We are deeply saddened to report a heart-wrenching tragedy that has struck the Texas legal community. The twin daughters of a prominent Dallas Biglaw couple were among the victims claimed by the devastating floods at Camp Mystic. This catastrophic event has left the family, friends, and colleagues in profound mourning.

John and Lacy Lawrence, both esteemed partners at Baker Botts and Akin Gump respectively, had sent their three daughters—8-year-old twins Hanna and Rebecca, and their 14-year-old sister Harper—to the summer camp located along the scenic but now perilous Guadalupe River. The sudden and violent flash flood tragically claimed the lives of the twins, while Harper survived the ordeal.

The loss has resonated deeply within the legal firms and the wider community. Akin Gump expressed their condolences in a statement, saying, "We extend our deepest condolences to Lacy, her husband John, Harper, and the entire Lawrence family. We hold them close in our thoughts and prayers, along with everyone who has suffered from the tragedy in Texas."

Similarly, Baker Botts shared their sentiments, highlighting the widespread impact of the disaster, "Our hearts are with our colleagues, clients, and communities impacted by the catastrophic Texas Hill Country floods. The magnitude of loss and the pain of not knowing are profound and devastating."

The Lawrence family, in a heartrending note to Texas Lawyer, shared their grief and the bright memories of their daughters, "Hanna and Rebecca brought so much joy to us, to their big sister Harper, and to so many others. We will find ways to keep that joy, and to continue to spread it for them. But we are devastated that the bond we shared with them, and that they shared with each other, is now frozen in time."

As we report this tragic news, our thoughts are with the Lawrence family and all who are grieving during this incredibly difficult time. The community's support and heartfelt messages underscore the profound impact of this loss on all who knew the young souls and their family.