With more than 300 attorneys, the firm will serve as an on-site legal resource to The Cannon’s entrepreneurially focused community. This strategic partnership was established to bridge the information gap between new disruptive technologies and seasoned industry experience and make The Cannon’s Houston-based startups the most strategic and successful early-stage companies possible.

“Thompson & Knight is pleased to partner with Houston-based entrepreneurs who are building the innovation, services, and technological platforms of the very near future,” said Mark M. Sloan, Managing Partner of Thompson & Knight. “We will offer our experience in the issues common to start-up businesses, including intellectual property, technology, corporate, labor, and other areas of counsel that will help further the goals of these pioneering companies.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with an incredibly accomplished law firm like Thompson & Knight to continue in our mission of surrounding our community with all of the best and most qualified resources they need to grow their businesses,” added Brad True, Managing Director at The Cannon.

Staffed by attorneys in a variety of practices, Thompson & Knight will maintain an office in The Cannon, providing a consistent presence for The Cannon community in addition to legal resources, strategic programming, and business-enhancing efforts.

About Thompson & Knight

Established in 1887 in Dallas, Thompson & Knight is a full-service law firm with more than 300 attorneys in offices across Texas and affiliations around the world. The Firm is particularly recognized for its historic contributions, depth of experience, and capabilities on behalf of the energy industry, extending to significant expertise in the areas of litigation, private equity, taxation, finance, technology, and related practices. Thompson & Knight embraces a culture of respect and collaboration, together with innovative partnerships that serve the interests and needs of the Firm’s clients, the legal profession, and individual communities.

The Cannon is a coworking space and entrepreneurship hub located at the center of the 32-acre Founders District on the west side of Houston, just north of Interstate 10 and Beltway 8. Currently, there are over 135 companies in The Cannon community working in a 20K square foot temporary building next door to the future home of The Cannon—a 120K square foot converted warehouse that will become one of the largest coworking and office spaces in the world, or The Cannon’s new “off-campus” location just west of The Galleria. The Cannon plans to be home to over 800 of Houston’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses, and will be surrounded by service providers and resources geared to help their businesses grow.

If you would like more information about The Cannon, please contact Brad True, Managing Director of The Cannon at btrue@thecannonhouston.com or 713-332-1299.