker, “Copyrights, Part III: Related Rights: Moral Rights and Other Copyright-related Claims,” University ofHouston Law Foundation, August 7-8, 2008Co-author, "Cost Effective Discovery Strategies in Complex Litigation - Planning Discovery in the Brave New World,"Litigation & Trial Tactics Course, University of Houston Law Foundation, 2007"Overall Planning of Discovery," Litigation Trial Tactics, University of Houston CLE, Dallas, TX , December 2007Co-Author/Speaker, “Cost Effective Discovery Strategies in Complex Litigation Planning Discovery in the Brave NewWorld,” Litigation and Trial Tactics Course, University of Houston Law Foundation, 2006Co-Author/Speaker, “Effective Discovery Strategies: Asking for What You Want, Getting What you Need and ReducingDiscovery Costs,” University of Houston Law Foundation, December 7-8, 2006Author/Speaker, “Intellectual Property Law Principles for Non-Profits,” Houston Bar Association, September 20, 2003Author, “Invoking the Fifth Amendment Right Against Self-Incrimination in Trade Secret Cases,” IP Litigator, January2003, Vol. 9, No. 1Author/Speaker, “Hot Topics in Cyberlaw,” Houston Bar Association, July 26, 2001Author/Speaker, “Preliminary Relief in Trademark and Copyright Cases,” Intellectual Property Seminar, May 1998Author/Speaker, “A Litigator’s Perspective on Protecting Trade Secrets in the 90’s,” Houston Bar Association’sIntellectual Property Institute, January 9, 1998Author, “Protecting Confidential Information,” Employment Seminar, January 1998HonorsAV Preeminent®, Martindale HubbellTop Lawyers – Intellectual Property Rights, Houstonia Magazine President’s Volunteer Service Award (Bronze Level), Star of Hope Homeless Mission in HoustonTexas’ Top Rated Lawyers, Legal Leaders magazineAssociationsFormer Subcommittee Chairman of the Copyright Litigation Committee’s subcommittee on the Digital MillenniumCopyright Act (DMCA) for the IP Section of the American Bar AssociationFormer Advisory Board Member and Contributor to Aspen Publishing’s IP LitigatorFormer Chairman, Co-Chairman and current member of the American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section’sTrade Secret and Tortious Interference with Contractual Relations CommitteeFormer Subcommittee Chairman and current member of the American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section’sCopyright Litigation CommitteeCurrent member of American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section’s Trademark Litigation committeeCurrent member State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property and Litigation SectionsInsightsTop 10 Mistakes When Drafting Non-Competes in the Oil PatchTexas Appeals Court Issues Decision That Could Undermine Non-Solicitation Agreements In The Oil Patch

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 7More Practical Reasons for Oilfield Service Companies to Own Their Employees’ Cell PhonesCompany Cell Phones: The Benefits

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 1Michael G. NavarroDirectordirect 713.425.7404main 713.425.7400fax 713.425.7700mnavarro@krcl.comMichael Navarro represents his clients in the kind of important deals that can propelcorporate growth and generate nancial gains for a business.He helps clients navigate the complexities of corporate law when the stakes are high, whether for mergers andacquisitions, equity or debt financing, real estate deals or other commercial transactions.Michael’s clients operate across the U.S. and he has been involved in structuring, negotiating, and documenting a widevariety of business transactions across a multitude of industries including technology, healthcare, retail, restaurant, andreal estate. Lately, many of his clients are companies expanding into Texas from California and New York, or relocatingtheir corporate headquarters to take advantage of the robust economy and business-friendly environment Texas offers. Many clients engage Michael to serve in the role of outside general counsel after an initial representation in a specific dealbecause they value and appreciate his comprehensive understanding of the legal and business issues that companiesface in complex transactions. With a background in intellectual property law, Michael brings additional value to histechnology clients when navigating the additional complexities of licensing and other IP matters in corporate transactions.Michael’s practice is heavily devoted to equity and debt transactions on behalf of emerging companies as well asrepresentation of angel investors, private equity and venture capital on the investment side. He has a deep understandingof the regulatory issues that arise in corporate mergers and acquisitions and private equity deals, including fund formationand raising money in the capital markets. His corporate practice also includes the formation and ongoing representation ofcorporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures and other entities as well as the individual owners ofthese enterprises.Armed with extensive experience in real estate transactions, Michael represents clients in a multitude of real estate andreal estate related transactions including buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, ownersand developers in commercial real estate projects, and landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions. Asignificant portion of his real estate practice is focused on representing developers and real estate finance, including therepresentation of borrowers in balance sheet loan transactions, commercial mortgage-backed securities and other types ofnon-recourse financings. Michael’s real estate engagements include “dirt and sticks” transactions all the way up to theformation of real estate funds and private placements.

