Perkins Coie hosted a timely symposium on April 20, 2026, examining the convergence of data center expansion, construction market evolution, and infrastructure investment reshaping Texas.
The event opened with a lunchtime fireside chat featuring Debra Hunter Johnson, who serves on the board of Oncor Electric Delivery, where she discussed what it takes to power the future. Attendees then explored strategic implications and emerging opportunities as technology, energy, and development demands transform the landscape.
Keynote Speaker: Debra Hunter Johnson, Member of the Board of Directors of Oncor and Founding Board Member of the Economic Development Corporation for Dallas; Founder & Principal Consultant, Reciprocity Consulting Group
Panelists:
- Diana Bowman, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
- Jonathan Goddard, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
- Caitlin Holland, Vice President, Real Estate & Economic Development, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Angela Hood, Founder & CEO, ThisWay Global
- Jill Louis, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
- Camarin Madigan, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
- Laura Smith Morton, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
- Jane Rueger, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
- Alex Williams, Vice President, Ares Management
