Jill B. Louis. Courtesy photo

Attorney Named Managing Partner of Firm's Dallas Office

Perkins Coie announced that Jill B. Louis, a partner in the corporate and securities practice, has been named office managing partner in Dallas. She succeeds Dean Harvey, who had served in the position since May 2019 and has joined the firm's management committee.

In addition to her new duties, Louis will continue to focus her legal practice on private equity and corporate representation, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and transportation infrastructure transactions. She has broad experience advising multi-location retail and industrial sector companies. She is also active in the Dallas community, serving as a member of the board of the AT&T Performing Arts Center and of North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA/KXT), among other professional and community groups. She is also a member of the board of trustees of Howard University.

"Dallas and the broader Texas market are key to the firm's continued strategic growth in the technology sector," said Louis, in a statement. "I'm thrilled with the opportunity to lead the office in the city I grew up in and, together with our exceptional attorneys and staff, we look to bring our strong client service and collaborative culture to bear for clients throughout Texas and globally."