Gunner West
Associate

Effective legal counsel demands a comprehensive understanding of a client’s business—its specific objectives, operations and challenges. This client-centered approach is the cornerstone of my practice, allowing me to better identify unique risks and opportunities to deliver tailored, innovative legal strategies.

Gunner West joined Gray Reed in 2024 after serving as a Summer Associate in 2023 and as a law clerk in 2024. During that time, he gained valuable experience in a wide range of corporate and real estate transactions, providing him with a solid foundation in transactional matters.

While attending law school, Gunner was a member of the South Texas Law Review and the editor-in-chief of the Harry L. Reed Oil & Gas Law Institute’s Energy Newsletter. He held board positions in various student organizations, including the Student Bar Association, the Oil & Gas Law Society and the Texas Exes Legal Network. He was actively involved in the law school’s nationally recognized advocacy program, competing in moot court tournaments and negotiation competitions.

Prior to law school, Gunner studied finance at The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, equipping him with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to assist clients with complex transactional matters.

Thought Leadership / News
Honors
  • Lylene Pilkenton Award, which is awarded annually to the law student who demonstrates “superior academic performance and outstanding leadership ability” in law school initiatives (2023) 
  • CALI Academic Awards (for earning the highest grade in class):
    • Agency & Partnership
    • Constitutional Law
Organizational Involvement
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
    • Committee Co-Chair for the 2023 Clay Shoot Competition
  • The Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court
Education
  • J.D., cum laude, South Texas College of Law Houston (2024)
  • B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin (2021)
Bar Admission
  • Texas
When I Feel Most At Home
  • Hanging out with my golden retriever, Winston
  • Discovering new red wines (preferably Napa Cabs)
  • Exploring Houston’s restaurant scene with family and friends