Diana Pérez Gomez

Partner, Houston
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Biography

Diana Pérez Gomez is a distinguished trial attorney and partner in the Labor & Employment practice, where she represents businesses in complex employment disputes. With extensive experience in state and federal courts, Diana provides a full spectrum of legal services, including pre-termination counseling, internal investigations, EEO training, policy drafting, and employment agreement negotiations. She also defends clients in administrative proceedings such as EEOC charges and unemployment hearings and has successfully litigated cases involving non-competes, discrimination, retaliation, FLSA, and ERISA claims.

In addition to litigation, Diana provides strategic counsel to employers on best practices for minimizing legal risks while maintaining compliance with federal and state employment laws. She regularly advises on employee policies, agreements, and workplace training to help businesses proactively address any labor and employment challenges.

Diana is actively involved in shaping legal policy at the state level as a Board Member of the State Bar of Texas and a Commissioner on the Texas Access to Justice Commission, working to enhance access to legal services across the state.

Diana made history as the first Latina president of the Houston Bar Association, a prestigious organization with over 11,000 members, and has received numerous accolades, including Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service, Outstanding Alumni Award, 2024, Trailblazer of the Year Award by the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, and recognition as one of Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women. She has been consistently named to the Texas Super Lawyers list and as a Best Lawyer in America for Labor Law-Management. She has earned honors such as the Woodrow B. Seals Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston Award and the President’s Award from both the Houston Bar Association and the Hispanic Bar Association.

Diana is happily married to Judge Michael Gomez of the 129th Civil District Court for Harris County and they are proud parents of their children.

Education

B.S., with honors, Texas A&M University

J.D., The University of Texas School of Law

Bar Admissions

  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

  • National Council of Bar Presidents Fellows Award, National Conference of Bar Presidents, 2025
  • Honoree, 2024 HR Impact Award – HR Service Provider of the Year, Houston Business Journal (November 13, 2024)
  • Outstanding Alumni Award, Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service, 2024
  • Texas Super Lawyer – Employment & Labor Law, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2025
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2025-2026
    • Labor Law – Management, 2025-2026
    • Litigation – Labor & Employment, 2025-2026
  • Hispanic Bar Association of Houston Trailblazer of the Year, 2024
  • Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce Breakthrough Women, 2024
  • Listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2024
  • Houston Business Journal Women Who Mean Business, 2022
  • “Top Lawyer” by Houstonia Magazine, 2017-2022
  • Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women, 2020-2021
  • Texas Super Lawyers list for Top Women Attorneys in Texas, 2020
  • President’s Award, Houston Bar Association – Houston, Texas, 2016, 2019
  • Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation 2008 (Fellow), Sustaining Life Fellow (2019)
  • President’s Award, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston – Houston, Texas, 2007, 2009, 2015
  • Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation, 2009
  • Local Heroes Recognition, The Houston Lawyer Magazine, May/June 2009
  • Woodrow B. Seals Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston Award, Houston Young Lawyers Association, 2008

Speeches

  • Speaker, “Employment Law Issues & Updates,” 17th Annual Business Disputes Course by TexasBarCLE (Fall 2025)
  • Panelist, “From Zealous to Zesty,” Houston Bar Association, Professionalism Committee – Fall Ethics CLE Program (Fall 2025)
  • Co-Speaker, “Continuing Legal Education: The Privilege Puzzle: Confidentiality and Privilege in Internal Investigations,” Houston Bar Association CLE (Winter 2024)
  • Speaker, “Employment Issues Around Remote Workers,” Houston Bar Association Law Practice Management Section & Houston Chapter of Texas Society and CPAs (Fall 2022)
  • Speaker, “Top Legal Traps to Running Your Business in the Pandemic,” Institute for Energy Law (Fall 2021)
  • Speaker, “Continuing Legal Education: Employment Law Considerations for Returning to the Office,” Houston Bar Association (Summer 2021)
  • Speaker, “Continuing Legal Education: Employment Law Considerations for Returning to the Office,” Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association (Summer 2021)
  • Speaker, “Top Legal Traps for Opening Your Business in a Pandemic,” Texas Society of Certified Public Accounts San Antonio (Summer 2020)
  • Speaker, “Continuing Legal Education Seminar Series: Employment Law Litigation: The Addition of Spice, Drama, and Danger to Employment Law Cases,” Houston Bar Association (Summer 2020)

