Jackson Walker Congratulates 11 Attorneys Named to ‘Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers’ List

October 2, 2026 | Attorney News



Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 11 attorneys to the “Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers” list for 2027.

Congratulations to the following Labor & Employment and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation attorneys named to this list:

Launched in 2005, Lawdragon is a legal media company that features news, editorial features, and a variety of guides to the nation’s top legal professionals who lead in a particular practice area or industry and who have handled significant matters within the past year. For information about the selection process, view the Lawdragon website.

Meet Jackson Walker

Since 1887, Jackson Walker has represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys, we are the largest Texas-based law firm. Jackson Walker consistently ranks among leading firms in Chambers and Partners, Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers, and as a BTI Client Service A-Team based on feedback from corporate counsel.

Our Labor & Employment group is nationally recognized for its strategic counsel on workplace issues, litigation, and compliance. In addition to being named a “BTI Employment Litigation Leader” for the past two years, Jackson Walker has earned repeated honors in the Texas Lawyer Best Of awards and includes attorneys inducted into the Hall of Fame for excellence in employment law. The firm has also been ranked among the top Texas firms in the Chambers USA Guide for Labor & Employment since 2013, as well as recognized among the Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers, with 27 national and 142 metropolitan rankings in the 2026 edition.

Complementing this strength, our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation group advises clients on the design, implementation, and compliance of benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements. The group is known for its deep experience navigating ERISA, tax, and corporate governance complexities.


Key Contacts

Jamila M. Brinson
Partner, Houston

Chuck Campbell
Partner, Austin

Greta E. Cowart
Partner, Dallas

G. Scott Fiddler
Partner, Houston

Richard G. Garza
Partner, San Antonio

Dawn S. Holiday
Partner, Houston

John V. Jansonius
Partner, Dallas

Jay K. Rutherford
Partner, Fort Worth

David Schlottman
Partner, Dallas

Lionel M. Schooler
Partner, Houston