Yvette Ostolaza

Yvette Ostolaza

November 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Need for Change: MDL Equivalent in Florida State Courts

This article reviews the current method for consolidating cases in Florida and the reasons why this method should change. The Florida Supreme Court should consider amending the civil procedure rules and provide for a multidistrict litigation framework for Florida state courts.

By Yvette Ostolaza and Carmen Ortega-Rivero

6 minute read

April 01, 2020 | Litigation Daily

What Spanish Flu-Era Contract Fights Tell Us about Pandemics and Contractual Performance

A historical parallel exists that potentially sheds light on the approach courts may adopt when interpreting contracts in light of an epidemic: the Spanish flu, writes Sidley Austin's global litigation co-head Yvette Ostolaza and associates Daniel Driscoll and Tayler Green.

By Yvette Ostolaza, Daniel Driscoll & Tayler Green

6 minute read

March 25, 2019 | Texas Lawyer

Avoiding Risk When Navigating Global Employee Restructuring

This article discusses 10 tips for legal counsel to help prepare a company for a global restructuring, and how to avoid, mitigate, and manage risk when potential issues arise.

By Yvette Ostolaza and Margaret Hope Allen

5 minute read

November 30, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Considerations in Selecting Special Committee Members

Whether facing a shareholder demand, considering a large transaction, or launching an internal investigation to uncover and remediate alleged wrongdoing,…

By Yvette Ostolaza and Paige Montgomery

5 minute read

March 01, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Tips for Being Successful in Your New Role as Partner

Most young lawyers dream of the day they will make partner. It's a monumental milestone in your career that represents years of hard work, determination and dedication.

By Yvette Ostolaza and Penny Reid

8 minute read

December 22, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Rule 91a: Score One for the Defendants

This article offers some insights concerning Rule 91a that can help practitioners decide whether it may be appropriate in their cases.

By Yvette Ostolaza and Brandon A. Fuqua

5 minute read

September 22, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Practicing Parents: Four Partner-Moms Offer Insight

Raising a family and practicing law are not mutually exclusive. Certainly, doing both takes time, attention and hard work, but each one can strengthen the other.

By Angela Fontana, Michelle Hartmann, Yvette Ostolaza and Penny Reid

5 minute read

September 18, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Practicing Parents: Four Partner-Moms Offer Insight

Raising a family and practicing law are not mutually exclusive. Certainly, doing both takes time, attention and hard work, but each one can strengthen the other.

By Angela Fontana, Michelle Hartmann, Yvette Ostolaza and Penny Reid

5 minute read