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Jackson Walker
Pamela Madere

Pamela Madere

Partner, Austin
512.236.2048
pmadere@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Real Estate
  • Land Use

Experience

  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain
  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain Litigation
  • Construction & Development
  • Data Center
  • Farm & Ranch
  • Government Affairs
  • Industrial
  • Land Use & Municipal Law
  • Land Use & Municipal Law | Energy
  • Lodging & Accommodations Real Estate
  • Mining & Reclamation
  • Multifamily & Residential | Real Estate
  • Project Development & Permitting
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Restaurant | Real Estate
  • Retail & Mixed Use | Real Estate
  • Self-Storage Facilities
  • Single Family Residential | Real Estate
  • Zoning & Land Use Incentives

Biography

Pamela Madere is a partner in Jackson Walker’s Real Estate and Land Use practices, representing clients before state and local governments. A significant portion of her practice involves representing owners and developers of real property in land use and governmental affairs issues and working with companies on site selection, entitlements review, and negotiations with local cities and counties and elected officials on corporate expansions including data centers, office, manufacturing and industrial uses.

Pamela defends the interests of owners and developers of real property before city, county, and state authorities. She develops strategies for clients dealing with real estate contracts, zoning, subdivisions, site plans, development permits, development agreements, economic/incentive agreements, annexation, easements, condemnation, Municipal Utility Districts, environmental matters, water and wastewater regulations, and transportation issues across the state of Texas.

Pamela has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Law School where she assisted with teaching a course on negotiations. She is Vice Chair on the Greater Austin Crime Commission, served as Director and General Counsel of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and is Past Chair of the Real Estate Council of Austin, Past President of the Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors, and Immediate Past President of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel.

Education

B.A., Southwest Texas State University
M.A., (pending), Texas State University
J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law

Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas

Board Certifications

Personal Injury Trial Law

Publications & Speeches Recognition & Accolades Community Involvement Attorney News

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker, “Negotiating For Success,” Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) REAL YP Program (March 9, 2023)
  • “Legislative Update,” Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (CTCAR) (July 28, 2021)
  • Presenter, “Basics of Real Estate Development,” Travis County Women Lawyers Association’s annual Joint Mentoring and Member CLE Lunch and Scholarship Presentation (March 3, 2021)
  • Moderator, “Getting Back to the Office” panel discussion, Opportunity Austin Economic Development Council (October 8, 2020)
  • “Re-opening your office space: What you need to know,” Austin Chamber of Commerce Business Workshop (May 15, 2020)
  • “It’s coming! How the new Austin Code will impact your deals,” Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (CTCAR) (March 25, 2020)
  • “Land Development Code Update,” Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) (January 29, 2020)
  • “City of Austin Development Code Changes,” Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (CTCAR) (November 14, 2019)
  • “Understanding the Impact of ‘Shot Clock’ Legislation,” Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (CTCAR) (October 9, 2019)
  • Moderator, “Key Updates from Across the Region,” 2019 Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) Exchange, Austin, TX (September 12, 2019)
  • “What You Need to Know About the 2019 Legislative Session,” Texas Association of Defense Counsel (August 20, 2019)
  • “A Review of the 86th Legislative Session,” El Paso & West Texas Association of Defense Counsel (June 13, 2019)
  • Presenter, “RECA Annual Awards & Membership Meeting Luncheon,” 2018 Real Estate Council of Austin, Austin, TX (December 11, 2018)
  • “Local Elections and Political Update,” Speaker, Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (CTCAR) (November 8, 2018)
  • Interviewer, “Mayoral Town Hall,” 2018 Real Estate Council of Austin, Austin, TX (March 27, 2018)
  • “How do we fix this plat?” Presenter, Austin Bar Association (October 20, 2017)
  • “Site & Subdivision Plan Process,” Presenter, Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (CTCAR) and Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) (December 6, 2016)
  • “Real Estate Market Conditions,” Property Information Exchange & Presentation, CTCAR (October 13, 2016)
  • “Land Development – A Broker’s Checklist,” CTCAR (February 11, 2016)
  • “Who ISN’T a City Lobbyist?” Property Information Exchange & Presentation, CTCAR (October 8, 2015)
  • “Austin’s Affordability Crisis: Where We Go From Here,” Rotary Club of Northwest Austin (April 17, 2015)
  • “Commercial Real Estate 101” Presenter, Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) (February 24, 2015)
  • “Products Liability Update,” Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference (2005)
  • “Products Liability Caselaw Update,” Texas Association of Defense Counsel’s Winter Seminar (2005)
  • “Cultivating and Protecting a Valuable Resource – Associate Attorneys,” Texas Association of Defense Counsel’s Law Office Management Seminar (2005)
  • “The Vanishing Jury,” Texas Association of Defense Counsel’s Fall Meeting (2005)

