Melanie Gray,
a
partner since 1989,
concentrates her practice in
complex commercial
litigation with expertise in
bankruptcy, energy, and
employment litigation.
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Widely
respected for
successfully managing
multi-firm litigation
for maximum client
benefit
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Exceptionally skilled in
crisis management in
high-pressure,
high-visibility cases
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Successfully litigated
complex disputes in
leading chapter 11 cases
of the past 20 years
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Experienced in
litigating complicated
valuation disputes
involving energy
contracts
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Well-versed in
employment issues
under Texas law
Ms. Gray began
practicing law in 1981 in
Chicago. She moved to Houston
and joined Weil, Gotshal &
Manges LLP in 1985, when the
firm opened its Houston office.
Shortly after joining the firm
in 1985, Ms. Gray took the role
as lead attorney in a major
insurance litigation involving
over $30 million. Named a
partner in the firm in 1989.
Ms. Gray is a
Fellow of the Texas Bar
Foundation, a member of the
Houston Bar Association, the
American Bar Association and the
College of the State Bar of
Texas. She is a member and Chair
of the Interdisciplinary
Committee on Law and Accounting,
1991-1992, a Life Member of the
Texas Women Lawyers and a Board
Member, Texas Accountants and
Lawyers for the Arts. She is
also a Barrister, A.A. of the
White American Inn of Court.
Ms. Gray is a Trustee of
Syracuse University and an
Executive Committee Member of
Syracuse University College of
Law. She is a Board Member of
Planned Parenthood of Southeast
Texas, Board Chair of The Post
Oak School and Executive Board
Member of the Society for the
Performing Arts. She is the
Conference Organizer and
Moderator of The Myth of
Superwoman: Life Choices and
Challenges –2001. Ms. Gray
is a Former Board Member and
Former President of Girls
Incorporated of Greater Houston.
She is also a Former Board
Member of the Texas American
Civil Liberties Union, The Plaza
Club, Bo’s Place, the Texas
Accountants & Lawyers for the
Arts and The Children’s Fund.
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