|
Catharina Haynes
is a highly respected former state court judge who is widely praised
by lawyers and judges alike for her intellect, integrity, and work
ethic.
- Judge Haynes has been nominated
to the Fifth Circuit, which hears appeals from the federal district
courts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Judge Haynes has a
distinguished record as a state court judge and practicing attorney.
- Judge Haynes recently returned
to private practice at the well-regarded national law firm of
Baker Botts, LLP, where she works in the litigation department.
- While in private practice,
she has handled a wide range of complicated cases in state
and federal court, arguing in trial courts and the court to
which she is nominated—the Fifth Circuit.
- Prior to her return to private
practice, Judge Haynes served as a state court judge. In 1998,
Judge Haynes was elected Judge of the 191st District Court in
Dallas, winning re-election in 2002.
- As a trial judge, Judge
Haynes presided over 190 jury trials and approximately 100
bench trials. She disposed of over 7000 cases involving a
full range of civil topics including complex commercial disputes,
disputes involving lenders, commercial litigation, insurance
coverage and bad faith litigation, personal injury, trade
secrets and other intellectual property matters, and employment
disputes.
- Prior to being elected judge,
Judge Haynes was a partner at Baker Botts LLP. She has also served
as an associate at both Baker Botts and at Thompson & Knight,
another highly regarded law firm.
Judge Haynes’ abilities
and commitment to the community have been repeatedly recognized.
- Judge Haynes has won several
awards and professional honors including the 2006 State Bar of
Texas Presidential Commendation, 2006 Florida Tech Alumni Association
Outstanding Achievement Award, 2005 DAYL Foundation Award of Excellence,
2004 Dallas Women Lawyers Association Louise B. Raggio Award,
2003 Dallas Women Lawyers Association Outstanding Board Member
Award, and 1996 and 2002 Dallas Bar Association Jo Anna Moreland
Outstanding Committee Chair Award.
- When running for re-election,
she received the endorsement of The Dallas Morning News, which
opined, “Catharina Haynes (R) has energy, intelligence and a strong
commitment to the law. Those qualities earn her re-election.”
The paper also stated, “She runs a fair, efficient court."
Judge Haynes has outstanding
academic credentials.
- Judge Haynes graduated second
in her class from Emory University School of Law and received
her J.D. with distinction at age 22. She served on the Emory Law
Journal.
- She graduated first in her class
from the Florida Institute of Technology, earning a B.S. in psychology
at age 19.
Judge Haynes has demonstrated
commitment to the legal profession and the community.
- She has been active in numerous
bar associations, including as Chair of the Vickery Meadow Subcommittee
of the Dallas Bar Association Pro Bono Activities Committee.
- She has volunteered extensively
in the community, holding several volunteer leadership positions
and volunteering to serve as a judge at a pro bono clinic where
she presided over matters such as uncontested divorces and adoptions.
She also initiated and participated in an effort to prepare a
brochure for pro se litigants in state civil courts.
Additional Biographical Information:
Firm
Bio from Baker Botts, LLP
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070717-10.html
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
|
