Newsmakers: Week of July 27

Britney E. Harrison , a family law firm associate at GoransonBain Ausley, has taken on the role of President of the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA). She was sworn into office in a virtual ceremony on June 26. As president of TYLA, she aims to inspire and encourage young lawyers to have a voice, be respectful, and work to create change while striving to meet their vision of impact and success. Among the initiatives she will lead in the next year are: the Iconic Women in Legal History program, highlighting both trailblazing women and influential leaders in legal history; expanding the use of the Leadership Toolkit for under-resourced rural and smaller communities to provide education and inspiration around diversity and inclusion; and expansion of the Vote America program to inspire and engage younger voters in the election process, stressing the importance and benefits of voting. In addition to advancing young attorneys in the legal profession, she is also an advocate for children. She serves on the advisory committee of the new Permanency Court in Dallas, which works to find permanent homes for children in foster care. She is also passionate about helping homeless youth and volunteers with Promise House in Dallas. Since her first mentoring role in the seventh grade, she has worked to help broaden horizons and see what is possible both as a mentor and protégè. A true love and appreciation for her family, her greatest personal accomplishment is helping her father graduate from college. Harrison graduated first in her class from the University of North Texas and then with honors from The University of Texas School of Law in Austin. An Austin native, she resides in Addison, Texas.

“We are proud of Britney for sacrificially striving to empower young lawyers to become future leaders in the legal profession,” said Curtis W. Harrison II, managing partner of the Dallas-based firm, in a statement. “Britney exemplifies the results attainable through consistent mentorship, both personally and professionally. She is passionate about investing in others, and has changed the lives of family members, friends, and individuals in the community.”

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