Team

Explore MidSouth Legal’s Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

At MidSouth Legal, we uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, dedicated to delivering secure, premium legal solutions that empower corporate clients. Our vision is to lead the industry through expert guidance and unwavering commitment to client success.

Meet Our Expert Legal Team

Discover the dedicated professionals driving MidSouth Legal’s success.

Doug Cortes

Founder & Chief Legal Officer

Former Director of the Business Innovations Clinic at Bowen School of Law. Twenty-plus years advising founders and businesses on entity strategy, governance, intellectual property, contracts, and growth.

Heather Carmichael 

Chief Strategy Officer

Twenty-plus years leading business operations, public policy, startup strategy, government relations, communications, and organizational growth. Heather helps clients build scalable organizations while preparing to join the firm’s legal practice upon Texas licensure.

Bill Ice

Senior Technology Advisor

A longtime technology executive and trusted advisor, Bill brings more than 20 years of experience in enterprise systems, data analytics, and business technology strategy, supporting clients with practical, scalable solutions.

What Our Clients Say

Explore the genuine feedback from our valued clients, reflecting their trust and confidence in MidSouth Legal’s expertise.

MidSouth Legal provided insightful guidance and unparalleled support throughout our complex corporate merger.

Rebecca Lawson

Chief Financial Officer

Their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, ensuring every legal detail was handled with precision.

David Chen

Senior Business Consultant

Our experience with MidSouth Legal was flawless, highlighting their commitment to client success.

Samantha Ortiz

Head of Corporate Operations