Raika R. Rowe

Education

• J.D. St. Mary's University School of Law (1999); Law Clerk, Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Natural Resource Commission (1998)

• B.A.,  University of Texas at Austin (1996); Legislative Intern, Texas House of Representatives (1995)

• Environmental Intensive Program,  Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law (1997)

Experience

Attorney, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde & Zech, P.C.                     

• Prosecuted in multiple Municipal Courts.

• Advised the council, boards and staff of Municipalities and Economic Development Corporations on state and federal statutes, and relevant codes and charters. Supported entity responses to public information requests.

• Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed letters, briefs, contracts, agreements, leases, easements and deeds.

• Partnered with internal teams to represent clients at State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and in federal court.

Attorney, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission                                       

• Lead agency response to public information requests. Trained team, configured software and other tools to support team.

• Drafted letters and briefs to Texas Attorney General.

Attorney, Hoang and Tran PLLC                                                                 

• Represented clients in Municipal Courts, District courts and at SOAH.

• Provided Family and General Law representation. Drafted, and negotiated contracts, agreements, and probate documents.

Attorney, Bexar Met Water District                                                             

• Drafted contracts, memoranda and licenses.

• Advised the board and staff on state codes, state statutes and federal statutes, including but not limited to procurement and contracting laws.

• Worked to resolve human resource, easement and other issues for the District.

Attorney, Law Offices of Barbara Quirk                                                

• Conducted legal research and document production for defense of public entities in district court.

Policy Analyst, Texas Department of Transportation                                  

• Monitored, reported on and participated in the legislative process as it related to agency functions.

• Researched and analyzed legislation regarding public transportation and human resource issues.

• Communicated with TxDOT division directors and engineers, and legislative offices to support effective proposed legislation and to resolve public concerns with the agency.

Legal Counsel, Texas Municipal League                                                    

• Drafted opinions, amicus briefs, and articles for publication on issues that affect municipalities.

• Counseled and provided training to city officials and staff regarding state and federal laws, including natural resource and water law.

• Represented TML member cities at legislative hearings and at stakeholder meetings.

Staff Attorney, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission                                 

• Project Manager for reviews of state agencies; lead the research efforts of teams.

• Developed statutory and management recommendations.

• Wrote reports to the Legislature, and testified before legislative committees.

• Worked extensively with state agencies, legislative staff and interest groups.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• Member: Texas City Attorney Association

• Member: Williamson County Bar Associations

Community Involvement

• The Urban Forests Stewards Program

Admitted to Practice

• Texas