Don Keenan
Painting a subject without their knowing it, a surprise portrait, is always fraught with danger… and in the case of Don Keenan, doubly so. A larger than life character, electrifying, the trial lawyer community with his “Reptile Theory” of practice, a TV personality, renowned children’s advocate, often to be found unshaved wearing shorts, T-shirt, and always those sunglasses. An ex-marine of Irish blood and creator of the Kids Foundation and Bono aficionado. All this and more went into this painting. It was with relief that I saw it was warmly and enthusiastically received at its unveiling in Houston. Kudos to the courage of the man brave enough to commission this painting!
Painting a subject without their knowing it, a surprise portrait, is always fraught with danger… and in the case of Don Keenan, doubly so. A larger than life character, electrifying, the trial lawyer community with his “Reptile Theory” of practice, a TV personality, renowned children’s advocate, often to be found unshaved wearing shorts, T-shirt, and always those sunglasses. An ex-marine of Irish blood and creator of the Kids Foundation and Bono aficionado. All this and more went into this painting. It was with relief that I saw it was warmly and enthusiastically received at its unveiling in Houston. Kudos to the courage of the man brave enough to commission this painting!
Don Keenan
Keenan, Don. 16" x 20". 2015. Collection of Keenan Law Firm. Atlanta, GA. Portrait on canvas. Commissioned by HMR Funding, Dean Chase.
Keenan, Don. 16" x 20". 2015. Collection of Keenan Law Firm. Atlanta, GA. Portrait on canvas. Commissioned by HMR Funding, Dean Chase.
Mary Alexander
Mary Alexander is a distinguished trial attorney based in San Francisco, renowned for her exceptional skill in representing victims in complex personal injury, product liability, toxic tort, and consumer protection cases. With over three decades of legal experience, Alexander has built a national reputation as a relentless advocate for justice, particularly for those harmed by corporate negligence or misconduct.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Alexander began her career as a scientist before transitioning to law, bringing a rigorous analytical perspective to her legal practice. Her scientific background has proven invaluable in cases involving environmental hazards, medical malpractice, and defective products, allowing her to break down technical complexities for judges and juries alike.
The painting on canvas 30" x 45". In the collection of the artist 2025
Alexander founded Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C., a San Francisco-based law firm that has achieved numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Among her most high- profile successes are cases involving the 2018 Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, where she represented families of the deceased, and litigation over childhood lead poisoning in public housing. She has also played a key role in national opioid litigation and sexual abuse cases.
Her contributions to the legal field have earned her extensive recognition. She is a past president of the Amercan Association for Justice,the Consumer Attorneys of California and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. In addition, she has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association and consistently ranks in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.
Mary Alexander is also a sought-after speaker and commentator on legal ethics, civil justice, and the role of litigation in social change. Her career is defined by a deep commitment to holding powerful entities accountable and securing life-changing compensation for those whose lives have been upended by harm and injustice. Her legacy continues to influence the landscape of consumer and civil rights law.