First National Title Insurance Co. (FNTI) announced Leyna Williams has joined the firm as the newest Texas underwriting counsel.
“I knew immediately that the FNTI underwriting team possessed the expertise and congeniality I seek out in colleagues and mentors, and a forward-thinking, service-oriented perspective that is rare in this industry,” Williams said in a release. “I’m beyond thrilled with and so appreciative of the opportunity to move into underwriting and join the incredible team at FNTI.”
Williams earned her bachelor of arts degree with honors in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and subsequently graduated with her JD from UT Austin School of Law in 2008. She accepted an associate attorney position at a global law firm, with a practice focused on corporate defense, labor and employment, and real estate.
A move to Houston led to a career shift, allowing her to represent small businesses and individuals in a variety of real estate, employment, and family law matters. She worked as an escrow officer, continuing education instructor, and in-house counsel for a local title agency.
“We’re excited to welcome Leyna to the family,” FNTI General Counsel David Hays said. “Leyna will join our Texas underwriting team as vice president and underwriting counsel, further strengthening what I believe to be the strongest and most favored underwriting team in the state. Leyna’s strong background in real estate law and front-line agency experience brings valuable insight and understanding to our title agents. Her energy, attitude and professionalism fit into our brand of underwriting, and I look forward to working with her as she embraces this new challenge. I know Leyna will be another valuable piece of our company’s continued growth and success.”