AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Ryan Hackney is a legal professional with extensive experience in the field, currently serving as a Partner at AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing since October 2014. Prior to this role, Ryan held the position of Associate at Gibbs & Bruns LLP from October 2010 to October 2014 and served as a Law Clerk for United States District Court Judge Sim Lake from September 2009 to August 2010. Ryan’s writing and editing career, spanning from June 2001 to December 2007, includes notable publications such as McGraw Hill’s GMAT and various historical and travel guides. Educationally, Ryan holds a JD from The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas School of Law, obtained between 2006 and 2009, and a combined BA and MA in History of Science from Harvard University, completed in 1997.
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