Kessler Collins

🌀 Meet Eleanor McGahan, Summer Associate:

A rising 2L at Texas A&M University School of Law, Eleanor is focused on pursuing a career in transactional law while simultaneously building a strong foundation in litigation skills. Leveraging a degree in Economics from Texas A&M University, Eleanor brings analytical insight to complex business and legal frameworks. She loves being connected to the Texas A&M community and this upcoming year will serve as the Social Media Manager for the 12th Law Man.

Glad to have you on the team, Eleanor!

Kessler Collins, P.C. has once again been recognized for Litigation: General Commercial by Chambers and Partners—a reflection of our continued commitment to delivering results in complex commercial disputes.

The firm has built its reputation by achieving remarkable results in high-stakes matters, from defending complex commercial disputes to protecting professionals' reputations. This recognition serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence and the value of selecting a law firm based on its proven capabilities.

We are honored to receive this recognition once again and remain dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation!

🌀 Meet Rose Cobey, Summer Associate:

Rose is a rising 3L at SMU Dedman School of Law with a strong focus on litigation and regulatory matters. Rose obtained her Series 7 Stockbroker’s License in 2021 and brings with her experience with FAA, FTC, and SEC regulations. Since starting law school, Rose made it her mission to be in a courtroom as much as possible over the last two years, including as a clerk for bankruptcy court and an extern for the Dallas District Attorney’s Office. She participates in Mock Trial (securing an impressive accomplishment as the Outstanding Advocate at the Premiere Trial Competition) and serves as an Associate Managing Editor for the SMU Law Review.

Thrilled to welcome you to the team, Rose!

🌀 Meet Regina Romero-Garza, Summer Associate:

Regina is a rising 3L at SMU Dedman School of Law with a demonstrated interest in litigation and advocacy. She earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Southern Methodist University, where she also minored in Spanish and Arabic, giving her a broad perspective on communication and cross-cultural issues. Regina is actively involved in the law school community, serving as President of Women in Law, competing on Moot Court teams, and working as an Articles Editor for the International Law Review. She is expected to graduate in May 2027.

Welcome aboard, Regina!

🌀 Meet Olivia Cooper, Summer Associate:

Currently a rising 3L at Texas A&M University School of Law, Olivia is interested in corporate transactional work and seeks to leverage her background in Business Administration and International Business, along with practical experience gained through Texas A&M’s Entrepreneurship and Tax Dispute Resolution Clinics, to navigate complex business and client related matters. Olivia also serves as a Senior Staff Member of the Texas A&M Law Review and is a member of the Texas A&M ADR Competition Team, where she has competed in both Negotiation and Client Counseling competitions, most notably placing among the top six teams nationally in the ABA Client Counseling Competition.

So glad you’re here, Olivia!

We are thrilled to welcome our 2026 Summer Associates — Olivia Cooper, Regina Romero-Garza, Rose Cobey, and Eleanor McGahan to the firm this summer. Each brings an impressive record of academic achievement, commitment to the legal profession, and a desire to absorb all that the legal profession has to offer. We’re excited to have this group with us for the summer and are eager to share more about them in the days ahead!

Stay Tuned.

We're excited to share that Founding Partner, Gary Kessler, along with some of America's greatest trial lawyers and judges, will be teaching at the upcoming Deposition Skills: Dallas program taking place at the SMU Dedman School of Law, June 4–5, 2026.

Participate in this program and you'll receive on-your-feet training along with incisive, constructive commentary in a warm and supportive learning environment. NITA's learning-by-doing methodology allows you to take chances, experiment, and practice, one skill at a time, as you build your repertoire and develop your own unique style.

For additional information about this program visit, https://info.nita.org/SODP626

Gary looks forward to seeing you there!

On Monday, Kessler Collins, P.C., on behalf of world-renowned artist Wyland and the Wyland Foundation, dispatched a formal Cease and Desist to 3PZ Property Company, the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Dallas, and FIFA (Americas), Inc., demanding an immediate halt to the destruction of Wyland's iconic mural "Ocean Life", also known as Whaling Wall 82, located at 505 N. Akard Street in downtown Dallas.

The approximately 17,000-square-foot, eight-story mural stood for nearly three decades as a celebrated landmark in the heart of Dallas. This iconic mural and the spirit of conservation for which it stood was drowned in a sea of commercialism to facilitate FIFA World Cup 2026 promotional content. The destruction of this work occurred without Wyland's prior knowledge and express written consent—a blatant violation of federal law.

The law is clear: a property owner must obtain a written waiver from the artist before taking any action that would destroy a protected work. This obligation was ignored entirely. Whether by negligence, flagrant disregard, or both, the result is the same: an irreversible destruction of a federally protected work of art in the name of a FIFA promotional campaign.

Federal law does not yield to World Cup schedules, commercial timelines, nor the indifference of property owners. Kessler Collins intends to identify and hold accountable every party responsible.

As Wyland said: "If they can get away with it, then all the public art in Dallas and all the public art in America is at risk."

Kessler Collins stands with Wyland and intends to zealously pursue full accountability for the destruction of "Ocean Life" and to establish a precedent that protects public art across the country.

This matter is about principles of marine conservation, the integrity of public art, and the rights of artists. In that spirit, Wyland has committed any monetary recovery to the Dallas art community, conservation initiatives, and school art programs.

Read the full press release on our website, link in our bio!

New Enforcement Alert for SUD Records:

The HHS Office of Civil Rights is now accepting patient complaints involving substance use disorder records and has expanded authority to investigate and penalize noncompliance under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

This update affects healthcare providers and organizations that diagnose, treat, refer, or receive SUD-related protected health information.

Read the full legal alert for details on the expanded regulatory and enforcement framework: Link in our bio!

For commercial landlords, tenant distress is not just a financial issue—it’s a timing issue.

Early detection and consistent, strategic action can preserve leverage, security, and long-term value.

Our latest In Brief outlines the warning signs to watch for and the steps landlords should take now in today’s volatile environment—don't miss out!

Link to article in bio!!