Gino grew up in Richardson. He and his wife Rita have been married for 25 years and live in Irving. They have five children, ages 14 to 21.

Civic and community activities

St. Ann Catholic Church (Coppell)

Parishioner since 2011, volunteer with youth since 2014

Great Hearts Irving (public charter school)

Academy Advisory Council, 2016-present

The Pines Catholic Camp

Board Member, 2014-present

Housing Crisis Center

Board President, 2008-2009; Executive Committee, 2004-2010; Board Member, 2003-2012

St. Thomas More Society

Member, 1998-present

Education

The University of Texas School of Law

J.D., with honors, 1998

Order of the Coif

Texas Law Review, Articles Editor, vol. 76

Georgetown University

B.S.F.S., cum laude, 1992

Thomas J. Watson Scholar

School of Foreign Service (concentration in International Politics)

Awards and certifications

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law, 2015-present

Texas Super Lawyers (Thompson Reuters®)

Listed for Appellate, Civil Litigation: Defense 2017-2024

Best Lawyers in America 

Listed for Appellate Practice and Litigation - Insurance 2025

Eagle Scout

Professional activities

Dallas Bar Association

Member; Appellate Law Section Council, 2023

State Bar of Texas

Member; Appellate Law Section Member; Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Section Board Counsel 2023, Treasurer 2024

Texas Bar Foundation Fellow

2023-present

Texas Bar College

2022-present

U.S. District Judge George P. Kazen

Law Clerk, 1998-1999

Supreme Court of Texas, Justice Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.

Legal Intern, 1997

Court admissions

Texas

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

United States District Court of Texas

(Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western)