Locke Lord Congratulates Sen. John Whitmire on His Landslide Election as Houston Mayor

(HOUSTON) December 11, 2023 – Locke Lord is proud to congratulate Sen. John Whitmire on his landslide election as Mayor of the City of Houston. Sen. Whitmire received 64.4% of the vote in the December 9 runoff election and will be inaugurated on January 2, 2024.

“We’ve long admired the storied career of the Dean of the Texas Senate as a longtime member of this Firm and friend. Sen. Whitmire will be an excellent leader as the next Mayor of the City of Houston, and we wish him every success,” said Locke Lord Chair David Taylor.

Sen. Whitmire has served as Of Counsel with Locke Lord for more than 25 years, advising the Firm’s clients on legal matters. He will leave the Firm at the end of December.

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