Publications

  • “Anticipated EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Policies Released,” SHALE Magazine (July 2021)
  • “Board Considerations for Covid-19 Vaccine Programs,” Board Leadership Innovative Approaches to Governance (May/June 2021)
  • “Texas Non-Competes: What is Reasonable?,” The Houston Lawyer (September/October 2019)
  • “A Profile in Professionalism,” The Houston Lawyer (March/April 2009)
  • Co-Author, “Defense Strategies for Employment Law Trials,” UT 16th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference (May 2009)

Professional Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas
    • Board Member, 2024-2027
    • Executive Committee 2025-2026
    • Chair, Legislative Policy Committee 2025-2026
    • SBOT Advisor, Pattern Jury Charge – Business, Consumer, Insurance & Employment 2025-2026
    • Advisor, Labor & Employment Law Section, 2025 – 2026
  • Commissioner: Texas Access to Justice Commission, 2024 – 2027
  • Houston Bar Association
    • President, 2023-2024
    • Chair, Law and the Media Committee, 2020-2021
    • Chair, Harris County Law Library, 2021-2022
    • Chair, Judicial Polls, 2022-2023
    • Past President, Houston Lawyer Referral Service, 2020-2021
  • Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA), Board of Directors, 2006-2026
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Co-Chair, District Four, 2016-2024
  • Mentor: The University of Texas School of Law Pipeline Program (2025)
  • Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston (MABAH), Board of Directors, 2013, 2016
  • Southern District of Texas/Galveston Bench Bar Conference, Committee Member, 2017, 2019, 2024
  • Texas Bar College, Member, 2019-2025
  • Committee Member: University of Texas School of Law, Texas Law 2003, Class Committee 2022-2023

Community/Civic Activities

  • Houston Zoo Development Corporation, Board of Directors, 2018-2022
  • City of Houston Mayor’s Transition Team – Education Committee, Member, 2016
  • City of Houston Municipal Civil Service Commission, Vice Chair, 2015-2016
  • City of Houston Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Civil Service Commission, Vice Chair, 2015-2016
  • Harris County Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission, Commissioner, 2013-2015
  • Junior League of Houston, Member, 2009-2021
  • St. Patrick’s Church, Pastoral Council Member, 2007-2015

November 21, 2025
Attorney News

Jackson Walker Partner Diana Pérez Gomez to Speak at HBA Professionalism Committee Fall Ethics Program

Jackson Walker partner Diana Pérez Gomez will join a panel of fellow attorneys at the Houston Bar Association (HBA) Professionalism Committee’s Fall Ethics Program, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Houston, Texas.

October 6, 2025
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September 18, 2025
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Jackson Walker Congratulates 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the recognition of 75 attorneys by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers in the 2025 “Texas Super Lawyers” list, as well as 66 attorneys as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2025. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

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August 21, 2025
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.

July 28, 2025
Speaking Engagements

Diana Pérez Gomez, Sarah Patel Pacheco, and Nathan Hecht to Speak at TexasBarCLE’s Business Disputes Course

Jackson Walker partners Diana Pérez Gomez, Sarah Patel Pacheco, and former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht will be featured presenters at TexasBarCLE’s 17th Annual Business Disputes Course.

July 7, 2025
Attorney News

Diana Perez Gomez and Cheryl Camin Murray Appointed to State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and Committees

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Diana Pérez Gomez and Cheryl Camin Murray have been elected to serve on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and appointed to several key committees.

April 2, 2025
Attorney News

Diana Pérez Gomez and Leslie Tan Join Jackson Walker’s Labor & Employment Practice in Houston

Jackson Walker is excited to welcome Diana Pérez Gomez as a partner and Leslie T. Tan as senior counsel to Jackson Walker’s Labor & Employment practice group! Their extensive experience and dedication to excellence will further enhance our ability to deliver outstanding legal solutions to our clients.

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