CYNTHIA RUIZ

   Born: Toledo, Ohio, May 4, 1970; Admitted to bar, 1996, Texas; 1998,
      U.S. District, Southern Distric of Texas.
   Education: Baylor University (B.A., Communications, 1992; J.D., 1996).
   Languages: Spanish. Member: Houston Bar Association; Houston-
      Young Lawyers Association (Member, Board of directors: Chair, Arts
      & Entertainment).
   Practice Areas: Family Law, Civil Litigation; Business Law.