Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Purvi Patel Albers has received the Outstanding Leadership Arts Alumnus Obelisk Award from Business Council for the Arts for her significant contributions and outstanding leadership in North Texas’s arts and culture sector.
An alumna of BCA’s Leadership Arts Class of 2008, Albers has embodied the program’s mission to cultivate arts leadership. Her impactful service on prestigious boards, including the National Symphony Orchestra, The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) and the Dallas Theater Center, highlights her commitment to advancing the cultural landscape.
In her professional capacity, Albers is a highly respected intellectual property attorney, celebrated by Chambers USA and World Trademark Review for her expertise in trademark law and strategic insight. Her roles as a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) arbitrator and her ongoing support for BCA initiatives further reflect her dedication to both legal and cultural excellence. Albers is a member of the firm’s board of directors and serves as trusted adviser and counsel to Fortune 500 companies and high-growth ventures on the management of their valuable brand investments.
“This year’s group of Obelisk honorees exemplify the power of business leaders investing in the arts,” said Stacie Adams, CEO of BCA. “Their time, talent and resources make all the difference for the arts and culture organizations of North Texas. There’s no greater call than to ensure our creative community remains a vibrant force for inspiration and innovation while attracting more and more companies to our region.”
Founded in 1988, Business Council for the Arts advocates for business support of arts and culture as well as arts-based employee engagement programs, including the Leadership Arts Institute, On My Own Time™ Art Competition, Art@Work. BCA’s annual recognition event, the Obelisk Awards, annually draws a sell-out crowd of business leaders and arts advocates to recognize extraordinary support of arts and culture in North Texas.
Albers and the other honorees will be honored at the 36th annual Obelisk Awards on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District.
