Star-Telegram Reports on Keller ISD Board Changes, Voting Rights Act Lawsuit
December 11, 2025 – The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Keller ISD board trustee Charles Randklev is resigning to run for City Council.
According to the report, "Randklev was the school board president when news broke in January that he and four other board members were planning to split the district along U.S. 377 in an effort to save money."
The reporting notes that the controversial plan sparked community outrage, criminal complaints, and legal action. Against this backdrop, the district also faces a Voting Rights Act lawsuit from Brewer Storefront client Claudio Vallejo. The Brewer Storefront, the pro-bono affiliate of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, sued the school district on behalf of Vallejo in February 2025, alleging the district’s at-large election system violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
In a statement provided to the Star-Telegram, William A. Brewer III, a partner at the Storefront, said there is “growing support” for its lawsuit — reflecting a community demanding fairness in its elections.
“Mr. Randklev’s resignation underscores the instability created by at-large voting and the urgent need to adopt cumulative voting. Keller ISD should see this moment as a wake-up call — an opportunity to embrace change and rebuild public trust,” said Brewer.
The Dallas Morning News Reports on Brewer Foundation, 30 Years of Partnership and Service
December 10, 2025 — The Dallas Morning News today published an in-depth feature celebrating the Brewer Foundation's 30th anniversary, focusing on the students whose lives have been transformed by its educational initiatives.
In the article, "How a Dallas Nonprofit Built Education Pathways from Oak Cliff to New York and Beyond," the publication traces the impact of the Brewer Foundation’s flagship programs: the Future Leaders Program (FLP) and the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF).
The story notes that the FLP now serves more than 200 Dallas ISD students, who attend rigorous, year-round Saturday classes. Those classes are taught by both public and private school educators and are held on the campuses of the program’s private-school partners: The Episcopal School of Dallas, St. Mark’s School of Texas, The Greenhill School, and The Hockaday School.
The article recounts how one former FLP student, Efraín Vera, received a full-ride scholarship to New York University, launching a career that led him to become a commercial litigator at a major law firm. Vera credited the FLP with altering the course of his life.
Vera stated, “If it wasn’t for FLP, I probably wouldn’t be where I am right now.”
The article includes remarks from David Baad, the Ann and Lee Hobson Family Head of School at the Episcopal School of Dallas. According to the article, for Baad, participating in the FLP "exemplifies the school’s religious identity: service to the community alongside academic excellence."
“We are strengthened as an institution when we engage in public-private partnerships,” Baad said. “Anytime our teachers can learn and partner with teachers in different environments, our teaching is strengthened, and our students benefit from that.”
Reflecting on the success of the Foundation's initiatives, Chairman Bill Brewer shared, “It’s been the best thing we’ve done in the last 25 years. We were in many ways lucky to have gotten involved in the community.”
Looking ahead, the Foundation remains focused on expanding opportunities for students nationwide. According to The Dallas Morning News, plans are underway for a potential new FLP program in New York City, extending the promise of educational access and upward mobility to even more students.
Law 360 Reports on Emerging Developments Involving Lake Law Firm, Brewer Client Sylvia Benito
December 5, 2025 – Law 360 reports today that following allegations by multiple creditors that the firm suffered from significant mismanagement — and just one week after creditors initiated involuntary Chapter 7 proceedings against it -- the Law Offices of Edward J. Lake (the Lake Law Firm) in New York filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In October, Brewer client Syliva Benito filed state court claims alleging Lake defrauded her out of more than $2.5 million by inducing her to loan the firm money under the guise of bridge financing and improperly mislabeling her investment in ERTC claims as loan.
In commenting on today’s developments, William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and counsel to petitioning creditor Benito, stated:
“Lake Law’s responsive December 3 bankruptcy filing—which seeks to use creditor-advanced funds for payroll and a $30,000 monthly salary to Ed Lake—underscores the purpose of the involuntary bankruptcy filing. As the bankruptcy court noted, Lake Law’s filing is ‘the functional equivalent of an admission that relief is warranted.’ We look forward to the appointment of a trustee to ensure an orderly and equitable distribution to creditors.”
