HOUSTON, March 4, 2019, — Former University of Texas Men’s Athletics Director, Hall of Honor Inductee and longtime Houston litigation attorney Mike Perrin has joined Winstead as Of Counsel in the Houston office.
Perrin, a former linebacker for the Longhorns under Coach Darrell Royal, with graduate and undergraduate degrees from UT, is deeply rooted in Austin and The University of Texas. He served most recently as the University Men’s Athletics Director. Perrin will work with the Firm’s Healthcare, Sports, Litigation and University practice and industry groups.
“We are pleased that Mike is joining the Winstead team,” said CEO, David Dawson. “His reputation along with his extensive relationships will benefit our clients and add value to the services we provide.”
Perrin is a proven leader within the Texas legal community and veteran trial attorney who has devoted decades of service to his alma mater and alumni. He garnered recognition for his athletic and scholarly achievements as a UT student and in 2010 he was inducted into the UT Men’s Hall of Honor along with running back Ricky Williams.
“I am thrilled to be associated with a firm that has such history in Texas as well as a sterling reputation,” Perrin noted. “I look forward to working with my new partners, adding value and strengthening current client relationships in addition to developing new ones.”
Perrin received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 1971 and his B.A. in Mathematics in 1969. He started his legal career with Vinson & Elkins, practiced with King & Spalding, Fisher Gallagher Perrin and Lewis and as a solo practitioner prior to his appointment as UT Men’s Athletics Director.
Winstead is a national business law firm with more than 325 attorneys. The firm provides a full range of business legal services to some of the most recognized and respected companies across the country and throughout the world. Winstead has offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and The Woodlands, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina.
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