Rachel Thebeau

Rachel earned her J.D., cum laude, from SMU Dedman School of Law, and holds a B.A., cum laude, in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs from Southern Methodist University. Her academic and professional work has been recognized through moot-court advocacy awards and a leadership role in law review.

• State:

  · Texas

  Federal:

  · Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

  · Eastern District of Texas

  · Northern District of Texas

  · Southern District of Texas

  · Western District of Texas

Internal Investigations. Led investigations into alleged executive misconduct in the municipal and nonprofit sectors, providing analysis of uncovered facts to relevant ethics codes and laws.

Civil Litigation and Advocacy. Advocated for two minors against an organization that withheld an earned competition qualification, securing their spot on the team and receiving their goals in a settlement offer.

Child Protection. Develop child protection policies for churches and assist them in building a culture of safety through education and policy implementation

After graduating from law school, Rachel started her career in the non-profit sector. Serving multiple domestic and international ministries, Rachel sought justice against sex traffickers, child sexual abuse material, and both sexual misconduct and abuse of power in local church settings. She also advised senior church leadership on governance, policy, and crisis communications. Through this work, Rachel gained significant experience in corporate and internal investigations, as well as the prosecutorial process. Additionally, she led communications efforts for various organizations: identifying compelling stories and developing multi-media content, briefing executives for presentations and media interviews, and engaging stakeholders. At PNT, Rachel applies her experience as internal corporate counsel and a communications professional to assist PNT’s corporate clients. Rachel’s background in prosecutions and investigations also benefits PNT’s white collar criminal defense and litigation practice.

Internal Investigations

Fractional General Counsel

Civil Litigation

Non-Profits 

Auntie Dates with my twelve nieces and nephews; hiking; enjoying my yellow lab, Adalena ("Addie"); watching college softball or football

Favorite BBQ spot: Granzin's BBQ in New Braunfels - get the brisket, turkey, and/or sausage with cheesy mac and green beans.

Favorite Tacos: Despy's Tacos at Desperados Mexican restaurant in Dallas and beef tacos at Los Balitos on Bitters Rd. in San Antonio

Family Favorite: Hymns and Hops at Five Stones Brewery in New Braunfels

"Seek the truth; come whence it may, cost what it will."

- Rev. William Sparrow