Kayna Stavast Levy Named to Texas Rising Stars for 2023
In recognition of her expertise in civil litigation and employment law, Kayna Stavast Levy, of counsel at Wittliff Cutter, has been selected to the annual Texas Rising Stars list.
Leah Bhimani Buratti Successfully Closes 11-Year Asylum Case
Wittliff Cutter partner Leah Bhimani Buratti recently concluded an 11-year pro bono case on behalf of a Honduran woman fleeing domestic violence in her native country.
Getting to Know Kayna Stavast Levy
A former government antitrust attorney, Kayna Stavast Levy brings a unique professional perspective to Wittliff Cutter, having worked in enforcement and completing a mid-career judicial clerkship before embarking on private practice. This experience, along with her academic background in psychology and economics, allows her to dive into issues from multiple angles, making her an invaluable asset to the firm and its clients.
Wittliff | Cutter Aids in Seeking Pardon for Domestic Violence Survivor
Wittliff | Cutter, in coordination with The Survivors’ Project at the Lone Star Justice Alliance, is representing Martha Acevedo, a Texas mother and grandmother whose criminal conviction and 25-year prison sentence stems from her status as a domestic violence survivor.
Wittliff | Cutter Welcomes Intern from UT
Wittliff | Cutter is pleased to welcome Caroline Leal to the firm as a legal intern. Caroline is a junior at the University of Texas at Austin studying English and government as part of the liberal arts honors program.
Jennifer Rappoport Colimon Elected New Wittliff | Cutter Managing Partner
We are proud to announce that, as of January 1, Wittliff | Cutter partner Jennifer Rappoport Colimon is the firm’s managing partner. She succeeds María Amelia Calaf (MAC), who served as managing partner in 2022.
Getting to Know Erik Grostic
On the surface, Erik D. Grostic can be difficult to figure out. Is he a nerdy software developer? Cool musician with an IMDB page? Private, shy Midwesterner or outgoing Austinite?
Kavid Singh Joins Wittliff | Cutter Litigation Team
Kavid Singh, whose practice focuses on litigation, joined Wittliff | Cutter following several years of government service, including four years at the Office of the Texas Attorney General and three years of judicial clerkships.
Wittliff | Cutter’s Joshua Kelly Argues Before Texas’ Top Criminal Appeals Court
Wittliff | Cutter associate Joshua Kelly recently argued before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in a case that could determine how criminal defendants are treated during community supervision revocation proceedings.
Hispanic National Bar Association Appoints María Amelia Calaf to Latina Commission
In recognition of her work to promote Latinas within the legal profession, the Hispanic National Bar Association has appointed Wittliff | Cutter managing partner María Amelia Calaf (MAC) to its Latina Commission.