Dallas Parker is a partner in the law firm of Thompson Knight Brown Parker & Leahy L.L.P. where he practices corporate law, with a practice emphasis on venture capital and public financings. Mr. Parker's experience encompasses domestic and international corporate and securities matters, including mergers, acquisitions, private placements, public offerings and venture financings for a wide range of clients. Mr. Parker graduated with a degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University and received his law degree from the University of Texas. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, 1987-2001 eds., and presently serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Houston Technology Center.