Brown & Fortunato, a prominent law firm, is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Eric J. Matthews and Jonathan E. Sterling, have been selected as 2024 Texas Rising Stars. This prestigious honor is awarded to only 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state by the research team at Super Lawyers.
Matthews, a member of B&F’s Corporate Group based in Amarillo, specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and real estate transactions. He has been recognized as a Rising Star in 2023 and 2024. Sterling, a shareholder in the firm’s Corporate Group located in Dallas, focuses on business transactions in various industries, with a particular emphasis on healthcare. He has been named a Rising Star in Texas for five consecutive years.
In other news, Midland energy leaders have generously donated $200,000 to the Amarillo Area Foundation’s Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund in response to the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. The fund provides immediate assistance to those affected by the devastating fires, including food, water, shelter, and clothing. The Amarillo Area Foundation has already distributed over $1.3 million in grants to support wildfire-affected communities.
Additionally, Cavender’s Boot City has partnered with the Working Ranch Cowboys Association to collect donations for wildfire relief efforts at all of its 100 locations and online. The donations will support the WRCA’s Foundation National Disaster Relief Fund, providing financial assistance to working ranch cowboys and their families who have been impacted by the fires.
Lastly, Bank of America has reported a record 23.4 billion digital interactions with clients in 2023, showcasing the increasing trend of clients connecting with their finances digitally. The bank’s personalized digital banking services, including real-time alerts and virtual financial assistant Erica, have contributed to this milestone. Clients are finding convenience and ease in managing their finances through Bank of America’s digital platform.
