About
Culhane Meadows PLLC, founded in 1990, is a full-service law firm serving clients across diverse locations, with a significant presence in Dallas, TX, and surrounding areas. The firm is known for its practical and creative approach to business and tax law, catering to complex domestic and international joint ventures, private equity investments, and growth companies in various fields. Their team of experienced attorneys provides efficient and effective solutions for their clients' key business issues, ranging from negotiations, contract advice, corporate structuring, to dispute resolution. Clients appreciate their balanced and thoughtful approach, which enables them to close deals while building resilient teams.
Specialties
Entity representing
Individual, Business, Non-profit
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Culhane Meadows PLLC
100 Crescent Court
Dallas, TX 75201
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Work Experience
Managing Partner
Culhane Meadows PLLC
2013 - Present
Partner
Fsb Fisher Broyles
2008 - 2013
Partner
Hunton & Williams
2005 - 2008
Partner
Duane Morris, LLP
2004 - 2005
Partner
Alston & Bird, LLP
1998 - 2004
Partner
Hicks, Maloof & Campbell, PC
1991 - 1998
Associate
Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner
1987 - 1991
Partner
Culhane Meadows, PLLC
2013 - Present
Director
Basinger, Leggett, Clemons, Bowling, Shore & Crouch, PLLC
2007 - 2013
Associate
Donohoe, Jameson & Carroll, LLP
1997 - 2001
Shareholder
Jenkens & Gilchrist, PC.
2001 - 2007
Associate
Strasburger & Price
1993 - 1997
Partner
Culhane Meadows, PLLC
2016 - Present
CEO
Pantheon of Women
2013 - Present
Outsourced General Counsel
Advanced Ecology, Ltd.
2011 - 2012
Outsourced General Counsel
Cross Creek Pictures, AlphaDev, the Trek Companies, Enron Corp.
2009 - 2015
Member
Bespoke Growth Partners, Inc.
2008 - 2010
Sponsor
Houston Angel Network
2008 - 2010
Member
Partners in Growth
2008 - 2010
Joint Venture Counsel
Shell Oil Company
2006 - 2010
Partner
Phillips & Reiter, PLLC
2005 - 2015
Attorney
PSRG Inc. (Houston, TX)
2005 - 2012
Outside counsel
Aquinas Companies
2005 - 2011
Partner
Hunton & Williams
2007 - 2013
Shareholder
Jenkens & Gilchrist
1988 - 2007
Partner
Culhane Meadows PLLC
2015 - Present
Senior Counsel, Marketing Practices
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
1997 - 2000
Partner, Head of Chicago Trademark Practice
Reed Smith
2000 - 2015
Attorney
Leo Burnett U.S.A.
1988 - 1997
Partner and Chair, Financial Services Group
Culhane Meadows PLLC
2017 - Present
Partner
Culhane Meadows PLLC
2013 - Present
General Counsel, Americas
The Weir Group PLC
2011 - 2013
Counsel
Jones Day
2001 - 2011
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
eVentures, Inc./Novo Networks, Inc.
1999 - 2001
General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer
HW Finance/HW Partners, LP
1996 - 1999
Attorney
PepsiCo
1994 - 1995
Associate
White & Case
1990 - 1996
Managing Partner
Culhane Meadows PLLC
2013 - Present
Captain, JAG Corps
Texas State Guard
2011 - Present
Partner
FisherBroyles, LLP
2011 - 2013
Shareholder
Mullin Law, PC
2008 - 2011
General Counsel
Wyrick Productions, Inc.
2006 - 2007
Partner
Roberts & Grant, P.C.
2002 - 2007
Associate Attorney
Kessler & Collins, PC
2004 - 2005
Attorney
Grant Law Offices
2000 - 2002
Attorney
Sheinfeld, Maley & Kay, P.C.
1991 - 2000
Partner
Culhane Meadows PLLC
2017 - Present
Judicial Intern to the Honorable William Greendyke
United States Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Tex)
1990 - 1991
Chief Executive Officer
Silvershift Corporation
2001 - Present
Assistant Prof. ('11-'17) - Associate Prof. ('17-Present)
Columbia College Of Chicago
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor
University Of Connecticut School Of Law
2009 - 2009
Vice President - Senior Vice President, Legal/Business Affairs
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
2006 - 2009
General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Operating Officer
Cognitive Concepts, Inc.
2001 - 2005
General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & VP of Business Affairs
Onair Streaming Networks, Inc.
