A note from Tony Garza

I wanted you to be among the first to know that I've accepted a partnership position with the consulting firm of ViaNovo, LP and will serve as vice chairman of the firm's new enterprise, ViaNovo Ventures. Additionally, I will be acting as Counsel to the international law firm of White & Case. Both are first-rate firms with stellar reputations in their respected fields, and I consider it an honor to be joining both their teams.

ViaNovo is already seen as the go-to consultancy for high-stakes corporate management, public affairs and strategic communications for domestic and international clients. The newly formed ViaNovo Ventures will capitalize on the strengths of the firm by providing clients an unprecedented capability in the area of cross-border business development.

As many of you know, White & Case, with offices in 34 offices in 23 countries, is unparalleled in its global reach and has been long recognized for its work not only with private sector businesses and financial institutions but also state and federal governments. The firm has offices in business capitals across Latin America and has demonstrated an unprecedented level of commitment to the region.

Over the course of my more than six years of service as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, I've developed a good sense of how complex and multi-dimensional the needs of businesses truly are as they navigate the north/south terrain of cross-border transactions. Too often I've seen companies in the U.S. or Latin America move across borders without both the sort of aggressive legal representation needed as well as the public affairs and communications positioning so vital for long-term success. These two great firms will offer me a unique platform for a completely integrated approach to client representation.

I encourage you to visit my newly redesigned Web site (www.tonygarza.com) which represents another way I hope we can stay connected and in touch. It's also a great place to learn more about ViaNovo and White & Case. I look forward to staying in touch, and I'll continue to provide you with my Perspectives from time to time.

With best wishes, I am,

Sincerely,

Tony Garza

In the news

For the full story on Tony's joining ViaNovo, LP, click here.

For the full story on Tony's joining White & Case, click here.

The SRE provides this account, in Spanish, of the Aztec Eagle ceremony honoring Tony on June 9.

Tony was also recently named to the Board of Directors for Basic Energy Services (NYSE: BAS); read the news release here.