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Kathleen J. Wu
Partner

1717 Main Street
Suite 3700
Dallas TX 75201
P: 214.659.4448
F: 214.659.4802
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Kathleen's practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, finance, and business transactions. Her broad-based representation includes all aspects of the acquisition, management, and disposition of real estate, the origination and servicing of securitized and non securitized loans, hospitality industry matters, and general business matters.

Most recently, Kathleen was selected as one of only 30 "Extraordinary Women in Texas Law" by Texas Lawyer Magazine.  Additionally, she was recognized as one of "Dallas/Fort Worth's Most Influential Women" in the Dallas Business Journal's inaugural Women in Business Awards program. Kathleen has also been selected to the "Most Powerful and Influential Women in Texas" list by Texas Diversity Magazine, as well as being recognized as a member of the 2007 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America and one of the top real estate lawyers in Texas on several occasions. In 2003 - 2008, Texas Monthly Magazine named Kathleen a Texas "super lawyer" and DMagazine named Kathleen one of the best lawyers in Dallas. In addition, in 2003, the Texas Lawyer Magazine named Kathleen as one of the top six "go to" real estate lawyers in the state.

Kathleen is a speaker and author on multiple issues affecting women in the workplace including articles in the National Law Journal, Texas Lawyer, Lawyers Network and Legal Times. Most recently, one of Kathleen's articles was featured on The Wall Street Journal's Law Blog and she was a guest on the Legal Broadcast Network. In 2008 Kathleen was selected as one of the "50 Most Powerful and Influential Women in Texas" by Texas Diversity magazine. In 2006 and 2005 Kathleen was nominated as a finalist for the Association of Women Journalists Vivian Castleberry Award for her work with such publications. Additionally, Kathleen is a 2007 recipient of the "Women of Spirit" Award from the American Jewish Congress and the 2007 recipient of the Justice David Wellington Chew Award from the Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas. In 2006 Kathleen was awarded the prestigious Louise B. Raggio Award by the Dallas Women Lawyers Association and in 2005 she was awarded the Highest Achievement in the Law Award from the Asian American Chamber of Commerce. Kathleen often serves as a commentor for the national public radio Dallas affiliate and is very active and participates in a variety of local, charitable and civic organization.

Articles / Publications

Briefings, Seminars & Speeches

  • Panelist, "Inspiring Women: Humor & War Stories to Reach the Top of Your Game," Dallas Bar Association, Dallas, TX (June 11, 2008)
  • Keynote Speaker, National Asian American Heritage Month Diversity Series, Dallas, TX (May 2008)
  • Panelist, "The Balancing Act: An Interactive Panel Discussion on Successful Life Management," International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), Dallas, TX (September 27, 2007)
  • Panelist, "Accelerating the Growth of Businesses Owned by Women of Color," Center for Women's Business Research/The Center for Women's Leadership, Dallas, TX (September 20, 2007)
  • Moderator and Panelist, "Effectively Positioning your Women's Initiative within other Diversity Projects & Firm Departments," Pushing the Issue Forward: Retaining & Advancing Women Attorneys in your Firm, Chicago, IL (July 23, 2007)
  • Keynote Speaker, Dallas Bar Association Minority Participation Committee's Minority Clerkship Luncheon, Dallas, TX (June 8, 2007)

Professional / Civic Affiliations

Member

  • City of Dallas Judicial Nominating Commission (appointed December 12, 2007 by the Dallas City Council)
  • Girls Inc., Nominating Committee (2008)
  • General Counsel to United States Tennis Association - Texas Section (appointed June 1, 2007)
  • The Dallas Summit (membership by invitation only)
  • Dallas County Hospital District Blue Ribbon Master Capital Plan Advisory Committee (appointed in 2006 and 2005 by the Dallas County Commissioners Court)
  • The Women Presidents' Organization (membership by invitation only)
  • Texas Cultural Trust Council Board of Directors and Executive Committee
  • Women's Leadership Exchange (Southwest Board)
  • Greenhill School Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
  • The Dallas Assembly (membership by invitation only)
  • The Dallas Citizens Council (membership by invitation only)
  • Turtle Creek Manor (Board of Directors)
  • Attorneys Serving the Community (Co-Honorary Chair, 2003)
  • State Bar of Texas Women in the Profession Committee 
  • State Bar of Texas Task Force on Women and Minorities (appointed in 2006 by the State Bar of Texas)
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Listed

  • Recognized in 2008 as one of the "Extraordinary Women in Texas Law" by Texas Lawyer
  • Featured in the 2009 Women's Advantage Calendar
  • Recognized as one of "Dallas/Fort Worth's Most Influential Women" by Dallas Business Journal.
  • Recognized among the 2008 "Most Powerful and Influential Women in Texas" by Texas Diversity magazine
  • Recognized among the Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Lawdragon, 2008, 2007, 2006
  • Awarded the 2007 Justice David Wellington Chew Award by the Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas
  • Recipient of the 2007 "Women of Spirit" Award by the American Jewish Congress Southwest Region
  • Recognized among the Top 500 Dealmakers in America by Lawdragon in 2007
  • Awarded the 2006 Louise B. Raggio Award by the Dallas Women Lawyers Association
  • Awarded the 2005 Highest Achievement in the Law by the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce
  • Named Finalist in 2006 and 2005 by the Association for Women Journalists for the Vivian Castleberry Award
  • Named one of the "Top Five" Real Estate Lawyers in Texas, Texas Lawyer - Go To Guide
  • Named one of the "Best Lawyers" in Dallas, D Magazine
  • Named a "Super Lawyer," Texas Monthly, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
  • Named one of the "Top 50 Women Lawyers," Texas Monthly

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Education
  • JD, 1985, George Washington University
  • BA, 1982, Columbia University
Admitted
  • Texas
  • New York
  • Connecticut
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