Gene L. Locke
Partner
Gene practices in the public law area. He is experienced in various state and local government subjects, including constitutional issues, public-private ventures, elections, redistricting, affirmative action, tort actions, public contracting, sports venue projects and franchise agreements. He has handled major litigation involving these and other public law issues while advising and assisting governmental clients. He has represented both government and corporate clients in various public law matters and other legal issues. Gene serves as general counsel to the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority and special counsel to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston and the Metropolitan Transit Authority. He is the former City Attorney for the City of Houston.
Representative Experience
- City Attorney, City of Houston, 1995-98
- Lead Counsel for Harris County-Houston Sports Authority in connection with the development of Minute Maid Park, Reliant Stadium and Toyota Center
- Developed successful small business programs for Port of Houston Authority and Metropolitan Transit Authority
- Represented numerous public and private entities in litigation on various public interest matters
- Frequent speaker on public policy and ethics issues
Publications
- A Conversation with Gene Locke - University of Houston Alum - 1969 University of Houston magazine web site (February 22, 2007)
Professional Recognition
- Texas DiversityFIRST Award, Texas Diversity Council (2007)
- Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly (2003, 2004)
- Distinguished Alumnus, South Texas College of Law (1996)
