Ryan Botkin

Partner

Ryan is a forward-thinking trial attorney who successfully litigates and resolves high-profile cases. For over 25 years, business leaders and investors have sought Ryan’s advice because he has a deep understanding of his clients’ businesses, has the experience and legal skills to assess the problems, and uses practical ideas and clear communication to get them fixed. Sometimes the problem must be resolved in court, and when necessary, Ryan has the skills and experience to fight and win the case.

Ryan serves as a leader of the firm’s commercial litigation practice and has a formidable track record of success handling and winning high-stakes litigation matters for companies and individuals in the Austin area and beyond. Ryan has served as counsel for Fortune 50 companies, technology firms, private equity and VC investors, e-commerce, and software companies, in addition to representing multiple public institutions. He has successfully handled hotly contested matters in the state, federal, and appellate courts, in arbitration, and before regulatory bodies.

Ryan’s experience with business conflicts has led many companies and individuals to retain him for his strategic advice before initiating or responding to legal demands. As an advisor, Ryan counsels businesses, investors, non-profits, and professionals about corporate governance, fiduciary issues, compliance and management, media relations, legislative and campaign issues, and strategic planning.

He is active in legal and community activities and has led a number of local organizations. He has served as President or Chair of the Austin Federal Bar Association, the Lloyd Lochridge Inn of Court, the Texas Bar Foundation District 9 Nominating Committee, the State Bar of Texas District 9 Grievance Committee, UT Law’s Class of 1995 Committee, the Stanford/Austin Alumni Club, the Stanford Office of Undergraduate Admission’s OVAL Project for Central Texas, and more. He is also heavily involved with the University of Texas Law School in teaching and alumni roles, political campaigns, and various Austin community groups.

• State Bar of Texas, Member, Litigation Section; Member, Computer and Technology Section
• Federal Bar Association, Austin Chapter President, 2003-2004; Director 2000-2005
• Austin Bar Association, Co-Chair, Courthouse Subcommittee; Member, Litigation Section
• Texas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow; Nominating Committee District 9, 2009-present; Co-Chair, 2021-present
• American Inns of Court, Lloyd Lochridge Inn, Founding Member and Master, 2009-present; President, 2022-23
• Austin Bar Foundation, Founding Life Fellow
• State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, District 9, 2014-17; Chair, 2016-2017
• Admissions Committee, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2005-present
• Executive Committee, University of Texas Law Alumni Association, 2016-2020;
• UT Law Class of 1995 Standing Committee Co-Chair
• Teaching Assistant, UT Law School, Patent Advocacy (led by U.S. District Judge Alan Albright), Fall 2022-present
• Founder and Secretary, Community for Civil and Family Courthouse PAC (advocating in favor of 2015 bond issue to fund a new Travis County courthouse complex)
• Stanford/Austin Alumni Club, President 2000-03; Board of Directors, 2003-2013
• Stanford University, OVAL Alumni Volunteer Committee, Chair, Austin/San Antonio Region, 2013-2021
• Stanford Associates (Stanford Alumni honorary organization), elected 2012
• Numerous political campaigns and community projects

• J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1995
• B.A., Stanford University, 1991