Gray Reed is proud to announce that Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group Leader Brock Niezgoda has been selected for the Houston Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40 class.

Each year, the Houston Business Journal recognizes emerging leaders who have distinguished themselves professionally while making meaningful contributions to the communities they serve. The honorees represent a broad cross-section of Houston's business landscape and are helping shape the future of the region through their leadership, service and professional achievements.

"I am honored to be included among this year's honorees," Niezgoda said. "Houston is home to an incredible community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with outstanding clients, colleagues and organizations that make this region such a great place to live, work and volunteer."

Niezgoda is a corporate and transactional attorney who advises clients on a wide range of complex matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, energy-related secured lending, project finance and securities offerings. He also counsels management teams and business owners on corporate governance, entity formation and other strategic business issues. His experience spans multiple segments of the energy industry, including upstream, midstream and oilfield services.

The 2026 honorees will be celebrated at the Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Awards event on July 23 and featured in a special publication highlighting this year's class.

About Gray Reed
Gray Reed is a full-service Texas law firm with a comprehensive range of litigation and transactional practices. With more than 160 attorneys, the firm focuses on understanding its clients' businesses and industries to deliver practical, strategic legal solutions for companies and high-net-worth individuals. Through its subsidiary, Gray Reed Advisory Services, the firm also provides strategic business consulting tailored to each client's objectives. Learn more at grayreed.com and grayreedadvisory.com.