Thompson & Knight Partner Named to the Houston Zoo Board of Directors

Detroit, MI, October 06, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Ricky A. Raven on being appointed to the Board of Directors for the Houston Zoo.

Raven is a Partner in the Trial Practice Group of Thompson & Knight’s Houston office. He has been practicing in Houston for 25 years and has extensive experience in the resolution of complex litigation involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants as well as in handling single-party disputes. He has first-chaired more than 100 jury trials to verdict. Raven is a member of Thompson & Knight’s Houston Office Executive Committee and Diversity and Inclusion Committee. He is involved in numerous professional and civic organizations and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White Inc., Texas Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters, and Lawdragon 500 “Leading Lawyers in America” by Lawdragon Inc. for multiple years.

Founded in 1922, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure serving more than 1.8 million guests annually. The Houston Zoo is set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape located in Hermann Park and is home to more than 6,000 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. Operated by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., the Houston Zoo is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species, the provision of engaging educational opportunities, and the creation of stimulating exhibits that broaden guest experiences. The Houston Zoo is also accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). For information, please visit the zoo's website.

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