The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) has officially announced the selection of Myles Shaw, Alyssa Salinas, and Stasja Drecun of Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP as members of the NTL – Civil Plaintiff – Top 40 Under 40 in Texas.
This invitation-only recognition is reserved for a select group of young trial lawyers who demonstrate exceptional leadership, reputation, and trial results.
Meet Our Honorees
Since joining the firm, these three outstanding attorneys have distinguished themselves through relentless advocacy, unique professional backgrounds, and a shared commitment to holding powerful entities accountable.
- Myles Shaw is a magna cum laude graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston. He has made a massive impact in the legal field, notably representing over 10,000 military veterans in the 3M earplug litigation, and he currently advocates for victims in Roundup and rideshare assault cases.
- Alyssa Salinas focuses her practice on high-stakes first-party insurance disputes, fiercely defending the rights of residential and commercial policyholders. A graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, Alyssa was a Dean Merit Scholar, a member of the South Texas Law Review, and was inducted into the prestigious Order of Barristers. Her exceptional trial advocacy skills were further sharpened during her time as a judicial intern for the Hon. Frances H. Stacy of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
- Stasja Drecun brings a uniquely innovative and analytical mindset to the courtroom, having worked as a stem cell biologist before transitioning to law. A graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, Stasja competed on the school’s Mock Trial and ADR teams and served as a judicial intern to the Hon. Judge Christine Weems of the 281st District Court. Today, she focuses on mass torts, pharmaceutical litigation, and defective medical devices. Beyond her legal work, she is deeply committed to the Houston community, serving on the advisory board of FOCUS Houston.
A Rigorous National Selection
The National Trial Lawyers is a premier professional organization composed of the top trial attorneys from across the United States.
Membership in the Top 40 Under 40 is extended only after a rigorous, multi-phase evaluation process that includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. This stringent vetting ensures that honorees embody the highest qualifications of professional stature, leadership, and public influence.
Advancing the Practice of Law
As members of this elite network, Mr. Shaw, Ms. Salinas, and Ms. Drecun join an exclusive community of accomplished attorneys dedicated to advancing excellence in the legal profession.
This prestigious membership provides access to exclusive resources and national networking opportunities, ensuring that Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP remains at the absolute forefront of modern trial advocacy.
“The National Trial Lawyers provides its members with opportunities to connect, learn, and elevate their practice on a national level, fostering collaboration and professional distinction.”
Our Commitment to Justice
The inclusion of Myles, Alyssa, and Stasja in the Top 40 Under 40 perfectly reflects the core mission of Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP: providing elite-level advocacy for individuals seeking justice against corporate negligence. We are incredibly proud to see their unwavering dedication to their clients and the legal profession recognized on a national stage.
Please join our firm in congratulating Myles Shaw, Alyssa Salinas, and Stasja Drecun on this notable distinction and their continued pursuit of legal excellence.
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