Allissa Pollard

Allissa Pollard counsels domestic and foreign clients on a broad range of commercial disputes and compliance issues. Her practice spans numerous sectors, including energy and natural resources, chemicals, life sciences, software, and private equity, with extensive experience in Latin America.

Allissa handles commercial business disputes involving trade secrets, disputes arising out of mergers, acquisitions, and commercial contracts. She conducts corporate investigations — particularly those involving FCPA and criminal antitrust matters — and oversees internal investigations in numerous countries, including Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, Mexico, and Spain. As part of her practice, Allissa also advises companies on the implementation and enhancement of their compliance policies and programs and handles international arbitration matters.

A significant amount of Allissa's time is devoted to pro bono work, focusing on immigration, children, and civil rights. Her work has included teaching, advocating for policy change, and direct representation. Allissa also represents clients in immigration proceedings. She has obtained Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for undocumented children who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned and has obtained Legal Permanent Residence for domestic violence survivors. In her civil rights work, Allissa has represented inmates in lawsuits against Texas prison officials. She has also developed a curriculum and taught a legal clinic at Houston's Covenant House, a shelter for homeless youth.