Biography

Solace Southwick has practiced trial law for more than thirty years.  Solace’s practice has included a wide range of industries and legal issues, including environmental torts, securities law, ERISA disputes, and employment law, but her primary focus has been contract and commercial disputes.  Solace particularly enjoys untangling thorny legal issues in both trial and appellate courts, and she has substantial experience arguing in Texas and federal courts of appeals.  

During her years of practice, Solace has participated in jury and bench trials as well as arbitrations, and she has appeared in multiple federal and state courts across the country.

Solace has two grown children and spends much of her leisure time in the mountains of southwestern Montana.   

Education

The University of Texas School of Law

• J.D., with honors

Smith College

• B.A.

Judicial Clerkships

• Law Clerk, Hon. Carolyn Dineen King, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 

• Law Clerk, Hon. Nathan Hecht, Supreme Court of Texas

Honors & Awards

• Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation

Professional & Community Involvement

• Memorial Villages Police Department, Police Commissioner (Since 2018)

Previous Affiliations

• Reynolds Frizzell LLP, Counsel (2012-2015) and Litigation and Appellate Partner (2015–2022)

• McGuire Woods LLP, Senior Counsel (2006–2012)

• Andrews Kurth Kenyon, Litigation Partner (2001-2006)

• Mayor, Day, Caldwell & Keeton, LLP, Associate (1989-1996) and Litigation Partner (1996-2001)

Admissions

• Texas