BELLAIRE, TX, July 10, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Raina Spielman Newsome 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.

Recognized for her expertise in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation, Ms. Newsome has established a distinguished career in the legal field. Bringing more than 30 years of experience to her current role as a partner and trial attorney at Sorrels Law in Houston, Texas, she helps victims of negligence navigate complex medical and legal matters to win compensation in the courtroom. Ms. Newsome is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Arizona. Her dedication to justice is exemplified by her notable victory in a recent Arizona trial against a physician responsible for several deaths during low-risk surgeries. The case also succeeded in bringing public attention to the need for increased safety in the medical profession.

Prior to joining Sorrels Law, Ms. Newsome founded The Newsome Law Firm, PLLC, where she practiced from 2022 to 2024. Her leadership and commitment to fighting medical dereliction were evident as she built a firm focused on helping those who were wronged and in need of support. Before establishing her firm, she practiced law at both large and small firms, including The Ammons Law Firm LLP from 2020 to 2022, where she handled product defect litigation and spearheaded the medical malpractice division, and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, where she was a senior attorney in the healthcare litigation section through 2020.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Newsome served as a litigation associate at Mayor, Day, Caldwell & Keeton in Houston, honing her skills in jury trials, bench trials, mediations, depositions and appeals in health care litigation. She initially entered the legal field with Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston, where she worked in product liability within the aviation group. This particular role required meticulous investigation of helicopter and plane crashes, which sparked her interest in applying similarly detailed analysis to the medical field.

Academically, Ms. Newsome earned a Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law, where she was an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and marketing from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, laying a strong foundation for her subsequent law career. Her dedication to educational distinction was recognized with accolades such as the Carrington, Coleman, Sloman and Blumenthal Academic Excellence award for earning the highest GPA in the first year, the Bankston Wright and Greenhill Award in Tort law, two Dean's Achievement Am Jur awards for highest achievement in the study of both contracts and torts, and selection for Order of the Coif.

Ms. Newsome's professional accomplishments were further highlighted by her inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 from 2021 to 2025 and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. To stay aware of the latest developments and best practices in her field, she is an active member of industry-related organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association.

Also known for her contributions through community service, over the years, Ms. Newsome has been involved as a board member or volunteer with Patrons for Bellaire Parks, the Bellaire Nature Center, her church, and the schools her three children attended. A dedicated mother of two daughters and a son and new grandmother to a baby girl, she enjoys spending time with family and staying active. She has completed numerous full marathons, including the prestigious Boston Marathon, and enjoys road cycling, mountain biking and hiking. She attributes her success to her family's support as well as her colleagues and the mentors who provided the guidance and encouragement she needed to establish her own practice.

Looking ahead, Ms. Newsome remains committed to advocating for legislative changes that better support victims of negligent health care providers. She aims to continue exposing harmful practices within the medical profession while helping individuals understand their rights and access necessary resources, furthering her legacy of fighting for truth and justice while providing vital support for victims of medical malpractice.

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