パートナー
Mason Parham
Commercial Litigation and Disputes
Securities and Shareholder Litigation
Crisis Management and Strategic Response
Securities and Shareholder Litigation
Crisis Management and Strategic Response
MASON PARHAM is a commercial litigator that represents clients in complex business disputes and high stakes litigation, including domestic litigation in state and federal courts, multi-jurisdictional cases, complex expert proceedings, national class actions, and domestic and international arbitration. With an unwavering commitment to client service, Mason has helped clients navigate every phase of litigation, from pre-suit investigations through trial, and he has built a track record of success in both state and federal courts and before arbitral tribunals. Mason’s practice focuses broadly on oil and gas disputes, securities and shareholder litigation, and he also has experience with labor and employment disputes, insurance litigation, crisis management, and internal investigations.
経験
- 代表案件
- メンバーシップ&アクティビティ
Representative matters include the following:
- Represents healthcare company in putative securities class actions alleging violations of Securities Exchange Act and Securities Act.
- Represents former officer of publicly traded construction company in multiple stockholder suits alleging violations of Securities Exchange Act.
- Represents Fortune 500 energy company in lawsuit brought by state attorney general alleging violations of state consumer protection statutes.
- Represented digital infrastructure company in purchase price dispute following acquisition of significant U.S. datacenter, resulting in decision in client’s favor on all items in dispute.
- Represented a publicly traded building products company in shareholder derivative litigation, resulting in dismissals in multiple jurisdictions.
- Represented Fortune 500 company in purchase price dispute following US$925 million acquisition, resulting in complete victory in client’s favor.
- Represented international oil and gas company in international arbitration arising from natural gas sale and purchase agreement, resulting in favorable arbitral award regarding construction of complex multi-year agreement.
- Represented a publicly traded building products company and a private equity firm in an arbitration arising from the US$1.4 billion acquisition of a building products company, resulting in complete victory for the client.
- Represented a publicly traded building products company in the successful resolution of a significant securities class action lawsuit alleging violations of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.
- Represented international oil and gas company in international arbitration arising from LNG sale and purchase agreement, resulting in favorable resolution.
- Represented a Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited in COVID-19-related litigation, resulting in dismissals in multiple jurisdictions.
- Represented a distribution and marketing company in investigating former employee’s cybersecurity violations, and won final judgment at trial for violations of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and theft of trade secrets.
- Represented a midstream oil and gas client in litigation related to a dispute over the co-ownership of a gas processing facility, which was favorably resolved after securing preliminary dismissal.
- Represented a midstream oil and gas client in litigation over royalty payments and won summary judgment on multiple claims.
- Represented oil exploration client in shareholder derivative litigation arising from alleged royalty underpayments and secured dismissal with prejudice.
- Represented an oilfield services client in litigation arising from alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Represented an oil industry client in joint Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigation in connection with a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation into international operations.
- Represented a pharmaceutical company in global risk assessment stemming from investigation into alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
- Represented a mortgage wholesaler in litigation involving allegations of theft of trade secrets and violations of restrictive covenants.
- Dallas Bar Association
- SMU Mustang Exchange Mentorship Program
- Best Buddies – North Texas Advisory Board
得意分野
業務内容
ニュース&インサイト
資格
弁護士資格・登録
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, W.D. of Texas
- U.S. District Court, N.D. of Texas
- U.S. District Court, S.D. of Texas
- Texas
学歴
- SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2013 (summa cum laude)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University, B.A., 2009 (magna cum laude, Alpha Chi National Honor Society)