Hon. Nancy K. Johnson (Ret.)

Before entering private practice, she served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Texas for 21 years, from 1990 to 2011. Her career includes extensive work as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in both the Southern District of Florida and the Southern District of Texas, where she handled civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. She has presided over thousands of settlement conferences and handled a diverse range of federal cases involving complex commercial litigation, employment disputes, and maritime law.

A seasoned former federal judge with a strong background in government litigation and complex civil matters, particularly effective in high-stakes federal cases and multi-district litigation.

Served over two decades as a federal magistrate judge, bringing deep procedural and substantive knowledge of the federal court system to private dispute resolution.

She is recognized by legal professionals for her persistence in settlement negotiations and her ability to manage highly contentious multi-party litigations with a calm, judicial temperament.