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News, media, and public updates from LOAR.
Curated by the LOAR PLLC editorial team · Last updated May 25, 2026
Selected media appearances, public announcements, and updates involving LOAR, SOAR, and the firm’s community initiatives.
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Good Morning Texas
Amber Russell on Good Morning Texas
LOAR founder Amber Russell appeared on Good Morning Texas to discuss the firm’s work, community initiatives, and relationship-focused approach to the legal profession.
Featured Public Announcement
Yahoo Finance · ACCESS Newswire
LOAR PLLC Doubles SOAR Scholarship to $200,000
LOAR announced the expansion of SOAR to support both college pathways and skilled trades, with dual scholarship tracks beginning in 2026.
SOAR Scholarship
Two pathways. One mission.
SOAR College supports students pursuing higher education. SOAR Skills supports students pursuing skilled trades, technical training, certifications, apprenticeships, and applied career pathways.
News & Recognition
Latest LOAR Updates
See recent updates from LOAR, including firm news, community initiatives, scholarship announcements, media appearances, and legal insights.
LOAR PLLC Named 2026 Firm of the Year by the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association and Foundation
LOAR PLLC Named 2026 Firm of the Year by the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association and Foundation LOAR PLLC has…
KXAN – Shooting Victim
Suspect in Round Rock Juneteenth shooting expected in court this week
Yahoo Finance – 2024 SOAR Scholars
LOAR PLLC Names 2024 SOAR Scholarship Winners, Providing Over $100,000 in Annual College Scholarships to Outstanding Female Leaders
KXAN – Colton Roberts
Man with previous history of DWIs pleads guilty to killing 20-year-old UT Dallas student in crash
Six Flags Fire
In Tarrant County lawsuit against Six Flags, man alleges negligence in roller coaster fire
NewsWire – 2023 SOAR Scholars Announcement
LOAR PLLC Names 2023 SOAR Scholarship Winners Providing $100K in Annual College Scholarships to Outstanding Female Leaders
Man allegedly hits, kills 20-year-old after multiple DWI arrests
We are proud to stand by this family as they endure the lengthy criminal proceedings against the man who is…
KXAN – Paull Patterson
‘He was my everything,’ Austin woman calls off search for dad after body found
KVUE – Paull Patterson
Patterson family announces intent to sue after body found near Austin memory care facility His family confirmed Thursday afternoon the…
KXAN – Paull Patterson
AUSTIN (KXAN) — “I’m devastated…Really just, this is nothing you ever imagine happens,” Laurel Patterson said Thursday. She was joined…
Austin Statesman – Paull Patterson
Body found in North Austin likely missing 76-year-old Paull Patterson, police say
CBS’s We Are Austin
The future is female for SOAR Texas, a non-profit that provides funding, mentorship, and support to women leaders pursuing higher…
SOAR Texas Awards 10 Scholarships for 2022
2022 SOAR Texas is a non-profit organization providing funding, mentorship, and support to female leaders pursuing higher education. Originally the…
2022 Women To Watch
We are grateful for the opportunity to share not only about the firm, but also about SOAR and the scholarship…
2022 Top Women Attorney
Thomson Reuters has named Amber Russell to the 2022 Top Women Attorneys in Texas Rising Stars list. It also marks…
SOAR Commits $250K to First Female Scholarship Program
SOAR Texas announces a new program to provide funding, mentorship, and support to female leaders pursuing higher education. The first…
Who Matters to You
We enjoyed getting to work with CBS to talk more about what makes our firm unique. Learn about Who Matters…
Four Points News
Helping our communities is part of our mission at LOAR. In a recent article in the Four Points News, read…
CBS’s We Are Austin
Hear from our Founder on CBS’s We Are Austin in this interview with Trevor Scott. Learn about the firm’s latest…
Austin Monthly’s Top Attorneys 2021
We are honored to be named one of Austin’s Top Attorneys in Austin Monthly. The publisher partnered with a software…
Super Lawyers
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Texas via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent…
Community Impact
LOAR PLLC resets the stage on personal injury law. “A key factor that makes Russell’s firm stand out is a…
What to Expect While Your Case Moves Forward
Getting injured can disrupt your whole life. Here’s some tips on how to help speed up the process to put…
Damages in a Texas Personal Injury Case
A common question is what expenses or damages can you recover in a lawsuit.
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Watch: the 2026 Summer Celebration drone show
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