Chairman's Letter

Happy new year, friends-

BoyarMiller is coming into the new year upbeat.

We’re excited to start the year with promotions and new additions to our Practice Groups. Alex Wolf has been elected Shareholder. Alex, who joined the firm in 2022, is known for delivering pragmatic, business‑focused solutions for clients. She also dedicates time to serve on the Board of Directors of the nonprofit Undies for Everyone.

Additionally, Jet McGuire has been promoted to Senior Associate in the Corporate M&A Group. Jet has been a key contributor to our Corporate M&A Group, since his beginning with BoyarMiller as a law clerk, delivering strategic, client-focused guidance across complex business matters. We also extend a warm welcome to Joitza Eftekhar-Henriquez who joined the firm as an Associate in the Real Estate Group. Joitza focuses on real estate transactions, guiding clients through acquisitions, development, leasing, and business matters.

For 2026, we are monitoring the economy and its impact on business. While Houston’s growth within business-friendly Texas remains generally positive, certain trends bear watching. Although job additions are anticipated, the pace is expected to be more moderate than in previous years. Still, unemployment is trending lower than the national average.

This year also marks a significant period for Houston hospitality with the city hosting the World Baseball Classic and FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. FIFA is expected to attract 500,000 visitors with projections of $1.5B in economic impact in the form of increased revenue, foot traffic, and local services for hotels, restaurants, bars, retailers, and other businesses.

BoyarMiller is focused and ready to collaborate with clients on their business challenges and provide strategic legal counsel. We welcome you to connect with us to help with your business needs.

Warm regards,