Advisory Board

LEAD’s Advisory Committee brings unique knowledge and skills to the table to assist the Steering Committee in making key decisions related to governance and programming. The Advisory Committee promotes positive public relations and meaningful networking.

  • Sylvia Cardona

    Sylvia Cardona is an experienced and respected 20+ year trial lawyer, with significant experience in complex commercial litigation. She is a founding member of the LEAD Academy.

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  • Graciela Cigarroa

    Graciela is General Counsel at El Centro del Barrio d/b/a CentroMed. She has over 25 years of legal experience with a focus the last 15 years on nonprofit and health law.

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  • Malinda Gaul

    Malinda is a partner in Gaul and Dumont, where she has practiced labor and employment law for more than 22 years.

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  • Abigail Kampmann

    Abigail serves as the CEO of Principal Auto in San Antonio. She has been featured in San Antonio Woman and other publications. In 2012, she attended Harvard Business School's annual young President's Program.

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  • Chief Justice Rebeca Martinez

    Chief Justice Rebeca Martinez serves on the Fourth Court of Appeals.

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  • Donna McElroy

    Donna is a member of Dykema Cox Smith, where she has been a trial lawyer and problem solver for 30 years.

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  • Judge Karen Pozza

    Judge Pozza has served as Judge of the 407th District Court since 2001. Prior to her service on the bench, she was in private practice focusing on civil litigation.

  • Christine Reinhard

    Christine Reinhard is a founding partner in the law firm of Schmoyer Reinhard LLP where she represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment. She is a founding member of the LEAD Academy.

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  • Mary Stich

    Mary is VP and Associate General Counsel for Rackspace Hosting. She has over 20 years of legal experience.

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  • Catherine M. Stone

    Catherine is a shareholder at Langley & Banack. Since 1987, she has been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a civil appellate law specialist. Prior to joining Langley & Banack, Catherine served as Chief Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals.

  • Gindi Eckel Vincent

    Gindi is an author, speaker, blogger, and counsel at Exxon Mobil Corporation. She has been recognized as one of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women, one of Houston's Top 25 Role Models, and Houston's Outstanding Young Lawyer.

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  • Deborah Williamson

    Deborah is a member of Dykema Cox Smith. She has practiced insolvency and restructuring law for over 30 years.

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  • Former Judge Renee Yanta

    Former Judge Renee Yanta previously served as Judge of the 150th District Court, and currently practices at Law Office of Renee Yanta, PLLC, primarily focusing on arbitration and mediation.

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