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Jackson Walker
Courtney J. White

Courtney J. White

Research Attorney, Dallas & Houston
214.953.5759
cjwhite@jw.com
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Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement Attorney News

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Diversity & Inclusion Counseling

Biography

Courtney White is a research attorney in Jackson Walker’s Dallas office where she leverages her knowledge as a former litigator, e-discovery professional, and real estate attorney.

Prior to joining Jackson Walker, Courtney’s experience included managing due diligence and E-discovery review teams and providing first level quality control review in connection with large scale due diligence and E-discovery projects. Most notably, she managed an off-site team of 30 people in a major construction defect lawsuit pertaining to design and development issues of a high-rise condominium building. Additionally, her experience includes E-discovery related to insurance litigation, contract disputes and whistleblower litigation.

Committed to her community, Courtney provides pro bono services for the Promise of Justice Initiative.

In addition, Courtney participated in the Goldman Sachs Diverse Secondee Program and also serves as co-chair of Jackson Walker’s Cultural Awareness and Human Resources Committee that works to support the firm’s diverse employees.

Education

B.S., Texas A&M University
J.D., Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law

  • Gold Pro Bono Award
  • Certified Texas Mediator
  • Diversity and Inclusion Certification, Cornell University
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, University of South Florida Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education
  • Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate, USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education

Bar Admissions

Texas

Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement Attorney News
  • “Top 100” List, The National Black Lawyers, 2020
  • “Call to Action: Maternal Health and Saving Mothers: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association,” Circulation (September 2021)
  • “Nonprofit Advocacy at the American Heart Association: Creating a Visionary Way Forward at Our 40th Anniversary: An American Heart Association Policy Statement,” Circulation (April 2021)
  • “The Journey of Diversity: A Family Story,” The Texas Lawbook (February 2021)
  • Texas Bar College, Member
  • American Heart Association National Advocacy Coordinating Committee Member, 2017-Present
  • Young at Heart Young Professionals, Co-Chairwoman of the 2019 Houston Heart Ball Young at Heart After Party, 2018-2019
  • The Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc., Scholarship Fashion Show and Luncheon Corporate Sponsorship Chair, 2016-2018
  • United Way Project Blueprint Class XXXVI
Fast Takes - Kathleen Tanner Beduze Guardianship 101

September 29, 2023

Podcasts

Guardianship 101: How to Navigate (and Avoid) Guardianship Proceedings

JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~7.5 minutes

In this episode, Kathleen Tanner Beduze walks through the different types of guardianships, how they work, and what people can do today—when they are healthy—to avoid having others decide who will have power over their medical or financial decisions.

August 9, 2023

Podcasts

Nick Diamond on Increased Transparency for Cosmetics Industry

JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~7.5 minutes

Congress in late 2022 largely expanded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authority to regulate cosmetics companies. In this episode, Nick Diamond discusses key provisions of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act and what the new law means for the cosmetics industry and consumers.

Jackie Staple with JW Fast Takes logo

July 19, 2023

Podcasts

Jackie Staple on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as an Accommodations Law

JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~9 minutes

Jackie Staple joins to discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a new law that requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship.

JW Fast Takes cover art graphic

March 23, 2023

Podcasts

Jamila Brinson and Shelisa Brock on Their Experiences as First-Generation Attorneys

JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~7.5 minutes

Jamila Brinson and Shelisa Brock are both first-generation attorneys who have found their place at Jackson Walker, helping provide for their families and mentoring those who are new to the legal profession. In this Fast Takes episode, Courtney White speaks with Jamila and Shelisa about their upbringings and journeys to practicing law.

FRB 6 Next in Fashion episode art

March 15, 2023

Podcast: Future-Ready Business

Next in Fashion: Influencers, IP, and Sustainability

Outside of Jackson Walker, William Nilson runs a bespoke clothing consultancy, and Courtney White reaches the masses through her Courthouse Couture blog and social media. In this episode of FRB, Erin and Art engage in a conversation with William and Courtney about fashion and the intersection of art and business.

Caroline Capili, Shayan Gaziani, Alex Leseney, and Shannon Wright

December 21, 2022

Podcasts

A Very Special “Favorite Things” Episode

JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~2 minutes

This special holiday episode features first-year associates Caroline Capili, Shayan Gaziani, Alex Leseney, and Shannon Wright as they share their favorite things about the practice of law – and Jackson Walker.

Suzan Kedron and Chad Cole

November 17, 2022

Podcasts

Elevating Jackson Walker’s Commitment to DEI

JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~14 minutes

After a yearlong journey participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification process, Jackson Walker achieved not only certification, but 5.0 Certification Plus status. Suzan Kedron, chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and Chad Cole, Social Impact and Sustainability Manager, joined the Fast Takes podcast to discuss the Mansfield 5.0 program and the firm’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

JW Perspectives Newsletter 2022

April 21, 2022

Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2022

View Jackson Walker’s April 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

JW Diversity & Inclusion social image 2021

October 5, 2021

Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – October 2021

View Jackson Walker’s October 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

Courtney White JW social image

February 12, 2021

Spotlight

Courtney White Shares Her Family’s Story With ‘The Texas Lawbook’ in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, Jackson Walker attorney Courtney White shared her family’s story in The Texas Lawbook.

More Attorney News

Recognition & Accolades

  • “Top 100” List, The National Black Lawyers, 2020

Publications & Speeches

  • “Call to Action: Maternal Health and Saving Mothers: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association,” Circulation (September 2021)
  • “Nonprofit Advocacy at the American Heart Association: Creating a Visionary Way Forward at Our 40th Anniversary: An American Heart Association Policy Statement,” Circulation (April 2021)
  • “The Journey of Diversity: A Family Story,” The Texas Lawbook (February 2021)

Community Involvement

  • Texas Bar College, Member
  • American Heart Association National Advocacy Coordinating Committee Member, 2017-Present
  • Young at Heart Young Professionals, Co-Chairwoman of the 2019 Houston Heart Ball Young at Heart After Party, 2018-2019
  • The Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc., Scholarship Fashion Show and Luncheon Corporate Sponsorship Chair, 2016-2018
  • United Way Project Blueprint Class XXXVI

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Diversity & Inclusion Counseling
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