Ms. Mery is a trial attorney and litigator who has handled a range of commercial and employment disputes in state and federal courts, arbitration, and mediation. She has represented plaintiffs and defendants, from privately held and medium-sized companies to individuals. Her work has included high-stakes and sophisticated commercial litigation and general business disputes from an array of industries, such as software companies, a medical imaging practice, and a large propane company.
Some of Ms. Mery’s prior notable work includes:
- Representeded a closely held LLC in a dispute involving claims to ownership and defeating $18 million damages claim.
- Represented plaintiff-whistleblower in a False Claims Act retaliation jury trial that resulted in $1.8 million verdict for the client. After the defendant appealed the jury verdict, the case settled favorably on appeal.
- Counseled employees in employment-related disputes and employment discrimination claims.
- Advised employer on non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
- Member of trial team that represented plaintiff vodka maker at a jury trial in a trade dress infringement case involving a confusingly similar bottle, resulting in a nationwide injunction and disgorgement of profits.
Ms. Mery has been active in civic and charitable activities: she is an active member of the New York State Bar Association as well as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. She has also served as a member of the Judicial Selection Committee of the Houston Association of Women Attorneys (2018-2020).
Services
T: +212.680.4985
E: vmery@tjonghsia.com
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D., 2012
University of Texas
B.A., Government, 2009
High Honors, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Background
Partner
Gibson Wunder P.C.
Houston, TX
Senior Associate
Fulkerson Lotz LLP
Houston, TX
Senior Associate
Berg & Androphy
Houston, TX
Associate
The Lanier Law Firm
Houston, TX
Law Clerk
Honorable Marina Garcia Marmolejo
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Laredo, TX
Bar and Court Admissions
New York
Texas
Massachusetts
U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Western, and Eastern Districts of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit