Amy C. Welborn

Amy Welborn is a Partner in the firm’s Austin office. She is an accomplished trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience representing corporations and individuals in litigation involving business disputes, property damage, construction, employment, professional liability, trucking defense, subrogation, and personal injury defense. Additionally, she represents professionals and corporations in administrative and government matters.

Admissions

• Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
• Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP), Litigation Management Institute at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2019)

Memberships

• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Austin Bar Association 
   –    President Elect (2016-2017)
   –    Treasurer (2014-2015)
   –    Board of Directors (2002-2014)
• Adjunct Professor Trial Advocacy Program, University of Texas School of Law
• Founding Master, Barbara Jordan Inn of Court
• City of Austin Commission for Women
  –    Chair (2013-2014
  –    Commissioner (2010-2013)
• Austin Young Lawyers Association
  –    President (2008-2010)
  –    President Elect (2007-2008)
  –    Treasurer (2006-2007)
  –    Secretary (2005-2006)
  –    Board of Directors (2004-2009)
• Lawyer Referral Service 
  –    Chairman of the Board (2007-2008)
  –    Board of Trustees (2003-2008)
• Leadership Austin
• University of Texas Student Union
  –    Advisory Committee (2011- present)
  –    Stewart of the Texas Union (2009-2011)
• Texas Association of Defense Council 
  –    Young Lawyers Committee (2005-2007)
• Robert Calvert Inns of Court (2000-2014)
• Texas Young Lawyers Association (2000-2014)
• Founding Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation (2005)
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation (2007)
• Travis County Women Lawyers (2011-present)

Community Involvement

• Board of Directors, Northwest Little League (2013-2015)
• Health Alliance for Austin Musicians; Corporate Battle of the Bands Event Committee (2011)
• Goodwill Austin; Goodwill Ball Committee (2009 & 2010)
• YMCA of Austin; Program Services Committee (2010)
• Austin Chamber (2009-2010)
• Austin Women's Chamber (2007-2009)
• Creative Fund (2010-2012)
   

Presentations

• "Applying the Rules of Evidence Before Courts and Agencies," Nuts & Bolts of Administrative Law CLE, Austin Bar Association (March 2021)
• “Dealing With Outside Counsel: Lessons Learned From Baseball,” Texas Lawyer's In-House Counsel Summit (March 2016)
• “Emerging Changes in Pain Management Practice,” PainWeekend, Nashville, TN; Baltimore, MD; and Atlanta, GA (2016)
• “Ancillary Services for Doctors- Stark and Anti-Kickback Laws,” PainWeekend, Nashville, TN; Baltimore, MD; and Atlanta, GA (2016)
• “Slips Trips and Falls,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2015)
• “Social Media Update,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2015)
• “Social Media Update,” Texas Paralegal Associations Annual Meeting (2014)
• “Social Media Update,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2014)
• “Slips Trips and Falls,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2014)
• “Bored? No Boards- Defending Professional Liability Claims at Administrative Agencies,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2013)
• “Social Media Update,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2012)
• “Appraisal Process- Resolving First Party Claims,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2012)
• “The New Face(book) of Claims Investigation,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2011)
• “Social Media and the Courts,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2011)
• “Paid or Incurred-What Does Civil Practices & Remedies Code Section 41.0105 Really Mean?—Can the Plaintiff Collect That?” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2006)
• “Medical Mal-Practice Update 2005,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2005)
• “Insurance Code Update,” Texas Association of Underwriters (2004)
• “Medical Mal-Practice Update 2004,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2004)
• “Tort Reform: Medical Malpractice and Health Care Liability 2003,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2003)
• “Pucks, Golf Balls and Penalty Flags- Sports Injuries 2003,” TX/OU Kickoff Seminar for Insurance Adjusters (2003)
   

Education 

J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1999

• Board of Advocates
• Technical Editor Environmental Law Journal
• Texas Law Fellowships
• Criminal Law Journal
• Environmental Law

B.A., with honors, University of Texas at Austin, 1996

B.J., with honors, University of Texas at Austin, 1996

• Majored in Public Relations
• President and Board of Directors, Texas Union
• Presidential Recycling Committee

Honors

Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Austin's Top Attorneys for Construction, Austin Monthly Magazine (2020-2021)

Alumnus Award, Austin Young Lawyers Association (2017-2018)

Attorney of the Year, Austin Under 40 (2012)

Pro Bono Award, Travis County Women Lawyers (2012)

Outstanding Committee Chair, Austin Bar Association (2012)

Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2008)

Journal Profile, Austin Business Journal (May 7, 2009)

Outstanding Committee Chair, Austin Bar Association (2005)

Outstanding Committee Chair, Austin Young Lawyers (2005)

Profiles In Power Legal Nominee (2007)