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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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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
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.

JW Diversity & Inclusion social image 2021

February 11, 2021

Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – February 2021

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

JW Diversity & Inclusion social image 2021

June 30, 2020

Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – June 2020

Explore the accomplishments of our diverse attorneys and their involvement within our communities during the first half of 2020.

Courtney White JW social image

April 17, 2020

Attorney News

Dawn Holiday and Courtney White Named Among Top 100 Black Lawyers in Texas

Dawn S. Holiday and Courtney J. White have been selected for inclusion in The National Black Lawyers’ list of the top 100 black attorneys in Texas who “promote diversity and equality in the legal system.”

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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