Courtney J. White
Practice Areas
Experience
- Diversity & Inclusion Counseling
Biography
Courtney White is a research attorney in Jackson Walkerâs 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 Walkerâs Cultural Awareness and Human Resources Committee that works to support the firmâs 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
- “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
Celebrating 6-1-1 Service Day with Chad Cole
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~6 minutes
n this episode of Jackson Walker Fast Takes, host Courtney White welcomes Director of Culture and Engagement, Chad Cole, to discuss the firmâs statewide community service initiative, Project 6-1-1âSix Offices, One Day, One Mission.
Podcasts • February 27, 2026
Celebrating Black History Month with Chevazz Brown
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~17 minutes
In this episode of Jackson Walker Fast Takes, host Courtney White welcomes Houston partner Chevazz Brown for a Black History Month conversation. Chevazz reflects on his journey from Thurgood Marshall School of Law to Jackson Walker, sharing how mentorship, community, and allyship shaped his path.
Podcasts • February 2, 2026
Culture First: The Jackson Walker Approach to Lateral Partner Recruiting
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~12 minutes
In this episode of Jackson Walker Fast Takes, Bridgette McNulty Stahlman, Chief of Partner Recruiting and Integration, and Liz Gilman, Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting, provide an inside look at the firmâs approach to recruiting and integrating lateral partners.
Podcasts • June 12, 2025
The AI Frontier: Policy, Regulation, and Global Leadership
In this episode of Future Ready Business, Art Cavazos and Courtney White welcome Neil Chilson, Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, and Travis Wussow to discuss the rapidly expanding realm of artificial intelligence.
Podcast: Future-Ready Business • June 24, 2024
Celebrating Pride Month with Joseph Guajardo
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~8 minutes
In celebration of Pride Month, Joseph Guajardo joins the Fast Takes podcast to share his journey to becoming a lawyer at Jackson Walker and his leadership role in the LGBTQ+ Attorney Resource Group.
Podcasts • June 10, 2024
Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow
In this two-part segment of FRB, panel co-hosts Art Cavazos, William Nilson, Courtney White, and Greg Lambert discuss the latest developments in business and technology. The conversation continues with Cliff Zintgraff sharing insights on preparing the next generation of the workforce for the future amidst rapidly changing times.
Podcast: Future-Ready Business • May 15, 2024
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Caroline Capili and Tim Dominguez
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~7 minutes
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Houston attorneys Caroline Capili and Tim Dominguez join the Fast Takes podcast to share their journeys, highlighting their Filipino heritage and the firmâs diverse environment.
Podcasts • May 14, 2024
Unlocking the Potential of AI in Medicine
In this episode of FRB, Art Cavazos and Courtney White discuss with family medicine physician Dr. Lane Aiena the benefits of value-based healthcare, the potential of AI in medicine, and the importance of sustaining the human touch that is at the heart of healthcare.
Podcast: Future-Ready Business • April 10, 2024
AI Currents in Law and Beyond
In this episode of FRB, Art Cavazos, William Nilson, Courtney White, and Greg Lambert have an open discussion on the evolving landscape of AI, the challenges it poses, and the need for robust regulations to safeguard against potential misuse.
Podcast: Future-Ready Business • February 29, 2024
Requirements for H1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~5 minutes
Kelly Cobb joins host Courtney White to discuss the newly established H1B Visa renewal pilot program by the U.S. Department of State. Kelly provides insights into the program, which aims to streamline the visa renewal process.
Podcasts • January 25, 2024
Looking Back: AI and Emerging Technology in 2023
In this podcast, Art Cavazos, William Nilson, Courtney White, and Greg Lambert engage in a thought-provoking exploration of AI’s impact so far on law and business, and the need for a nuanced approach to its integration.
Podcast: Future-Ready Business • December 19, 2023
What Law School Students Should Know About Jackson Walker’s Summer Associate Program
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~10 minutes
Through our involvement with student organizations, affinity groups, and law school-sponsored events, Jackson Walker meets and connects with first- and second-year law students who are interested in private practice. In this episode, our Director of Associate Recruiting, Meghan Pier, joins to discuss our annual Summer Associate Program and what students should be doing now to secure a summer clerkship.
Podcasts • November 27, 2023
Navigating the AI Landscape and Revolutionizing Legal Tech
The release of ChatGPT in late 2022 thrust AI into the forefront of public conversations, shifting attitudes from initial skepticism to the current widespread fascination. In this episode of FRB, we engage in a conversation with the CMO of HyperDraft, Inc., Ashley Carlisle, as she provides a comprehensive exploration of the future of AI and its multifaceted impact on law, business, ethics, and professional growth.
Podcast: Future-Ready Business • November 15, 2023
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month With Josué Galvån
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~6.5 minutes
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, JosuĂ© GalvĂĄn joins the Fast Takes podcast to share his family’s story and how his experiences have shaped his legal practice at Jackson Walker.
Podcasts • October 10, 2023
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 todayâwhen they are healthyâto avoid having others decide who will have power over their medical or financial decisions.
Podcasts • September 29, 2023
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.
Podcasts • August 9, 2023
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.
Podcasts • July 19, 2023
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.
Podcasts • March 23, 2023
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.
Podcast: Future-Ready Business • March 15, 2023
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