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 2Away from the OfficeMichael grew up in the country and still enjoys spending a lot of time outdoors with his three young sons.Bar AdmissionsState Bar of TexasState Bar of NevadaRegistered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark OfficeEducationSouth Texas College of Law, J.D., 2003Texas A&M University, B.S., 1999Practice FocusBusiness & CorporateMergers and AcquisitionsCorporate FinanceFinancial ServicesReal EstateReal Estate FinancingSecuritiesTaxHonorsAnume Foundation, Inc. – Board of DirectorsExperienceReal Estate TransactionsRepresents numerous regional and national restaurant chains in leasing transactions and entity structuring.Represents large California franchise operator in new restaurant concept entry into the Houston and Bryan-CollegeStation market.Acts as general outside counsel for real estate investment firm in formation of real estate funds, private offerings andacquisitions, operations, and sales of commercial value-add real estate assets.Represents majority owner of developer entity in development of luxury multi-family project in San Antonio valued atapproximately $74 million.Counseled tenant in $60 million build-to-suit single tenant industrial lease.Represented buyer in acquisition of single tenant industrial property for approximately $10 million.Represented buyer in acquisition of $26 million value-add office building in Houston, Texas including the non-recoursedebt financing.Acts as general outside counsel for Colorado ranch comprised of approximately 400 square miles of controlled land inall real estate and corporate transactions

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 3Recent RepresentationsRepresented waste management company in sale of substantially all of its assets for approximately $80 million.Represents medical technology startup in all corporate matters including structuring, equity offerings and intellectualproperty licensing.Represented family office private equity fund in Series Seed through Series C and convertible debt investments ofemerging healthcare companies.Represented Austin-based construction firm in equity rollover acquisition of construction company.Represented numerous companies in corporate restructurings to optimize asset protection strategies.Represented manager in manager buyout of meat processing facility in Central Texas.Represented life sciences company stockholders in the sale of all of the company’s stock to a private equity fund for$45 million and rollover equity in the fund.Represented private equity fund in acquisition of numerous behavioral health companies.Represented numerous real estate funds in fund formation and private placements totaling over $100 million.Represented construction materials company in $10 million investment from private equity fund.Represented closely held corporation in stock redemption for $2 million concurrently with the purchase of real estate forapproximately $8M and the restructuring of approximately $4 million of debt.Notable Transactions and RepresentationsRepresented fifty percent (50%) owner of large privately held restaurant corporation in company deadlock issues.On behalf of the City of Las Vegas, assisted in the drafting and negotiations of the disposition and developmentagreement, the option agreement, and deed of trust for the $25M sale of downtown land which included the city hallbuilding and a city parking garage to online retailer Zappo’s.On behalf of major developer, drafted complex disposition and development agreement with the City of Las VegasRedevelopment Agency for the redevelopment of areas in downtown Las Vegas involving development investment ofover $100 million.On behalf of landlord, negotiated and drafted lease agreements for two commercial retail properties with TESCO, amajor grocery retailer from England entering the U.S. market.On behalf of landlord, negotiated and drafted lease agreements with national fast casual, fast food, and casual diningrestaurants, national banks, and various office and industrial tenants.Represented hotel and casino operator in ITO transaction valued at $250 million which involved the handling of variouscomplex employment, intellectual property, insurance, risk transfer, and regulatory matters.Counseled and negotiated on behalf of casino developer in the borrowing of $550 million and $125 million ofsubordinated debt.Represented buyer in potential purchase of major a casino property offered at $700 million.Represented buyer in purchase of two casino properties collectively offered for $200 million.InsightsU.S. News – The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 publication recognizes 20 Kane Russell Coleman Logan attorneys

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC | 1Sophie WenAssociatedirect 214.777.4274main 214.777.4200fax 214.777.4299swen@krcl.comSophie Wen is an associate, focusing her practice on corporate, mergers andacquisitions, and tax matters.Prior to law school, Sophie attended the University of Toronto, obtaining an Honours Bachelor of Arts in InternationalRelations. During law school, Sophie served as the Articles Editor of the International Law Review Association and wasthe Clinic Chief for the SMU Federal Income Tax Clinic. She received her J.D. from the Southern Methodist UniversityDedman School of Law, cum laude, and was named to the Dean’s List on several occasions. Bar AdmissionsState Bar of Texas (2021)EducationSouthern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 2021Dean's ListArticles Editor, International Law Review AssociationClinic Chief, SMU Federal Income Tax ClinicPhi Delta PhiUniversity of Toronto, Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2015Practice Focus

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