The matter now proceeds toward a December 9 hearing, where the court will evaluate whether the Chapter 11 case should continue and whether an interim trustee will be appointed to oversee the firm’s assets.
Read more: https://www.law360.com/articles/2418333/ny-law-firm-files-ch-11-after-hostile-takeover-allegations
The Independent Reports on Brewer Client Gregg Jarrett’s Lawsuit Against Vigliano Associates
November 26, 2025 – The Independent reports today on a new lawsuit filed by noted author Gregg Jarrett against his former literary agent, Vigliano Associates. Jarrett filed suit in New York State Court on November 25, 2025, against David Vigliano and Vigliano Associates Ltd., alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and contract in their handling of his literary earnings.
According to the report, the lawsuit – filed by Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors – claims the agency failed to provide a full accounting of royalties and later issued an unexplained payment into Jarrett’s account without documentation or justification.
As The Independent notes: “The complaint notes that, while previous payments from Vigliano Associates — run by founder David Vigliano — typically included details of any payments the agency had previously sent to Jarrett. This would generally accompany the deposit and document the title of the book or project associated with the payment, as well as the commission retained by Vigliano.”
The complaint further states: “Although Jarrett requested nothing more than a simple accounting, Defendants expressly refused the request. In response, Defendants sent a two-sentence letter stating that the Deposit represented unspecified ‘royalties’ for ‘prior matters’ and, if Jarrett sought further information, he would have to obtain it through formal legal discovery.”
The article also references an earlier, still-pending case in which Jarrett alleges that his agents conspired with Simon & Schuster to misappropriate a book concept he developed – claims that likewise center on breaches of loyalty and conflicts of interest within the publishing industry.
“Our client trusted his agents to act with loyalty, candor, and care,” said William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and lead counsel for Mr. Jarrett. “Instead, they have flatly refused to account for funds under their control. The refusal to provide any information regarding Mr. Jarrett’s accounts requires this filing.”
Brewer added, “Of course, literary agents occupy a position of trust that demands loyalty. If an agent acts as Mr. Vigliano allegedly acted here, it undermines the integrity of the industry.”
Read more here: Fox News star sues estranged literary agent over ‘mystery’ royalty payments | The Independent
Top High School Teams Advance to “Round of 64” in 25th Anniversary of Brewer Foundation’s International DebateCompetition
November 18, 2025 – The Brewer Foundation and New York University announce the high school debate teams advancing to the Top 64 round of the 25th annual International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). By advancing, the teams remain eligible to win an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City and a $10,000 grand prize.
This year’s Top 64 teams emerged from the largest and most internationally diverse qualifying round in IPPF history, with 332 teams from 30 U.S. states and 39 countries including Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan, among others. These teams now enter written single elimination rounds, where they will exchange arguments via email in a process that will test their research and written advocacy skills.
This year, IPPF teams are debating one of the world’s most urgent challenges: the global education crisis. The topic is, “Resolved: The Group of 20 Nations should levy a global education tax equal to 1% of each member country's gross domestic product to establish a dedicated international organization that supports the provision of universal, free, quality primary and secondary education.”
“The 25th anniversary of the IPPF is not just a milestone for the program, it is a celebration of the students who make it extraordinary,” said William A. Brewer III, chairman of the Brewer Foundation and the IPPF Advisory Board. “These teams represent a generation eager to engage in public discourse and committed to addressing the issues facing the world they will inherit." Brewer added, “The enthusiasm these students bring to the competition reflect a desire to make a difference."
Through successive written elimination rounds, the IPPF field will narrow from 64 teams to the final 8, who will be invited to debate in New York City.
The IPPF Finals will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the NYU School of Law, where the “Elite 8” teams will compete in oral debates before a panel of judges that includes professionals from law, business, academia, and public policy. The IPPF World Champion will receive the $10,000 grand prize and the Brewer Cup.
