For more than 37 years, Nina Cortell, a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, has represented corporations, public entities and individuals in cases that have put her at the forefront of Texas litigation practice. Ms. Cortell has also been very involved with the Law School. She previously served as President of the Alumni Association and President of the Texas Law Review Association. She is a co-founder and President of the Center for Women in Law at the Law School. She is married to Dr. Robert L. Fine and has three daughters, Dr. Lauren Cortell Fine, Rachel Moreland, and Becca Fine.