Taylor Wilson

Taylor H. Wilson is the Managing Partner of Haynes and Boone, LLP, an international law firm.12 He assumed this role on January 1, 2021, becoming the fourth lawyer to lead the firm in its 50-year history.13 Wilson has spent his entire 30-year legal career at Haynes and Boone, joining the firm in 1990.14

Career Highlights

• Managing Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP (January 2021 - Present)2
• Co-chair of the Investment Management Practice Group2
• Served on the firm's Board of Directors and Executive Committee1
• Chaired the Partner Compensation Committee1
• Instrumental in creating Haynes and Boone's 2025 Plan1

Education

• Bachelor's degree in History from Amherst College (1981-1984)2
• Doctor of Law (JD) from SMU Dedman School of Law (1987-1990)2
• Attended St. Mark's School of Texas for high school (1974-1981)2

Practice Areas

Wilson focuses his practice on corporate/securities, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.4 He regularly advises investment advisers to both domestic and offshore funds on fund formation and investment management activities.4

Recognition

• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Securities Law/Capital Markets Law (2007-2012) and Corporate Law (2013-2024)4
• Named among D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas (2015, 2017-2022)2

Community Involvement

• Served as President of the Board of Trustees of St. Mark's School of Texas (2014-2016)3
• Director for Capital for Kids3
• Active member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas3