Bredric Berry is a trial lawyer actively engaged in representing clients throughout the state of Texas and the state of New York in many areas of litigation including commercial litigation, commercial auto/trucking, construction, consumer law, employer liability, environmental law, general negligence, liquor liability, oil & gas, products liability, and professional liability.
Education
- Fordham University School of Law, L.L.M. Real Estate, 2024
- Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 2019
- University of North Texas, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, 2013
Professional Affliliations
- Admitted, Texas, 2019
- Admitted, New York, 2023
- Admitted, United States Southern District of Texas, 2019
- State Bar of Texas
- New York State Bar Administration
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Awards
- J.L. Turner Scholarship Recipient, 2017
- Awarded "Mr. Thurgood Marshall School of Law", 2019
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property and Trade Secret Disputes | Business Fraud | Internal Corporate Investigations | White-Collar Criminal Matters | Complex Commercial Litigation
Professional Biography
Cory Johnson focuses his practice on litigating complex civil matters involving intellectual property and trade secret disputes, allegations of business fraud, and internal investigations of corporate officers concerning white-collar criminal matters. His work frequently involves analyzing extensive business records and correspondence, preparing corporate and expert witnesses, and presenting complex issues effectively in court, arbitrations, and mediations.
Cory has successfully represented financial institutions, oil and gas companies, investment management firms, e-retailers, medical services providers, and pharmaceutical companies in federal and state courts, as well as AAA and FINRA arbitrations. His experience includes securing favorable settlements and significant financial recoveries for his clients.
Cory earned his B.A. from Southern Methodist University, where he received the Stanton Sharp Award for Outstanding Service and Academic Excellence. He subsequently earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law as a Dean’s Scholarship recipient. Following law school, he practiced commercial litigation at a large international law firm and nationally recognized litigation boutiques in Houston and Dallas.
In recognition of his professional achievements, Cory was named a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in Business Litigation from 2015 through 2017.
Education
- Southern Methodist University, B.A.
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
Representative Matters
- Represented a mortgage-backed securities creditor in multibillion-dollar litigation involving an FDIC receivership.
- Represented investment management companies in disputes with an international bank involving allegations of fraudulent transfers and breaches of complex derivative agreements.
- Represented investment management companies in litigation against an international bank over excessive finance fees following the wind-down of an interest rate swap portfolio, recovering more than $8.6 million in cash collateral.
- Represented a bank in litigation initiated by the FDIC seeking to enjoin the bank from engaging in derivative securities investments.
- Secured a favorable settlement for a commercial real estate investment company and broker in a breach of non-disclosure agreement and commission contract dispute involving a $130 million real estate transaction.
- Represented one of North Texas's largest commercial real estate companies in multiple landlord-tenant disputes.
- Obtained a favorable settlement for an oil and gas company in a dispute with an accountant involving an alleged breach of a multimillion-dollar service contract.
- Represented an oil and gas company in arbitration concerning the scope of a multimillion-dollar environmental indemnity provision.
- Recovered a stolen laptop containing highly sensitive trade secrets from a former oil and gas company employee following temporary restraining order proceedings.
- Secured the full return of funds for a pro bono client who had been defrauded by a private car dealership.
Honors & Awards
- Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in Business Litigation, 2015–2017
Morgan represents insurers in complex insurance coverage litigation, with a particular focus on first-party property matters. Her work includes interpreting policy language, assessing coverage, and advising insurers on strategic resolution of disputed claims.
Morgan brings a disciplined and client-focused approach, informed by her breadth of experience in private practice, in-house legal environments, and her ongoing service as a commissioned officer in the Army National Guard.
Memberships
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association
- J.L. Turner Legal Association
- Texas Army National Guard
Awards & Rankings
- Military Officers Association of America ROTC Medal
- Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal
- Texas Humanitarian Service Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
Before Nicolaides
Before joining Nicolaides, Morgan practiced at a civil litigation firm with a focus on insurance coverage and defense. She also gained experience in legal departments across the insurance and public sectors.
Outside Nicolaides
Morgan currently serves as a commissioned officer in the Adjutant General’s Corps in the Texas Army National Guard and is deeply committed to service and leadership in both her legal and military careers.
Mica Yinger is an associate in Jackson Walker’s Corporate & Securities practice in Dallas. She advises private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, and sellers on a broad range of corporate transactions, debt and equity financings, and other business-related matters. Her mergers and acquisitions practice includes advising on platform formations and acquisitions for private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic acquirers.
In her finance practice, Mica represents credit funds and corporate borrowers in structuring, documenting, and negotiating leveraged and asset-based financings, syndicated credit facilities, and other credit products. Her transactional experience spans several industries, including precision manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and industrial services.
Education
- B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- J.D., The University of Chicago Law School
Bar Admissions
Practice Experience
Represented a private investment firm in the formation of a scaled precision manufacturing platform through the combination of multiple operating companies, creating an integrated platform with more than 200,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity and over 200 employees. The platform serves mission-critical aerospace, defense, medical device, power generation, and other high-reliability industrial markets.
Client Results
- Jackson Walker Represents Global Energy Services Alliance in Acquisition by Solaris Energy Infrastructure (July 9, 2026)
- Jackson Walker Advises Sky Peak Capital on Formation of Excelus Holdings (May 21, 2026)
- Jackson Walker Represents T-Bar Fence in Acquisition by Fenceworks (May 8, 2026)
- Jackson Walker Advises Battalion Capital Partners on Strategic Partnership with Velocity Restorations (April 20, 2026)
- Jackson Walker Represents Handling Systems and Conveyors in Sale to HKW (February 23, 2026)
- Jackson Walker Represents Prophet Equity in Sale of Derby Fabricating Solutions (December 15, 2025)
- HFD Closes $500 Million Credit Fund for Purchase of Healthcare Receivables (January 29, 2025)
News & Insights
- JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – September 2026 (September 28, 2026)
- JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2026 (April 27, 2026)
- JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – May 2025 (May 30, 2025)
- JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – December 2024 (December 16, 2024)
Practice Areas
LaDyrian Cole provides valuable legal counsel to clients in the financial services industry. She is a problem solver who is willing and able to find creative solutions to clients’ issues. LaDyrian has handled a wide variety of diverse matters involving civil litigation in both state and federal courts. She works closely with experienced Polsinelli attorneys to assist businesses in structuring, documenting and negotiating financial transactions. Prior to joining the firm as an associate, LaDyrian was a summer associate at Polsinelli for two consecutive summers.
Before law school, LaDyrian gained invaluable experience and transferrable skills working as a multimedia journalist and investigative reporter in various Texas news markets.
Education
- UNT Dallas College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2024)
- Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, Royal Ferguson Inn
- CALI Award Recipient: Real Estate Transactions
- CALI Award Recipient: Trial Process
- Dallas Bar Foundation 2022 Sarah T. Hughes Scholar
- Stephen F. Austin State University (B.A., with honors, 2012)
- Mass Communication, Public Relations
Bar Admission
Court Admissions
- State of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Professional Affiliations
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- JL Turner Legal Association
- American Bar Associ