Liane Noble
I bring a unique blend of trial experience and strategic insight to every case. Having worked in both the private and public sectors, I’ve had the privilege of litigating complex business disputes, securing high-stakes victories, and advocating for individuals seeking justice. Whether it's trying cases to jury verdict or leveraging zealous written advocacy, I’m committed to delivering results that advance my clients’ interests and protect their long-term goals. Liane is a trial lawyer with extensive experience representing clients in complex commercial disputes, breach of contract cases, and business torts in state and federal trial and appellate courts. With a strategic approach to litigation, Liane provides insightful counsel to corporations, organizations, and individuals navigating high-stakes disputes.
Before rejoining Vinson & Elkins, Liane served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Texas, where she took numerous cases to trial in federal court, gaining invaluable courtroom experience. During her tenure, she led high-stakes cases on both sides of litigation—representing the government as a defendant against challenges to federal regulations and enforcing violations of federal law as plaintiff. This dual perspective has sharpened her litigation strategy and further refined her skills in investigation, legal strategy, and trial advocacy, enabling her to deliver effective and tailored solutions for her clients.
Experience Highlights
(W.D. Tex.) Took eight cases to trial, including two jury trials, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in the Austin, Waco, and San Antonio Divisions
(5th Circuit) Argued before the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in an Administrative Procedure Act matter involving a dispute between federal lending agency, municipality, and utility district
(Tex. Dist. – Harris Cnty.) — Obtained $523.8 million summary judgment against Chinese company in favor of Singaporean company based on breach of long-term propane purchase and sale agreement
(S.D. Tex.) — Obtained an order on behalf of a Middle Eastern state authorizing proceedings in federal court in Houston against a subsidiary province pursuant to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA)
(Tex. Dist.−Dallas Cnty.) — Represented engineering and construction company in suit concerning industrial accident in Mexico
(S.D. Tex.) – Part of litigation team that defended Chinese state-owned entities in litigation related to African oil field dispute
(W.D. Tex.) — Part of litigation team that defended a Fortune 500 life-sciences company against federal and state antitrust claims involving the allergy testing and immunotherapy markets
(Tex. Dist. − Harris Cnty.) — Represented commercial property owners in suits challenging Harris County property tax valuations
Credentials
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, J.D., 2011
- University of Texas, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, Master of Public Leadership, 2024
- University of Texas, B.S.W. and B.A., Social Work and Government, Plan II, 2007
- Assistant United States Attorney and Civil Rights Coordinator, United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, 2019–2025
- Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2011–2013
- Judicial Extern, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2010
- Travis County Women Lawyers Association, Government Service Award, 2024
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division Commendation, 2021–2023
- Selected to the Texas Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), 2018
- Chair & Board Member, Austin Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section, 2019–Present
- Board Member, Federal Bar Association, Austin Chapter, 2022–Present
- Member of Steering Committee, State Bar of Texas Minority Counsel Program, 2018–2022
- Board President & Board Member, Asian Family Support Services of Austin, 2015–2019
- Board Member, Asian American Resource Center of Austin Non-Profit, 2015–2016
- Member, Lloyd Lochridge American Inn of Court, 2015–2017
- Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas
- Press ReleaseMarch 3, 2025