Haynes Boone Elevates 14 Lawyers to Counsel

Haynes Boone is pleased to announce the promotion of 14 lawyers to counsel, effective Feb. 1, 2026.

This year’s group features lawyers from nine of the firm’s global offices and highlights its deep Texas roots and international reach, with seven of the new counsel based in Dallas, Dallas-North, Fort Worth and Houston. The group also spans major U.S. hubs such as New York, Denver, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., as well as London.

The 14 lawyers represent 10 practice areas across the firm, including three attorneys in litigation, two in labor and employment, two in investment management, two in intellectual property and two in government contracts. The new counsel class also includes lawyers in the Construction; Energy, Power and Natural Resources; FDA Regulatory and Compliance; Real Estate and Restructuring Practice Groups, highlighting the firm’s balanced offering across transactions, finance, intellectual property and disputes.

The firm’s new counsel are:

• Brett Bostrom, Intellectual Property, Denver
• Brian Singleterry, Litigation, Fort Worth
• David Harris, Investment Management, London
• Jake Bolinger, Construction and Government Contracts, Northern Virigina
• Jenna Decker, Labor and Employment, New York
• Joseph Kamelhar, Litigation, New York
• Julia Peebles, Labor and Employment and Litigation, Dallas
• Kayla Cristales, FDA Regulatory and Compliance, Dallas
• Martha Wyrick, Restructuring, Dallas
• Reem Abdelrazik, Energy, Power and Natural Resources, Houston
• Roxanne Micca, Real Estate, New York
• Ryan Johnson, Intellectual Property, Dallas-North
• Susan Wheat Ballard, Investment Management, Houston
• Tara Hopkins, Government Contracts, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

At Haynes Boone, attorneys who qualify for the title of counsel must do excellent work of the highest quality, such that it is considered unique due to skill set, knowledge and industry or client relationships. Lawyers at the firm often move throughout their careers on the continuum from associate to counsel to partner, a testament to Haynes Boone’s track record in attorney development. Notably, seven of the 14 lawyers in this year’s counsel class have built their entire legal careers at Haynes Boone, reflecting the firm’s long-term investment in developing talent from within and commitment to supporting lawyers from day one.

“This group represents the strong professional values we strive for,” said Haynes Boone Managing Partner Taylor Wilson. “Their unwavering focus on client service has earned them this promotion. I look forward to their continued growth at the firm and the contributions they will make in the years ahead.”

With this new counsel class, Haynes Boone continues to invest in the next generation of professionals who will support the firm’s strategic growth and deliver exceptional service to clients across its global platform.