The “Round of 64” Teams:
Academy of Classical Christian Studies, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Students: Kaiser Braly, Gunnar Larson, Elliot Stutes
Alpha Co, La Crescenta, California
Students: Michael Kim, Sean Lue, Katie Moon
American School Dhahran, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Students: Jayden Lee, Jiseong Chung, Raahim Lone
BASIS International School Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
Students: Ching “Emma” Lin, Qianchen “Eric” Sun, Alice Wu, Zirui “Edric” Wang
Bergen Debate Club, Fort Lee, New Jersey
Students: Jeeya Ballaney, Suvid Bordia, Sophie Hao, Taran Wadhera
British International School Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Students: Neil Antony Benny, Daniel Edward Pitts, Tanush Yogesh More
Brookfield East High School, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Students: Lily Sun, Elise Miller, Srinidhi Chitluri
Carroll Senior High School, Southlake, Texas
Students: Tanvi Golla, Arnav Kakarala, Amber Lin, Aditi Nagunoori, Natalie Wang
Çevre High School, Istanbul, Turkey
Students: Duru Yonar, Dima Köksal, Ayşe Karadeniz, Zerya Lorin Gürkan
College Preparatory School of America, Lombard, Illinois
Students: Aamina Golewale, Huda Ali, Nabeeha Ahmed, Nabiha Mohammed, Tayyaba Tajammul
Cypress Ranch High School, Cypress, Texas
Students: Shahad Attar, Nikhil Gokhale, Tarannum Taha, Nicholas Xydas, Ishana Vutukuru, Ahir Valluri, Simran Verma, Jennifer Dinh
Damien Memorial School, Honolulu, Hawaii
Students: Ciana Aquino, Nataniel Balantac, Jethro Bumanglag, Kacie Cabiles, Sophia Capili, Nalani Dela Cruz, Michelle Lee, Riley Malasig, Abigail Pasion, Theresa Pasion, Mikayla Saito, Hideo Tsukiyama
Debate Education Forum, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
Students: Kazi Zuairia Binte Habib, Claudia Harper, Arjun Jaya, Kyle Hu
Delbarton School, Morristown, New Jersey
Students: Andrew Kapp, Ryan Amin, Holden Leidl, John Dufner, Sebastian Thomas
The Episcopal School of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Students: Alexa Avramis, Cooper Ayers, Krisha Bhatnagar, Annabel Brown, Zachary Fish, Alexandra Lackey, Kate Lewis, Gabriela Loewen-Eells
Flower Mound High School, Flower Mound, Texas
Students: Krish Kulkarni, Pravith Munipalle, Surya Dasari
German European School Singapore, Singapore
Students: Lucas Gargiulo, Kiran Wiederhofer, Camille Bouchez
Grand Oaks High School, Spring, Texas
Students: Gabriella Buhl, Peyton-Quinn Love, MaKaila Ott, Evelynn Phillips, Parker Russo, Annika Thomas
Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT
Students: Raghav Ramji, Arnav Bhatia, Alex Jackson, Neev Nedungadi
Hamilton High School, Chandler, Arizona
Students: Katheryn (Katie) Chan, Sophia Zhao, Aayush Kalmadi, Tony Liu
The Hockaday School, Dallas, Texas
Students: Anusha Chowdhary, Kaitlyn Ouyang, Lillian Vollbrecht, Vivian Zhou
Ivy Bridge Academy, Johns Creek, Georgia (Team 1)
Students: Vivian Chen, Jiin Choi, Samuel Choi, Ayanna Das, Abigail Kim, Ananya Kommuri, Leo Leger, Ted Park, Christopher Shin, Gabby Shin, Ray Ye
Ivy Bridge Academy, Johns Creek, Georgia (Team 2)
Students: Aanya Arikepudi, Nirvi Baddela, Ella Chidolue, Paavana Davuluri, Isaac Hong, Pranay Kalra, Ethan Kwon, Neev Paul, Olivia Wang, Eric Xu
Jabberwocky Studio, Delhi, India
Students: Shaarav Gupta, Ganeve Kaur, Miraya Chitkara, Ananya Rana
Jasper High School, Plano, Texas
Students: Abhay Harika, Pratham Karia, Jay Lee, Dan Xie, Jacob Yang
