Spring '23 Speakers
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Engagement #2: Kim FloresKim Flores concentrates her practice on affordable housing and community development finance. She represents for-profit and nonprofit developers in the acquisition, financing, development, construction and disposition of affordable housing. She has represented developers in ownership transfers requiring approval from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and other matters involving TDHCA.
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Engagement #4: Natasha MartinNatasha’s practice focuses on Administrative and Regulatory litigation with an emphasis in environmental and utility law. She has represented clients in contested cases and complaint proceedings before the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Texas Alcoholic and Beverage Commission, and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Natasha has experience counseling clients on regulatory permitting and enforcement on air, water, and waste issues. Natasha has also represented clients obtaining electric, water, and wastewater Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCNs). Also, Natasha serves as general counsel to several water supply corporations and groundwater conservation districts in Texas.
Prior to law school, Natasha worked as a technical air permit reviewer at the TCEQ where she reviewed mechanical and agricultural air permit applications in accordance with state and federal laws. |
Engagement #5: Abigail ChaconAbigail has defended General Contractors and Subcontractors involving construction defect matters throughout Central and South Texas. She’s also represented defendants regarding commercial disputes, personal injury, premises liability, and product liability matters. Abigail is experienced in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration. In her career, Abigail has gained extensive courtroom experience and successfully briefed, argued motions, and handled depositions and trial preparation.
Before moving to Austin, Texas, in 2020, Abigail practiced law in Edinburg, Texas as a Criminal Defense Attorney, representing clients in various cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. |
Engagement #6: Sujata AjmeraSujata Ajmera assists corporate and academic clients in I-9 compliance and securing lawful nonimmigrant, immigrant, and citizenship status for employees worldwide, including executives and managers, researchers, engineers, and specialized knowledge workers. She is Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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