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Jan Sharry in Texas Lawyer: Deal of the Week: Taking Flight

Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Janice V. Sharry of Dallas helped American Airlines Inc. negotiate a 12-year capacity purchase agreement (CAP) with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. of Indianapolis. >>

Haynes and Boone Assists American Airlines in Deal for Republic Regional Service

DALLAS – Attorneys with Haynes and Boone, LLP advised American Airlines in its just-announced, 12-year capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways Holdings, the first large regional jet service deal of its kind in American’s history.

“This was a fast-paced deal that demanded a well-coordinated and intense two-month effort for our team working with the internal legal staff at American,” said Dallas Partner Jan Sharry, who handled the transaction along with Dallas Associate Madison Jones. “The final outcome was worth the effort and leaves American in a great position by strengthening service from American’s hubs and matching right-size aircraft to market demand.” >>

Haynes and Boone Advises PlainsCapital in Hilltop Holdings Merger

A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys advised PlainsCapital Corporation in signing a definitive merger agreement with Hilltop Holdings Inc., a Dallas-based holding company. >>



Recent Publications

NYSE and NASDAQ Issue Proposed Rules on Compensation Committee Independence Standards

As required pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the final rule issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in June 2012, the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and NASDAQ each issued proposed rules on the independence of compensation committees and their advisers on September 25, 2012. The proposed rules are subject to approval by the SEC. >>

Fate of Health Reform is Uncertain after Supreme Court Oral Arguments

After three days of historic oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the momentous 2010 health reform law, is uncertain, given robust questioning of the ability of Congress to force individuals to purchase health insurance. >>



Madison Jones

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Areas of Practice

Education

  • J.D., Duke University School of Law, 2011, Duke Journal of Law and Contemporary Problems, Special Projects Editor; Duke Law Alumni Association Board of Directors (New Lawyers Division)
  • B.A., Government, Georgetown University, 2008, magna cum laude; Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Science and Technology Editor

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 2011
Madison Jones

Madison Jones is an associate in the Capital Markets and Securities and Investment Funds and Private Equity practice groups in the Dallas Office of Haynes and Boone, LLP.

She has represented clients in various corporate matters, including:

  • Reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  • Compliance with corporate governance regulations, including NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards
  • Private securities offerings and other securities transactions
  • Equity financing for privately and publicly held companies
  • Stock and asset acquisitions
  • General corporate planning and annual stockholder meetings
  • Mergers and acquisitions involving public and private entities
  • Compliance with FINRA investigations concerning public acquisition transactions

Madison serves on the Board of Directors of the Duke Law Alumni Association (New Lawyers Division).

Selected Representative Experience


Sale of Assets of Ameri-Tech Industries, LLC
Represented Ameri-Tech Industries, LLC in the sale of assets to Aries Building Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliant Asset Management, LLC.

Represented Lighting Science Group Corporation in Private Offering of Convertible Preferred Stock
Represented Lighting Science Group Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of general illumination products, in the private offering of approximately $140 million of convertible preferred stock.

Represented Adams Golf in Acquisition Agreement with the adidas Group
Advised Adams Golf, Inc. in its agreement to be acquired by TaylorMade-adidas Golf in a transaction valued at about $70 million in which TaylorMade-adidas agreed to purchase all outstanding shares of Adams Golf for $10.80 cash per share for a total equity value of approximately $89 million.

Online Publications

10/11/2012 - NYSE and NASDAQ Issue Proposed Rules on Compensation Committee Independence Standards
As required pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the final rule issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in June 2012, the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and NASDAQ each issued proposed rules on the independence of compensation committees and their advisers on September 25, 2012. The proposed rules are subject to approval by the SEC.

04/03/2012 - Fate of Health Reform is Uncertain after Supreme Court Oral Arguments
After three days of historic oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the momentous 2010 health reform law, is uncertain, given robust questioning of the ability of Congress to force individuals to purchase health insurance.