Kealakehe Public High School, Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Students: Azalea Thorp, Lucy Cameron, Zachariah Smith, Autumn Brown, June Wheeler, Olivia Rudolph, Kaʻea Adams
King George British International School, Bucharest, Romania
Students: Iana Mihulescu, Estelle Badarni, Luca Guruiţă, Şerban Stanciu, Ema Dumitru, Irina Bănilă, Amira Badarni
KIPS College Sargodha / Aitchison College, Punjab, Pakistan
Students: Zainab Jamshed, Sayyed Muhammad Haider Ali, Bahawal Hussain Chattha, Hadi Mubashir Kazmi
Marymount Academy International, Montreal, Canada
Students: Bokyung Chung, Sanya Bucktawar, Shaya Catarina Fadel, Ranim Sleiman, Drisana Ravichandran, Saia Wallis
Millburn High School, Millburn, New Jersey
Students: Jake Silberstein, Rohan Nigam, Saanvi Kulkarni, Eleri Davies
Mountain View-Los Altos Speech and Debate, Mountain View, California
Students: Amyra Kedia, Andrea Wong, Charlene Wang, Laasya Kompella, Neha Nalumasu, Veda Mungara
Newark Academy, Livingston, New Jersey
Students: Sophia Mu, Abi Mengistu, Leah Gershgorin
North Allegheny Senior High School, Wexford, Pennsylvania
Students: Sanjeev Arora, Kaartic Muralidharan, Eric Peng, Aayushi Vardhan, Samuel Xiao, Casey Yang
Northport High School, Northport, New York
Students: Josh Fields, Nora Magas, Andrew McRoy
Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, California
Students: Madeleine Khammar, Cailyn Paredes, Scarlett Snoke
Notre Dame San Jose, San Jose, California
Students: Arushi Shah, Janani Janakiraman, Aanya Ramaswamy, Anushka Arjun, Aahana Nagwekar
Nova High School, Davie, Florida
Students: Jolie Filpo, Christie Carlo, Rubab Asif
Orlando Science High School, Orlando, Florida
Students: Aarati Abhilash, Madhu Chintalapati, Srihitha Doddi, Anushka Patni, Zahra Unlu
Panther Creek High School, Frisco, Texas
Students: Siri Chamaraj, Kanishka Jayakumar, Kinisha Katta
Phillips Academy Andover, Andover, Massachusetts
Students: Yara Handchin, Kristen Ma, Vivian Plouffe
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
Students: Aryan Agarwal, Kate Gilchrist, Minnie Kim, Alexa Morel, Melia Thibault
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya 1, AFS Sambra, Karnataka, India
Students: Anirudh Singh, Varshini, Sahana Basavaraj Kunchanur, Zoya Ansari
Pomperaug Regional High School, Southbury, Connecticut
Students: Luciano Bevilacqua, Adam Wisnefsky, Matthew Nespoli
Richland High School, Prosper, Texas
Students: Sreekar Chalamalasetty, Gavin Hernandez, Ahaan Agrawal, Ayush Baral
Rock Canyon High School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Students: Sumanth Kaja, Arnav Kandukuri, Ishan Kalluri, Danush Murugesan
Saint Paul Preparatory Seoul, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Students: Bill Cho, Sarah Kwon, Seah Jin, Seungmin Oh, Victoria Hwang
San Marino High School, San Marino, California
Students: David Michael Dean, Kaihann Sayed Hashimi, Joonhee Kim
Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California
Students: Richard Chen, Anthony Luo, Sanyukta Ravishankar, Tanvee Tirthapura, Jet Tsang
Seido Mikawadai High School, Nagasaki, Japan
Students: Onishi Kohei, Tanaka Syugo, Matsuo Yuto, Murakami Keitaro
Seoul International School, Seongnam-si, Republic of Korea
Students: Anabelle YD Lee, Jacob Siyun Sung, Joseph Hahmmin Kang
Shanghai American School Puxi, Shanghai, China
Students: Yiming Chen, King Him Chung, Peng (Oscar) Su, Koki Kishida, Christian Wong
