Jake Posey was admitted to the bar in 2003 from the Texas A&M University School of Law. He was a Dean's List Graduate and member of the Mock Trial Team in 2001-2002. Mr. Posey regularly speaks at public engagements over various legal and public policy topics.
Born Beaumont, Texas, admitted to bar, 2003, Texas. Licensed to practice before all Texas District Courts, Texas Supreme Court as well as the U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas and Western District of Texas.
Education: Baylor University (B.A. Marketing and Management Information Systems, 1998); Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (J.D., 2003). Dean’s List. Member, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law Mock Trial Team 2001-2002, Law Clinic Student Attorney 2003, Texas Wesleyan Order of Barristers.
Memberships (Current and Past):
• State Bar of Texas
• Austin Bar Association
• Williamson County Bar Association
• State Bar of Texas Council Member - Legislative and Campaign Law Section
• Captain - Texas State Guard (JAG Corp.)
• National Order of Barristers
• Texas A&M School of Law Order of Barristers
• Director, Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 32
• The Professional Advocacy Association of Texas (PAAT)
Honors:
Selected as one of Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” as published in Texas Monthly for 2014
Selected as one of Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” as published in Texas Monthly for 2013,
Selected as one of Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” as published in Texas Monthly for 2012,
Selected as one of Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” as published in Texas Monthly for 2011,
Selected as one of Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” as published in Texas Monthly for 2009,
Selected as one of Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” as published in Texas Monthly for 2008.
Nominated and inducted into the National Order of Barristers in 2003.
Nominated and inducted into the Texas Wesleyan Order of Barristers in 2003.
Speaking:
Texas Franchise Taxes – HB 3 “Margin Tax”- Texas Association of Personnel Consultants, January 2007.
“Intersection: Business and Public Policy” - Aquatic Professionals Education Council, August 2007.
“Texas Legislative Update” – 2007 T.A.P.C. Annual Conference – Irving, Texas.
“State Legislative Races: Insights and Impact” - Nueces County Republican Women , July 2008.
“APEC Texas Legislative Update” – 2009 Southwest Pool and Spa Show – Galveston, Texas.
“SB 1982 – Protecting Competitive Markets” - Aquatic Professionals Education Council, May 2009.
“Pre-Veto Legislative Highlights” - Nueces County Republican Women, June 2009.
“Limited Licensing Update” - Region 9 IPSSA Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, July 2009.
“APEC Texas Legislative Update” – 2010 Southwest Pool and Spa Show – San Antonio, Texas.
“APEC Service Update” – 2011 Southwest Pool and Spa Show – Arlington, Texas.
“Working with the Lobby” - Republican Leadership Conference, January 2011
Author: Interim Report to the 79th Texas Legislature, House Committee on Regulated Industries, 2005.