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Karen M. Kennard
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Karen M. Kennard

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300 West 6th Street, Suite 2050, Austin, TX 78701

Government Law & Policy, Infrastructure and Real Estate

About Karen M. Kennard

Karen M. Kennard is a Co-Managing Shareholder of the Austin office and a Shareholder in the Government Law and Policy Group at Greenberg Traurig, Austin. Karen focuses her practice on government law, policy, and regulatory matters with an emphasis on municipal law.

Immediately prior to joining the firm, Karen served over five years as City Attorney for the City of Austin, Texas, and six years as Austin’s. Deputy City Attorney. Earlier in her career, Karen served as General Counsel for the Texas Municipal League where she spent 15 years providing legal and legislative services to city officials across the State of Texas.

Concentrations

•Procurement
•Economic Development
•Public Transportation
•Land Use/Land Development (due diligence)
•Open Meetings/Public Information
•Government Relations
•Special Districts

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice, 2022 - 2026
•Listed, Lawdragon, “500 Leading Lawyers in America,” 2021-2026
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Honoree, Profiles in Diversity Journal, 'Black Leaders Worth Watching,' 2020
•Listed, Austin Monthly Magazine, 'Top Attorneys in Austin,' 2020
•Recipient, Austin Black Business, 'Top 10 Central Texas Super Lawyer Awards,' 2019
•Team Member, Best Lawyers in America, 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018
•Recipient, Austin Black Lawyers Association 'Legacy Award,' 2012
•Travis County Women’s Lawyer’s Association
•Pathfinder Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession in Travis County, 2006
•Award for Contribution to the Minority Community, 1994

 

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Other 2
    • Government Law & Policy
    • Infrastructure

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Client Services
    Transactions: Represent non-profits, special districts,
    local government corporations on affordable housing issues.
    Represent local government entities
    companies creating projects for urban redevelopment
    tax increment investment zones.
    Represent local transit authority on general governance, procurement, personnel,
    other general transportation matters.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Karen-M-Kennard

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Texas City Attorneys Association
    •President, 2014-2015
    •Member, International Municipal Lawyers Association
    •Citizens Advisory Council, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
    •Board of Directors, Friends of the Children - Austin
    •Board of Directors, KLRU-TV
    •Board of Directors, Texas Justice Initiative
    •McBee fellow, Austin Area Research Association (AARO), 2010
    •Member, State Bar of Texas Government Lawyers Council
    •Board Member, 2011-2012
    •Board Member, City of Austin Police Retirement System, 2005-2008
    •President, Austin Black Lawyers Association, 1999
    •Leadership Austin, Class of 1997-1998
    •Board Member, Austin Bar Association (formerly Travis County Bar Association), 1995

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Texas Tech University School of Law
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Southern Methodist University
    Class of 1985
    B.A.
    Political Science
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    Houston, Texas, November 22, 1961

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Karen M. Kennard is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.
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    Yes, the firm Karen M. Kennard is affiliated with is a minority owned business.

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