Maureen R. M. Singleton
Partner
T: (713) 554-6750
msingleton@
thompsonhorton.com
- J.D., summa cum laude, South Texas College of Law, 1998 Assistant Editor, Law Review; American Jurisprudence awards; Order of the Lytae; Phi Delta Phi, Dean's List
- B.A., University of Houston , 1971
Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas, School Law Section
- Houston Bar Association
- Texas Association of School Boards, Council of School Attorneys
- Texas Association of Community College Attorneys, President
- Pasadena ISD Educational Foundation, Member, Board of Directors
- Katy ISD Education Foundation, Member, Board of Directors
- State Board of Educator Certification, Title II Advisory Board, 2000-2002
- Texas Education Agency, First Generation Charter Schools Evaluation Committee, 2000-2001
Civic and Community Activities
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Speakers Committee, 1985-Present; Wine Committee, 2003-Present
- International Wine and Food Society, Cellar Master
- Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce
- Chaine des Rotisseurs
Noteworthy
- Texas Rising Star, Schools and Education Law, 2004-2009
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Maureen R. M. Singleton represents public school districts, public and private colleges, charter schools, and other public, private, and quasi-governmental entities in matters pertaining to business and real estate, contracts, employer/employee and human resource issues, policy development, governance, condemnation proceedings and general education. Ms. Singleton is a former teacher and administrator for the Houston Independent School District. Prior to joining Thompson & Horton, Ms. Singleton practiced law with Bracewell & Giuliani LLP in Houston.
Representative Speeches and Publications
"Charter School Board Training", 2005 - 2011
"Texas Open Meetings Act", Thompson & Horton LLP, Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act Seminar, 2011
"The Texas College Attorney's Duties to the Bar, the Client, and the Court", Texas Association of Community College Attorneys Annual Conference, 2011
"The Ties That Bind: Contracting", Region 4 Legal Summit, 2010
"Educational Foundations: How They Operate in Texas", 2009 TASA/TASB Convention
"Legal Issues in Community College Business Operations", Annual Community College Business Officers Leadership Academy, 2008
"Educational Foundations: How They Operate in Texas," Texas School Public Relations Association, 2007
"Educational Foundations: How They Operate in Texas," Texas Higher Education Law Conference, 2007
"The Ties That Bind: Contractual Issues for Private Schools," Texas Association of Baptist Schools, 2007
Co-Author, "The Texas Open Meetings Act," Texas School Law: A Practical Guide, 2d ed. 2004
Co-Author, "Documentation for Teacher Improvement or Termination," Texas School Law: A Practical Guide, 2d ed. 2004
"Fair and Effective Documentation," Region 4 Education Service Center, 2004
Charter School Training Materials on School Law, Texas Open Meetings Act and Public Records, 2003.
"First Amendment Academic Freedom Rights vs. Order in the Classroom," Government Law Digest, 2003.
"Documentation, Guidelines and Investigation of Alleged Employee Wrongdoing," Educational Leadership, 2003.
"School Law for Charter Schools," Region IV Education Service Center, Train the Trainers, 2003.
"Open Meetings for Charter Schools," Region IV Education Service Center, Train the Trainers, 2003.
"Public Records for Charter Schools," Region IV Education Service Center, Train the Trainers, 2003.
"The Legal Rights of Counselors and Student Development Personnel," Texas Community College Teachers Association
Conference, February 2002.
"Immunity: You Can't Touch That," Educational Leadership Inc. Summer Conference, 2000.
Representative CASES
Mulcahy vs. Houston Community College System et al. Civil ACtion No. 07-CV-1913; in the United States District Court Southern District of Texas (Age Discrimination)
Govant v. Houston Community College System; and Bob Hayes; Cause No. 14-03-00613 – CV; in the 14th Court of Appeals, Harris County, Texas (Negligence)
Knight v. Houston Community College System et al.; Cause No. 07-20098; in the United States District Court Southern District of Texas (Title VII sex discrimination and retaliation; ADEA age discrimination; tort claims, and Section 1983 First Amendment Case)