DALLAS – Nov. 17, 2025 – Gemma Descoteaux and G. Michael Gruber, shareholders in the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, were selected to D CEO’s 2026 Dallas 500: The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth list. This listing marks the sixth consecutive year Descoteaux has been listed and the fourth year for Gruber.
“Gemma and Mike are not only trusted advisers and highly skilled attorneys, they also embody the values and spirit of our Greenberg Traurig Dallas office. Their unwavering commitment to excellence, both in their professional work and in our community, sets a standard for all of us. Gemma and Mike consistently support our team, mentor colleagues, and lead by example. Additionally, their passion to serve clients and make a positive impact outside the office truly distinguishes them,” Dallas Managing Shareholder and Texas co-Regional Operating Shareholder Joseph F. Coniglio said. “I am exceptionally proud to see D CEO recognize them among North Texas’s most esteemed professionals. This well-earned honor reflects their professionalism, integrity, and the impact they make every day. We are incredibly fortunate to have Gemma and Mike as part of our team.”
According to the publication, the Dallas 500 is a special edition that profiles the most influential leaders in North Texas across a wide spectrum of industries. The publication is developed through months of extensive research and interviews with well-connected contacts in the regional business community.
Descoteaux practices corporate law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions in various industries, including technology, private equity, media, health care, and transportation. Her practice encompasses advising buyers and sellers in complex M&A transactions. She structures deals with consideration for financing, regulatory requirements, and market factors that may impact outcomes. Her approach combines practical strategies with a deep understanding of her clients’ industries.
Gruber represents businesses, executives, bankruptcy trustees, trusts, individuals, and high-net-worth families as both plaintiffs and defendants on their most sensitive, confidential, contentious, and high-risk matters. Gruber utilizes his deep litigation and pre-litigation experience to avoid litigation when prudent and to take matters to trial when needed.
The full list of honorees can be found here.