Mon, Jun 03
|West University Community Center
Speaker: Harris County Attorney, Christian Menefee
Learn about the Harris County Attorney's office, which represents Harris County government, Flood Control District, Toll Road Authority, and Emergency Services Network in all civil matters.
Time & Location
Jun 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
West University Community Center, 6104 Auden St, Houston, TX 77005, USA
About the event
As the Harris County Attorney, Christian D. Menefee is the chief civil lawyer for the largest county in Texas. He manages an office of 250+ attorneys and staff who represent the county, its 60 elected officials, and its 18,000+ employees in all civil matters and lawsuits. Elected at 32 years old, he is the youngest person and the first African-American to serve as Harris County Attorney.
Prior to taking office, Christian practiced at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, focusing on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters in federal court, and representing clients in matters involving the US Department of Justice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other government agencies. Christian began his career at Norton Rose Fulbright, where he focused on business litigation in federal and state courts, investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other matters involving the SEC.
Social time and refeshments 6:30 - 7 pm
Meeting 7 - 8 pm