In the News

  • “The workplace of the immediate tomorrow’: Reopening Austin offices plan for one-way foot traffic, sanitizing stations, distanced desks,” Austonia (May 2020)
  • “Austin Top News,” KLBJ News Brief (May 2020)
  • “Austin Chamber of Commerce offers tips for businesses looking to reopen office spaces,” CBS Austin (May 2020)
  • “How big can Austin get? City Hall bears down on housing capacity conundrum as prices, traffic get worse,” Austin Business Journal (February 2020)
  • “Real Estate Council warns of potential land use code pitfalls,” Austin Monitor (January 2020)
  • “372-unit apartment project planned in San Marcos,” Austin Business Journal (September 2019)
  • “I.Q. Hurdle House makes slow but steady progress,” Austin Monitor (July 2019)
  • “Austin homeowners frustrated with developer pushing up against their backyards,” KVUE ABC (April 2019)
  • “Eureka Holdings seeks rehabilitation approval for I.Q. Hurdle House,” Austin Monitor (April 2019)
  • “The vision behind 12,000-home community: 3 questions with developer of planned Austin Green development,” Austin Business Journal (December 2018)
  • “Old UT Co-op may become medical offices,” Austin Monitor (December 2018)
  • “High-powered Austin lawyer to lead Chamber board in 2019,” Austin Business Journal (December 2018)
  • “RECA, Austin Chamber urge voters to OK some ballot proposals, shoot down others,” Austin Business Journal (October 2018)
  • “KVUE’s Bryan Mays and Yvonne Nava host Austin mayoral candidate forum,” KVUE ABC (October 2018)
  • “2,100-acre community could bring Mueller-like neighborhood to Southeast Austin,” Austin Business Journal (October 2018)
  • “RECA: Current CodeNext draft extremely lacking, would make Austin ‘less affordable, less sustainable, more sprawling’,” Austin Business Journal (May 2018)
  • “CodeNext Testimony from RECA Board Chair Pam Madere,” Real Estate Council of Austin (May 2018)
  • “3 takeaways from Mayor Steve Adler’s appearance at the Real Estate Council of Austin Luncheon,” Community Impact Newspaper (March 2018)
  • “What do Lobbyists and CRE Have in Common,” REDNews (January 2016)
  • “Celebrating Civility – How a new oath is uniting lawyers across the state,” Texas Bar Journal (December 2015)
  • “Former wife of ‘Bullet Bob’ Hayes faces foreclosure,” WFAA.com (May 2015)
  • “Stats Shed Light on Top E-Filing Companies,” Texas Lawyer (October 2014)
  • “Land Entitlement in Austin,” REDNews (April 2014)
  • “Plan for Old Concordia Site to Change,” Austin Business Journal (August 2012)
  • “Buildings to Flank Broken Spoke,” Austin Business Journal (April 2012)
  • “Check ‘n Go Sues to try to get Permit,” San Antonio Express News (October 2011)
  • “Journal Profile, Pamela Madere,” Austin Business Journal (December 2010)
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2020-2023
    • Lawyer of the Year – Austin, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2023
    • Land Use and Zoning Law, 2021-2023
    • Real Estate Law, 2020-2023
  • “Austin’s Top Attorneys” List – Land Use Environment, Austin Monthly, 2021
  • Corporate and Transactional Attorney Award, Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association, 2022
  • Austin Area Research Organization (AARO), Member
  • Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
    • Director, 2020, 2021, 2022
    • General Counsel, 2019
    • Executive Committee, 2019
  • Greater Austin Crime Commission, Vice Chair, 2021-Present
  • Real Estate Council of Austin, Board of Directors, Past Chair
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Past President
  • Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors, Board of Directors Past President
  • Austin Business Journal‘s 2018 Commercial Real Estate Awards, Judging Committee
  • Texas State University Political Science Department, Legal Studies Program, Advisory Board, 1998-Present
  • State Bar of Texas, Advanced Civil Trial Course Planning Committee, 2010
  • Texas Access to Justice Commission, Supreme Court Task Force to Expand Legal Services Delivery Committee
  • Appointed to serve on the State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee, General Negligence and Motor Vehicles, 1999-2001
  • Helping Hand Home for Children, Volunteer, 2002-Present
  • Superhero Kids Fund, benefiting the Children’s Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas at Dell’s Medical Center of Central Texas, Volunteer, 2010-2015
  • Make A Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas, Board of Directors, 2002-2007
  • Leadership Austin, Best Class Ever, 2003
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November 17, 2022