Shanghai Pinghe School, Shanghai, China
Students: Zhanbo Xie, Yizhang Chen, Zhilin Yang
Solon High School, Solon, Ohio
Students: Falak Dahiya, Minghao Gu, Ria Isayas, Sophia Shong, William Stella
Speech & Debate India, Mumbai, India
Students: Arnav Agrawal, Aadith Kacholia, Videep Agarwal
Summit Christian Academy, Yorktown, Virginia
Students: Oliver Clydesdale, Mercy Cooper, Daniel Gibson, Mason Kepka, Nathaniel Pettus, Natalee Strand
Syosset High School, Syosset, New York
Students: Jiayi Meng, Leon Zhao, Norman Li,Anabella Pisapia De Marco
TH School, Hanoi, Vietnam
Students: Lai Uyen Nhu, Nguyen Bao Anh, Tran Thanh Chi, Nguyen Khoa Dien, Le Khanh Vy
Troy High School, Troy, Michigan
Students: Shreyan Maini, Patricia Mao, Nathan Wang
Upper St. Clair High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Students: Mana Barimani, Aaron Jiang, Maria Alfredson Themudo, Aryajeet Tatipamula, Michaela Pacella
Washington High School, Fremont, California
Students: Aditya Kaul, Aidan Fernandes, Vyomesh Vijay, Yashas Patil
Westwood High School, Austin, Texas (Team 1)
Students: Chaaya Annamreddy, Sristi Guduru, Saanvi Mittal, Ian Xu
Westwood High School, Austin, Texas (Team 2)
Students: Jadyn Kennedy, Max Lim, Apple Ma, Brianna Rodriguez
Westwood High School, Austin, Texas (Team 3)
Students: Ayushi Thakur, Tam Bao Tran, Diya Venkataragavan
Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Virginia
Students: Silas Tai, Zihong Chen, Bryan Li
About the IPPF and the Brewer Foundation
The IPPF was founded in 2001 by the Brewer Foundation and is now jointly administered with New York University. The program is available to all high schools around the world – public and private. The IPPF is endorsed by leading forensic agencies, such as the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues, the International Debate Education Association, the Impact Coalition, Associated Leaders of Urban Debate Leagues, and the National Debate Coaches Association.
The Brewer Foundation is a private, non-profit organization funded by companies, individuals and the national litigation firm of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. With offices in New York and Dallas, the Foundation has achieved widespread recognition for its efforts to create, fund and manage a variety of educational outreach programs.
Visit the IPPF at www.ippfdebate.com, www.facebook.com/ippfdebate, or www.instagram.com/ippfdebate.
For more information, contact:
Jasmine McClure, Communications Specialist Brewer Foundation
jmcclure@brewerattorneys.com
212.284.2583
Los Angeles Times: Brewer Files Suit Against WPP on Behalf of Former CEO Alleging Whistleblower Retaliation and Wrongful Termination
November 12, 2025 – The Los Angeles Times reports today that Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors has filed suit on behalf of the former CEO of WPP’s GroupM, Richard Foster. The lawsuit alleges that WPP terminated Foster after years of internal whistleblowing over the company’s alleged misuse of client rebate ad revenue, a practice Foster claims amounted to a kickback scheme amassing between $1.5 billion to $2 billion.
Foster, the producer behind “Love Island” and other reality TV shows, raised repeated concerns with senior executives about the legality and ethics of WPP’s rebate handling. In December, he submitted a 35-page internal report warning of the potential risks the rebates could pose to the company.
