Mitby Pacholder Johnson PLLC (MPJ) was proud to sponsor the Harvard Law School Association of Houston’s recent panel discussion on the Texas Business Court, an event that brought together prominent members of the Texas legal community to explore the court’s role in handling complex commercial disputes efficiently and effectively.
The distinguished panel included Justice James Sullivan of the Texas Supreme Court (HLS ’06), Justice April Farris of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals (HLS ’09), and Judges Sofia Adrogué and Grant Dorfman of the Eleventh Business Court Division — two of the first judges appointed to the Houston division.
The discussion examined the Texas Business Court’s purpose, structure, and potential to streamline the resolution of high-stakes business litigation in the state.
Steve Mitby, a Harvard Law School graduate (HLS ’02) and founding partner of MPJ, emphasized the importance of open dialogue within the legal community.
“Panel discussions such as this one provide a perspective that fuels our support for conversations — where informed dialogue drives meaningful insight and shapes the future of business litigation in Texas,” Mitby said. “Looking ahead, our firm will keep backing initiatives that push the practice of law forward — here in Texas and on the national stage.”
Established by the Texas Legislature in 2023, the Texas Business Court was designed to provide a specialized venue for complex business disputes. The Eleventh Division, based in Houston, was officially sworn in on November 19, 2024, marking a significant step in the court’s statewide rollout.
MPJ’s sponsorship of the event reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering thought leadership and advancing excellence in business litigation across Texas and beyond.