AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Colin Phillips is an Associate at Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing (AZA) since July 2020, with prior experience as an Associate at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP from September 2017 to July 2020, and as a Summer Associate at Patterson + Sheridan, LLP in July 2016. Colin also held a Summer Associate position focused on Intellectual Property at Akin Gump from May 2016 to July 2016. Earlier experience includes working as an Associate Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin from January 2013 to August 2015, where responsibilities included contributions to NASA's Mission Control Center on various projects. A Technical Intern at Ball Aerospace in 2012 provided experience in designing software simulators, while wilderness guiding at Northern Tier High Adventure Bases involved leading canoe trips over two summers. Colin holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of Houston Law Center and a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering with a minor in computer science from Texas A&M University.
AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Talented, Tough and Courtroom-Tested Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing, or AZA, is first and foremost a trial firm. Our more than 50 lawyers have been in a trial nearly every month since 2016, despite courthouse closures because of Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19. We tried 23 cases total in the years 2018 and 2019. In 2020, when many courts were closed, we tried six cases and we tried 13 in 2021. Now in 2022, we have already tried five cases. Our courtroom experience, our knowledge of what will matter to a jury or judge, and our command of trial technology permit us to do this efficiently. Being trial-ready also strongly influences settlement. Opponents recognize that with more than 225 trials under our belts, we have confidence in our position and our ability to advocate that position. In fact, AZA is often hired on the eve of trial, once it has become clear that the case must be tried. We try cases from both sides of the table. Our practice areas include: Commercial Litigation Intellectual Property Oil & Gas / Energy Company Investigations Trade Secrets and Covenents Not To Compete Construction & Real Estate Litigation