cmenefee24@Nul.org

Christian D. Menefee is the chief civil lawyer for the largest county in Texas. He is the first African American and the youngest person to serve in the position. Previously, Christian practiced in the Houston offices of two international law firms, focusing on business litigation and corporate investigations. In private practice, Christian also focused heavily on pro bono work, including advising the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and immigrants and their families at Bush Intercontinental Airport during the “Muslim ban.” He also worked with Texas Appleseed to expand alternatives to involuntary commitment for the mentally ill. Additionally, he completed a fellowship with the Harris County Public Defender’s Office.