Biography
Sylvia Craven has a proven track record of success representing both defendants and plaintiffs in a wide range of complex civil and commercial disputes, including energy and environmental disputes, oil & gas litigation, construction defect cases, and breach of fiduciary duty matters. Ms. Craven has extensive experience in all phases of litigation and has successfully handled numerous "emergency" applications for injunctive relief. She also regularly guides clients through arbitration and mediation.
Ms. Craven provides not just an aggressive approach to advocacy, but the ability to communicate with clarity and candor, to anticipate the opposition's next move, and to find creative solutions and strategies. She is sharp, confident, thorough, and knows how to navigate high-pressure environments with grit and grace.
Admission to Practice
- Texas, 2021
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Memberships & Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
Education
University of Houston Law Center
Houston, Texas
J.D., cum laude, 2021
- Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy - Senior Articles Editor; Board XXI
- Student Animal Legal Defense Fund - President, 2020 - 2021
- Teaching Assistant - Tort Law, Fall 2019
- Teaching Assistant - Property Law, Spring 2021
The University of Houston
Houston, Texas
B.A., Liberal Studies, magna cum laude, 2018
- Minors in Law, Values & Policy, and Psychology