Mohamed Al-Hendy is a senior associate in the firm’s Complex Litigation group. Mohamed represents Fortune 500 companies spanning energy, insurance, and life sciences in complex litigation, mass tort cases, and enforcement actions brought by DOJ, SEC, and other government agencies. Mohamed was a key member of the team that defended a marine mutual liability insurer against 50+ injury and wrongful death claims arising from a highly publicized collision with the USS John S. McCain, and was part of the team that defended Sanofi in one of the largest U.S. mass torts in history. Clients also turn to Mohamed for guidance on strategic transactions, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
An advocate of pro bono work, Mohamed has successfully represented asylum-seekers in complex immigration proceedings, secured legal remedies for peaceful protesters injured by unlawful police conduct, and helped obtain justice for migrant workers who were illegally detained and denied fair wages by their employer.
Prior to joining the firm, Mohamed served as a law clerk to the Honorable John H. McBryde of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Before earning his J.D., he taught in the Houston Independent School District and worked in President Obama’s Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. He also contributed as a staff writer for Bleacher Report, covering global soccer with a focus on the English Premier League.
Experience
- Sanofi in product liability litigation in connection with its medication Zantac®.
- Carnival Corporation and Princess Cruise Lines in defense of dozens of lawsuits, including several putative class actions, arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Shipping company in connection with claims arising from collision with U.S.S. John McCain.
- Fortune 500 company in an SEC inquiry related to allegations of misconduct against a C-suite executive; the high-profile matter was resolved without action against the client.
- Natural gas and midstream processing company in a multi-billion dollar breach of contract arbitration.
- Floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) manufacturer in trade secret litigation in Texas state court. The court issued preliminary and permanent injunctions in favor of the client.
Perspectives
Recognition
Credentials
Education
- J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law, 2017, cum laude
- B.A., Political Science, Vanderbilt University, 2013
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, The Honorable John McBryde
Activities
- Vice President of Community Outreach, South Asian Bar Association of Houston (SABA Houston)
- Member, Diversity in the Profession Committee of the State Bar of Texas
- Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)