Marquis Who's Who Honors R. Kent Piacenti for Expertise in Legal Services
Press Release January 18, 2025
R. Kent Piacenti leads his firm as an expert in general business and appellate litigation
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DALLAS, January 18, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- R. Kent Piacenti has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Piacenti is a distinguished attorney and the principal at the Law Office of R. Kent Piacenti PLLC in Dallas, where he has served since 2022. In his role, he has become recognized for his expertise in general business and appellate litigation. Mr. Piacenti also prioritizes handling pro bono cases and mentoring aspiring lawyers.

Before establishing his practice, Mr. Piacenti was an associate and counsel at Vinson and Elkins between 2013 and 2022. His legal career began with a U.S. Court of Appeals clerkship from 2012 to 2013. Before entering the legal field, he was a teacher for the Irving Independent School District.

Mr. Piacenti's academic journey is marked by significant scholarly achievements. He earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of California (UC) Irvine, a Master of Science in classical singing from Texas Christian University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Virginia in 2012.

Throughout his career, Mr. Piacenti has been actively involved in various professional organizations. He has served as the vice president of Lambda Law Alliance and has participated in the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic. Additionally, he serves on the advisory council for the National Leadership Council of Land Illegal.

Mr. Piacenti's commitment to civic engagement is evident through his role as the general counsel for Legacy Cares and his pro bono work with the Human Rights Initiative. Notably, he partnered with this immigrant advocacy organization to help an unaccompanied minor from Mexico reunite with his mother, successfully overturning a decision and securing a visa for the boy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he led a team that facilitated the release of three men from immigration detention. Moreover, Mr. Mr. Piacenti is active in the Turtle Creek Chorale.

Adding to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Piacenti has contributed scholarly work to the Virginia Law Review and other publications, covering topics such as anti-gay bullying in American public schools, reflecting his dedication to addressing critical social issues through legal discourse. Furthermore, Mr. Piacenti has held editorial roles with the Virginia Environmental Law Journal and the Virginia Law Review Association's professional publication.

In light of his success, Mr. Piacenti was recognized with several awards, including a Family Law Book Award from the Virginia State Bar Association. He also received recognition among the Top 40 Under 40 LGBTQ Lawyers in 2016 and has been included in Best Lawyers every year between 2022 and 2024. While in college, Mr. Piacenti received the Bret Beilin Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Musical Performance from the school of music at UC Irvine. He also won the Mary Claiborne and Roy H. Ritter Prize and the Bracewell and Guiliani Oral Advocacy Award from the University of Virginia.

Mr. Piacenti aims to hire a partner and several associates to help expand his practice. He also plans to engage in more charitable work as his firm becomes more stable. Mr. Piacenti attributes his success thus far to his steadfast commitment to never giving up on his goals. This philosophy has guided him throughout his illustrious career and continues to drive him toward future accomplishments.

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