Venerable attorney recognized by numerous groups for enduring legacy, ongoing excellence    As trial attorney Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett prepares to receive two Lifetime Achievement awards for her storied legal career, she also continues collecting accolades from legal guides spotlighting today’s top courtroom talent.  Ms. Lovett’s latest awards are courtesy of Texas Super Lawyers, which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in the state and has included her on its annual list since 2005, and Lawdragon, which named her among its 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2026 in four separate categories.   While winning honors for her accomplishments in 2025, a year that began with her decision to leave King & Spalding to form Mo Lovett Law in

Trailblazing attorney honored for excellence in commercial litigation  As she continues through a landmark year in her storied legal career, trial lawyer Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett has added another to a long list of awards with her selection to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  Ms. Lovett was honored for expertise in commercial litigation by Best Lawyers, which uses nominations, peer recommendations and staff vetting to determine the nation’s top legal talent.  She launched her own firm, Mo Lovett Law, in January after more than three decades in Big Law with King & Spalding and at Greenberg Traurig, where she was a senior vice president and the firm’s highest-ranking woman.  Recognition by Best Lawyers

Award recognizes trailblazers who have impacted the Texas legal profession  Mo Lovett Law is pleased to announce that firm founder Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the Texas Legal Awards’ prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor.   Presented by Texas Lawyer, the Texas Legal Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor recognizes trailblazing attorneys who have “left a lasting imprint on the Texas legal community” and have not only helped shape the law but also achieved extraordinary outcomes for their clients.  A proven first-chair trial lawyer, Ms. Lovett has tried more than 50 jury cases to verdict, with more than $100 billion combined at stake. Her expertise is in handling and trying cases involving complex legal issues,

Houston trial lawyer Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett, founder of Mo Lovett Law, has again earned a top-tier ranking from Chambers USA, a guide to the best practice groups and lawyers across the country. For a fourth consecutive year, Ms. Lovett earned a Band 1 ranking – Chambers’ highest honor possible – as a trial lawyer in Texas. Chambers noted that she is “well reputed for her frequent appearances defending clients in bet-the-company cases.” In her esteemed career, Ms. Lovett has taken more than 50 jury trials to verdict and handled disputes totaling more than $100 billion. She has represented clients ranging from energy giants and Fortune 10 tech companies to major healthcare organizations. In describing Ms. Lovett,

Leading trial lawyer Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett has been named to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Global IP Lawyers guide, a listing of the world’s best intellectual property lawyers.  Lawdragon says the guide spotlights attorneys who “nurture patent portfolios, monetize and license them, protect trade secrets and engage in the highest profile litigation over technology, trademarks and other intellectual gold around which the world economy now revolves.”  “It is an honor to be part of this list,” said Ms. Lovett. “I am pleased that my body of work has been recognized in this way, but at the end of the day it all really comes down to ensuring that my clients receive the best representation I can provide.” 

Mo Lovett Law founder Mo Lovett has been featured in the Texas Lawyer article “Tell Better Stories: Litigators Share Tools Behind Courtroom Success.” The article focuses on the books, films, podcasts and television shows that shaped the courtroom strategies of several veteran Texas litigators, including Ms. Lovett. It also features their advice for the next generation of litigators.  “You can be a ferocious advocate and still observe courtroom etiquette,” said Ms. Lovett, who also advised attorneys to treat the courtroom like a sanctuary and build relationships with courthouse staff.  She also recommended the following:  Books  “Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat” by Michael Masterson  “Blood and Money” by Thomas Thompson   

Mo Lovett sat down with Dr. Jim Schleckser and The CEO Project podcast to discuss litigation insights every CEO needs to know. They discussed navigating legal challenges, managing risk and ways to leverage litigation as a business strategy. Listen to the full episode on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts:

Mo Lovett Law received wide media coverage on its launch day with articles written by Bloomberg Law, Law360, Texas Lawyer, The Texas Lawbook and others.  

Leading trial lawyer Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett announced today she is leaving King & Spalding to launch her own law firm. Mo Lovett Law will be based in Houston and will focus on high-stakes commercial litigation, litigation consulting and mediation and arbitration. “I have had an incredible career working with some of the most elite trial lawyers in the country, but I believe it is now time to forge my own path,”