LMA Texas Chapter names officers and directors.

• Position: Dicta

As you read in the November issue of LMA Briefs, the success of the LMA Southeastern Chapter--with its expansive city-group model--has led to the evolution and approval of a new LMA Texas Chapter. Previously part of the Southeastern Chapter, the new Texas Chapter will serve more than 100 members, with city groups in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

Chapter leaders recently announced the results of its first election. Congratulations to newly confirmed Texas Chapter officers and directors:

* Michael Webb, Jaffe PR--President

* Ashraf Lakhani, Porter Hedges LLP--President-Elect

* Michael Blachly, Looper Reed & McGraw PC-Secretary

* Linda Hazelton, Hazelton Marketing & Management-Treasurer

* Susannah West, Brown McCarroll LLP--Director of Sponsor Relations

* Paul Grabowski, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP--Director of Programming

* Cecilia Linton, Baker Botts LLP--At-Large

* Christine Mitchell, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP-At Large

* Debbie Daniels, McGinnis Lochridge & Kilgore LLP-Austin City Group Liaison

* Brandy Austin, Hermes Sargent Bates LLP--Dallas City Group Liaison

* Rebecca Garverick, Haynes and Boone LLP--Houston City Group Liaison

* Amy Payton, Haynes and Boone LLP--San Antonio City Group Liaison

"Texas is home to the second largest economy in the U.S. and the 15th largest in the world, making it a prime location for businesses and the law firms that serve them," said Jeanne Hammerstrom, LMA's past president. "Nearly all of the Am Law 200 have offices in or serve clients in...