Stephanie Kerian

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Texas

Memberships & Associations

• Houston Bar Association
• Association of Appraisal District Attorneys
• Texas Association of Assessing Officers

Education

• Doctor of Jurisprudence

South Texas College of Law, 2014 

• Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

University of Houston, 2009 

Professional Experience

• Olson & Olson, LLP | Houston, Texas | 2015 – Present | Attorney
• South Texas College of Law Houston Trademark Clinic | Houston, Texas | 2014 | USPTO Law School Clinic Certification program

Concentration

Stephanie’s practice initially involved advising local government clients as a city attorney, special projects counsel, and municipal prosecutor. In this capacity, she advised clients on a wide range of matters, including ordinances and regulations, ethics, conflicts of interest, open meetings, public information requests, zoning, annexation, and code enforcement.

Stephanie’s current practice is dedicated to advising and defending the Harris Central Appraisal District in ad valorem disputes involving commercial and residential properties, as well as exemption and special use valuation matters.

Articles, Publications & Presentations

• Tips for Responding to EEOC Charges and Lawsuits, presented at Olson & Olson, LLP’s 18th Annual Local Government Seminar, January 2022, Stafford, Texas
• Building Codes: Local Amendments, presented at Olson & Olson, LLP’s 12th Annual Local Government Seminar, January 2015, Stafford, Texas