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Blank Rome is pleased to announce that partners <a href="/people/barry-abrams/" type="poa_person" id="19158">Barry Abrams</a> and <a href="/people/katherine-franco/" type="poa_person" id="19116">Katherine Franco</a> have been named finalists in the <a href="https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/08/03/texas-lawyer-announces-the-2026-texas-legal-awards-shortlist/">2026 Texas Legal Awards</a>, presented by Texas Lawyer.

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Barry, a partner in the firm's <a href="/services-and-industries/litigation/business-litigation/" type="poa_practice" id="18541">Business Litigation</a> group, has been selected as a finalist for Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. The award recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to pro bono service and achieved impactful results on behalf of individuals and communities in need.

Katherine, a partner in the firm's <a href="/services-and-industries/intellectual-property/" type="poa_practice" id="18525">Intellectual Property</a> group, has been recognized as a finalist in the Legal Innovator category. This distinction honors attorneys and legal professionals whose innovative thinking and leadership have driven meaningful advancements in their practices, organizations, or the legal profession.

The Texas Legal Awards celebrate attorneys, law firms, and legal professionals who are shaping the future of the Texas legal community through outstanding achievements, innovative legal strategies, and meaningful client and community impact.

Winners will be announced at the Texas Legal Awards ceremony on September 30, 2026, in Dallas.

To learn more about the 2026 Texas Legal Awards, click <a href="https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/08/03/texas-lawyer-announces-the-2026-texas-legal-awards-shortlist/">here</a>.

Barry Abrams and Katherine Franco Named Finalists in the 2026 Texas Legal Awards

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