Mrs. Hilliard is a partner at Hilliard Law, a highly successful and internationally recognized plaintiffs' law firm.  She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary's University School of Law.  Upon graduation, Mrs. Hilliard spent ten years working as a litigation defense attorney with Gonzales Hoblit Ferguson LLP, one of the largest litigation defense firms in South Texas. In 2005, she became the first female Hispanic partner and served as managing partner of the firm.  Mrs. Hilliard has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star several times during her career.  Mrs. Tobin is a member of several organizations and committees and spends a considerable amount of time assisting with various projects and philanthropic causes.