In January, Foster was asked to discuss the report with Brian Lesser, global CEO of GroupM. Lesser expressed concerns and claimed he would investigate further. However, days later, Foster claims he received a text from Lesser requesting a sanitized version of the report, one scrubbed of any criticism of GroupM.
Despite Foster’s 17-year tenure, WPP executives chose not to confront his claims. Rather, he claims they marginalized him and ultimately, on July 10th, terminated him.
“Richard Foster devoted nearly two decades to helping build one of the world’s most successful media and entertainment creation operations,” said lead counsel William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. “When he stood up for transparency and accountability at WPP, he was let go. This case will shine a light on systemic misconduct and the retaliation faced by an executive who refused to go along to get along.”
The complaint alleges violations of whistleblower protections statutes seeking $100 million in damages.
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Brewer Welcomes NYC Mayoral Frontrunner Mamdani’s Principled Vote Against Even-Year Election Ballot Proposition
William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and lead counsel in the recently filed federal challenge to New York’s Even-Year Election Law (EYEL), issued the following statement on New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's choice to vote against the ballot initiative that could move many local elections in New York City to even years, aligning them with statewide and federal contests—a system set to take effect throughout New York State next year.
“Assemblymember Mamdani likely understands what so many local officials know: moving local elections to even years will drown democracy at the local level. Combining city elections with high-profile state and federal races would overwhelm community voices and bury local representation beneath the noise of national politics."
Brewer added, "Keeping local elections in odd-numbered years protects grassroots leadership and ensures that community issues—like housing, schools, and transit—remain at the center of civic debate. When people are focused on what’s right - not who’s right - uncommon allies can align."
Read Mamdani's comment here: Gothamist: Mamdani says he’s voting for housing ballot proposals, against even-year election measure
The Brewer Foundation Announces Partnership with Capital One to Empower Students in Future Leaders Program
Dallas, TX – November 3, 2025 – The Brewer Foundation proudly announces a new partnership with Capital One to advance the Foundation’s mission to prepare students in the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program (FLP) for success in higher education, the workplace, and life.
Beginning in January 2026, Capital One will provide Future Leaders with career readiness and personal development workshops through the Capital One HR HEART Academy. These immersive sessions will help students build essential professional skills while cultivating confidence, communication, and leadership — key traits that define future-ready talent.
Founded in 2001 by the Brewer Foundation, the FLP is an academic and leadership development program that benefits more than 200 students, ages 12-18, from urban communities within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Through year-round academic courses, leadership training, and exposure to a wide array of cultural programs, the FLP helps prepare its “future leaders” for success in college and beyond. The program is offered for free to all its participants.
Capital One’s HR professionals will lead sessions designed to guide students in areas such as résumé building, interview preparation, and workplace communication. At the conclusion of the program year, FLP students will have the opportunity to graduate from the HEART Academy, earning recognition for their commitment to personal and professional growth.
“We are excited to welcome Capital One as a partner in shaping the next generation of leaders,” says William A. Brewer III, chairman of the Brewer Foundation. “The HR HEART Academy offers invaluable expertise in career readiness and personal development — empowering our students to enter the professional world prepared and poised to lead.”
Today’s announcement follows the announcement of a partnership that the Foundation formed with JPMorgan Chase to offer courses in financial literacy. These relationships reinforce the Brewer Foundation’s commitment to providing meaningful, real-world experiences that help students translate their ambitions into action.
“The Future Leaders Program continues to expand its offerings and opportunities, preparing its student participants for success beyond the classroom,” says Brewer Foundation President Ian Shaw.
About the Brewer Foundation:
The Brewer Foundation empowers students through education equity, mentorship, and global debate. It breaks barriers, amplifies voices, and champions the art of advocacy for lasting change. A 501(c)(3) private foundation, the Brewer Foundation supports a range of community initiatives, with a special emphasis on developing, overseeing, and funding education programs, including the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program (FLP) and the Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). For more information: https://www.brewerattorneys.com/foundation