Kara L. O’Shaughnessy Associate
Direct: 512.703-4569
Email: koshaughnessy@dwmrlaw.com
Kara O’Shaughnessy’s practice focuses on oil, gas, and mineral law; civil litigation; complex litigation; and civil appeals. Kara is a dedicated and compassionate advocate and trial attorney. She also serves as a pro bono attorney for Volunteer Legal Services (VLS) providing free legal advice and services to those who often need it most. Kara lives in Dripping Springs with her three children, dog, and bearded dragon. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and trying to convince her children that she sees and knows all.
NOTEWORTHY
- 2023-2024 Rising Stars (Super Lawyers) in Civil Litigation
- 2024 Litigator of the Year (American Institute of Trial Lawyers) in Civil Litigation
- 2023 Top Ten Attorneys in Austin (MyLife Austin)
EDUCATION
- St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D.) 2018
- The University of Texas at Austin (B.S.) 2001
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
- State Bar of Texas 2019
PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL AFFILIATIONS
- Texas Bar College
- Texas Pro Bono College
- Austin Bar Association
- Austin Young Lawyers Association
- ABA/AYLA Leadership Academy
- Travis County Women Lawyers Association
- ATJ Champion of Justice Society Advocate
- Co-Chair, Austin Bar Association Pro Bono Committee 2024
- Member, Supreme Court of Texas District 9 Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee 2024
Accolades
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
- 2023 Susan P. Burton Award for exemplary dedication and commitment to the principle of access to justice for all.
- 2023-2024 VLS Ambassador
- 2021 Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award
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