2000 - 2001
Partner
Manatt Phelps & Phillips
1999 - 2000
Of Counsel
Gardner Carton & Douglas
1996 - 1999
Adjunct Co-Professor/Lecturer
Chicago Kent College Of Law
1999 - 2010
Associate
Manatt Phelps & Phillips
1993 - 1996
Associate
Milgrim Thomajan & Lee
1989 - 1993
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law
1986
University of North Carolina
1983
South Texas College of Law Houston
1993
Southern Methodist University
1997
University of Texas System, Austin
1988
New England School of Law
1978
Cornell University
1974
University of Texas System, El Paso
1984
Texas Tech University School of Law
1993
The University of Texas At Austin
1987
University of Texas School of Law
1991
College of William and Mary
1988
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
1989
Pacific Lutheran University
1982
Duke University School of Law
1990
The University of Texas At Austin
1987
Creighton University School of Law
1986
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
2005
DePaul University College of Law
1992
DePaul University
1988
Duke University School of Law
1988
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1985
Fordham University School of Law
1990
University of Virginia
1987
Pepperdine School of Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
2003
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
2004
University of Texas
1998
Baylor University
2000
University of Houston
1991
University of Texas School of Law
1990
University of Southern California
1988
University of Southern California Law School
1988
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1985
New York University School of Law
Law
1993
University of Texas School of Law
1990
New England School of Law
Law
1978
Cornell University
Government and International Affairs
1974
University of Chicago
University of Michigan
Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
Law
1986
University of North Carolina
Mathematics
1983
University of Virginia
Political and Social Thought
1987
Fordham University School of Law
Law
1990
University of Houston Law Center
Emory University
Law
2018
Duke University School of Law
1990
The University of Texas At Austin
1987
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Intellectual Property
2005
DePaul University College of Law
Law
1992
DePaul University
1988
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Law
1987
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
1984
Texas Tech University School of Law
1993
The University of Texas At Austin
1987
University of Texas System, El Paso
1984
Pepperdine School of Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
Mediation/Dispute Resolution
2003
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
Law School
2004
Baylor University
Political Science and Telecommunications
2000
University of Texas
Finance
1998
University of Houston
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1991
Marquette University Law School
1994
Creighton University School of Law
1986
University of Texas School of Law
Law
1991
College of William and Mary
1988
Southern Methodist University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1997
University of Southern California Law School
Law
1988
University of Southern California
1988
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1985
Duke University School of Law
Law
1988
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1985
South Texas College of Law Houston
Law
1993
University of Texas System, Austin
Accounting
1988
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
1989
Pacific Lutheran University
1982
Associations & Affiliations
State Bar of Georgia, Technology Law Section
Past Chair
New York City Bar Association, Information Technology Law Committee
Past Secretary/Treasurer
New York City Bar Association
Bankruptcy and Reorganization Comittee
New York City Bar Association
Structured Finance Committee
Association of the Bar of New York City
Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee
State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
State Bar of Texas, Computer and Technology Section
State Bar of Texas, Antitrust and Business Litigation Section
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section
North Dallas K-Life
Board of Directors
International Bar Association
Member
National Association of Credit Managers Southwest
Chairperson
American College of Bankruptcy Attorneys
Fellow
American Bankruptcy Institute
VP Publications
International Trademark Association
Member
Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys
Member
Commercial Finance Association
Member
The Risk Management Association Chicago Chapter
Board Member
American College of Investment Counsel
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP)
Pro Bono College of Texas
State Bar of Texas
American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
Dallas Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section
Member
John C. Ford Inn of Court
Barrister
State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Law Section
Attorney
Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA®)
The Event Safety Alliance
Chicago Bar Association
Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel
Association of Corporate Counsel
Publications
The Bankruptcy Strategist
“Turbulence Continues in ‘Safe Harbors"
2014
ExecSense
Handling Distressed Mergers & Acquisitions and Bankruptcy Sales
2012
Law Journal Newsletter (LJN)
“The ‘Unfinished Business’ of Failed Law Firms,” The Bankruptcy Strategist and Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report (November 2012) and Law Journal Newsletters: The Corporate Counselor (December 2012)
2012
The Bankruptcy Strategist
Gift Plans: Death Knell or Still on Life Support? The Standing of Holders of Unliquidated Out-of-the Money Claims"
2011
The Bankruptcy Strategist
How Safe Is The Harbor?”
2010
Inside The Minds: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Strategies
Meeting New Challenges in Representing Chapter 11 Debtors and Creditors,”
2010
The Bankruptcy Strategist
“First and Second Liens—Don’t Lien on Me (Too Much),”
2006
Pratt’s Journal on Bankruptcy Law
Purchase and Sale of Intellectual Property In Bankruptcy Cases,”
2005
The Bankruptcy Strategist
“Can the Marshalling Doctrine Rescue Reclaiming Creditors?”