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August 18, 2022

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

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August 1, 2022

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May 9, 2022

Attorney News

Pam McClain Madere Honored for Significant Contributions to Legal Profession

Jackson Walker congratulates Pamela Madere on being named the 2022 recipient of the Corporate and Transactional Attorney Award by the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA). The awards ceremony was held on Friday, May 6, 2022.

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October 5, 2021

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JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – October 2021

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August 19, 2021

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Colorado River and downtown Austin

August 3, 2021

Attorney News

‘Austin Monthly’ Lists 20 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among “Austin’s Top Attorneys” of 2021

Jackson Walker congratulates the 20 attorneys recognized among “Austin’s Top Attorneys” for 2021. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 43 categories.

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August 20, 2020

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 25 “Ones to Watch”

Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.

August 12, 2019

Attorney News

Pam Madere Concludes Presidency of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Following the TADC Annual Meeting in September 2019, Pam Madere will conclude her 20-year service on the Board of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel.

January 11, 2019

Attorney News

Pam Madere Named 2019 General Counsel for Austin Chamber

As General Counsel, Pam will provide guidance to the board and its committees as the Austin Chamber works to encourage a prosperous regional economy in Central Texas.

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Recognition & Accolades

  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2020-2023
    • Lawyer of the Year – Austin, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2023
    • Land Use and Zoning Law, 2021-2023
    • Real Estate Law, 2020-2023
  • “Austin’s Top Attorneys” List – Land Use Environment, Austin Monthly, 2021
  • Corporate and Transactional Attorney Award, Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association, 2022

Community Involvement

  • Austin Area Research Organization (AARO), Member
  • Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
    • Director, 2020, 2021, 2022
    • General Counsel, 2019
    • Executive Committee, 2019
  • Greater Austin Crime Commission, Vice Chair, 2021-Present
  • Real Estate Council of Austin, Board of Directors, Past Chair
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Past President
  • Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors, Board of Directors Past President
  • Austin Business Journal‘s 2018 Commercial Real Estate Awards, Judging Committee
  • Texas State University Political Science Department, Legal Studies Program, Advisory Board, 1998-Present
  • State Bar of Texas, Advanced Civil Trial Course Planning Committee, 2010
  • Texas Access to Justice Commission, Supreme Court Task Force to Expand Legal Services Delivery Committee
  • Appointed to serve on the State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee, General Negligence and Motor Vehicles, 1999-2001
  • Helping Hand Home for Children, Volunteer, 2002-Present
  • Superhero Kids Fund, benefiting the Children’s Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas at Dell’s Medical Center of Central Texas, Volunteer, 2010-2015
  • Make A Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas, Board of Directors, 2002-2007
  • Leadership Austin, Best Class Ever, 2003

Practice Areas

  • Land Use
  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain
  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain Litigation
  • Construction & Development
  • Data Center
  • Farm & Ranch
  • Government Affairs
  • Industrial
  • Land Use & Municipal Law
  • Land Use & Municipal Law | Energy
  • Lodging & Accommodations Real Estate
  • Mining & Reclamation
  • Multifamily & Residential | Real Estate
  • Project Development & Permitting
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Restaurant | Real Estate
  • Retail & Mixed Use | Real Estate
  • Self-Storage Facilities
  • Single Family Residential | Real Estate
  • Zoning & Land Use Incentives
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