Brian Antweil has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP’s Houston office as a partner in its litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice. Previously, Mr. Antweil was a partner in the Houston office of a mid-sized, international law firm where he led the firm’s Business Litigation South Practice Group.

A seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Antweil is also an experienced business advisor and a former business executive. He represents clients in diverse industries in a wide array of commercial disputes.

“We’re very excited to welcome Brian to our team,” stated Stephen Baldini, head of Akin Gump’s litigation practice. “His extensive trial experience coupled with his business background allows Brian to provide a unique perspective that our clients will find very valuable.”

Added Christine LaFollette, partner-in-charge of Akin Gump’s Houston office, “I’m thrilled to welcome Brian to our office. The addition of such a talented trial lawyer and dynamic person will be a tremendous benefit to our clients, both in Houston and across the firm.”

Mr. Antweil represents clients in a full range of business, commercial and tort cases in state and federal courts and domestic and international arbitrations. He has significant experience in oil and gas, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation, energy, insurance coverage, technology and intellectual property disputes.

“I’m eager for the opportunity to bring my practice to Akin Gump, and look forward to helping the firm continue to grow its litigation practice in Houston,” remarked Mr. Antweil.

Mr. Antweil is a frequent speaker and writer, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center, where he has taught Trial Advocacy for almost a decade. He is also an instrument-rated private pilot who flies missions for and serves on the board of directors of the nonprofit charitable organization Angel Flight.

Mr. Antweil received his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1990, where he was a member of the Order of the Barons. He received his B.B.A. in finance from the University of Texas at Austin in 1977. He is licensed to practice in Texas and New York.

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