Esther Y. Pena - Austin, TX

Esther Y. Pena is Of Counsel with the Firm. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in History from the University of Texas–Pan American in Edinburg, Texas in 2007, and her Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas in 2012. Ms. Peña was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2013. Ms. Peña has extensive experience in local government and municipal law, including the Texas Public Information Act, the Texas Open Meetings Act, contract law and procurement, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Her experience also includes civil litigation, education law, labor and employment law, municipal and county civil service, economic development and tax abatement, election law, and general counsel representation for local governmental entities. She has particular expertise in municipal and county land use matters, the drafting and interpretation of municipal ordinances, regulations, and resolutions, and advising on local and state government infrastructure projects. Ms. Peña also has significant experience preparing and negotiating complex contracts, including Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreements.