Michael Best has announced the addition of Mark Havens to the firm’s Austin office as a partner in the Regulatory Practice Group and as a principal of Michael Best Strategies. The former chief clerk and deputy land commissioner at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) brings decades of comprehensive regulatory compliance expertise, state government service, and strategic leadership to shape his litigation and consulting practices.

“As a skilled attorney and dedicated leader, Mark is an excellent addition to Michael Best and our Austin office,” said former Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, a current managing partner of the firm’s Austin office. “His breadth of expertise and thorough understanding of regulatory processes will provide incredible value to the firm and our clients as the Austin office continues to compound its service to clients in a wide range of industries.”