2005
Association of the Bar of the City of New York, City Bar Center for Continuing Legal Education
Protecting Intellectual Property Assets in Bankruptcy,”
2003
The Bankruptcy Strategist
“Treatment of Directors and Officers Insurance Proceeds in Bankruptcy Cases,”
2002
NYSBA New York International Chapter News
International Bankruptcy Law: Territoriality vs. Universality, Rights of Secured Creditor Protected Under § 304 (c) (4) of the Bankruptcy Code (In re Treco),”
2001
The Bankruptcy Strategist
Proper Drafting of Executory Contracts Helps Avoid Unexpected Adverse Results,”
2000
Norton Bankruptcy Law Adviser
Significant Fifth Circuit Bankruptcy Decisions During 1999 (coauthored with the Honorable Barbara J. Houser, Chief Judge, Bankruptcy, Northern District of Texas
2000
Norton Bankruptcy Law Adviser
Significant Fifth Circuit Bankruptcy Decisions During 1998 (coauthored with the Honorable Barbara J. Houser, Chief Judge, Bankruptcy, Northern District of Texas
1999
Norton Bankruptcy Law Adviser
Significant Fifth Circuit Bankruptcy Decisions During 1997 (coauthored with the Honorable Barbara J. Houser, Chief Judge, Bankruptcy, Northern District of Texas
1998
Norton Bankruptcy Law Adviser
Significant Fifth Circuit Bankruptcy Decisions During 1996 (coauthored with the Honorable Barbara J. Houser, Chief Judge, Bankruptcy, Northern District of Texas
1997
Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute Seminar
Recent Developments in Commercial and Consumer Cases
1997
Bankruptcy Law Advisor
Significant Fifth Circuit Bankruptcy Decisions During 1995
1996
Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute (21st Annual)
Recent Developments in Commercial and Consumer Cases
1996
Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA®) Journal, Vol. 17, No. 1
Business Sense Arrow Straight: An Examination of Brand Community and Philanthropy Bordering on Social Entrepreneurship as Primary Reasons for the Success of Vans Warped Tour
2017
Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA®) Journal - Vol. 16, No. 1
Review: "Lyman, Kevin. The New Music Biz: Bands, Brands, Managers & Tours (Video Series)"
2016
Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA®) Journal - Vol. 16, No. 1
Review: "Leavens, Thomas R. Music Law for General Practitioner"
2016
Billboard Magazine
Ten Reasons Authors Aren't Retaking Their Copyrights
2015
American Journal of Arts Management
The Little Law that Could (and Probably Will): Section 203 Copyright Recapture Terminations in America
2015
International Journal of Arts Management
The Second City is first in creative Entrepreneurship
2015
Internet Innovators
Elon Musk: American computer scientist
2013
Internet Innovators
Max Levchin: American computer scientist
2013
Speaking Engagements
Foundation for Accounting Education and Financial Reorganization Committee Conference
Representing Debtors In Bankruptcy Including Pre-Filing Planning, First Day Motions, DIP Financing and Plan Negotiations,”
2001
Foundation for Accounting Education and Financial Reorganization,Bankruptcy Reorganization Committee Conference
“September 11: Impact on Insurance and Other Contractual Obligations,”
2002
Corporate training
Lending Internationally
2010
Corporate training
Secured Transactions
2005
Corporate training
Note Purchase Agreements
2003
Corporate training
UCC Financing Statements
2000
Corporate training
Commercial Lending
1995
Corporate training
Equipment Leasing
1999
Corporate training
Secured Transaction
1994
Dallas Bar Association
Impact of Military Service on Litigation
Corporate training
UCC Article 9
1992
2018 MEIEA Summit
Club Management: Practicum: A Case Study in Evidence that Practicums are "Better" than Internships
2018
University of Dayton School of Law 27th Annual Program in Law and Technology (PILT) Seminar
Digital Music Sampling: Back in 'Vogue' After the 9th Circuit Madonna Ruling?
2017
South by Southwest Music Festival
Arrow Straight: Success of Vans Warped Tour
2017
Culhane Meadows 2017 Partners Retreat
Cross-Marketing Process and Follow-Up
2017
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Business Education Workshops
How to Get Loans and Investments, or Sell Your Business
2017
Columbia College Chicago
Stupid Polack: A Discussion of Hate Speech and Safe Zones
2017
South by Southwest Music Festival
Section 203 Copyright Recapture Terminations
2016
Chicago Filmmakers
Lights, Camera, Legal Action
2016
University of Dayton School of Law 2015 Program in Law and Technology (PILT) Scholarly Symposia Series
Chaos & Copyrights: Clearing Up the 'Blurred Lines' of Infringement in Williams v. Bridgeport
2015
Columbia College Chicago
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for the Visual Arts
2015
Illinois Institute of Technology Master's Program in Intellectual Property Management & Markets
The Human Side of Intellectual Asset Management
2015
Chicago Music Commission
Licensing Your Work
2013
Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Make You or Break You: A frank discussion of crisis management
2008
Chicago Music Commission
Licensing Music for Commercials, Film and Television
2012
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham Seminar on Media, Telecom & Technology Convergence
Content in the Wireless Age
2006
Chicago Bar Association Computer Law Committee
Comply or Consequences: a discussion of practical methodologies to enforce end user compliance with the intended use(s) of your clients' web sites
2005
Understanding Basic Copyright Law 2002
Copyright, Music and the Internet
2002
Chicago Bar Association Computer Law Committee
Webcast and Die! - Recent Developments Under the Music-Related Provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
2002
Second Annual American Conference Institute Advanced Forum on Licensing & Distribution
Ensuring That Your Shrinkwrap and Clickwrap Licenses Provide Maximum Protection
2001
20th Annual University of Southern California Institute for Corporate Counsel
Commerce in Cyberspace
2001
Services offered
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Copyright Attorney
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers
Consumer Lawyer
International Law Attorney
Government & Administrative Lawyer
Tax Attorney
Corporate Law Attorney
Contract Attorney