Rose Kanusky

Rose Kanusky is of counsel in the San Antonio office. As a member of the Firm’s Elections and Disputes Department, she advises local governments regarding legalities, logistics, and ethical considerations inherent in the conduct of general and special elections. In her former litigation practice, Rose argued and briefed cases in state and federal courts on a wide range of topics, including those related to the electoral process. Because Rose and her colleague, Matt Hines, share a litigation background, they are uniquely qualified to support the Firm’s clients in responding to all forms of disputes, including complaints and investigations related to the election process.

Highlights & Notable Transactions

• Coordinated hundreds of elections for schools, cities, counties, and other governmental entities.
• Successfully defended election contests.
• Successfully prosecuted lawsuits and appeals validating public securities.

Professional & Community Affiliations

• State Bar of Texas
• Women in Public Finance
• Association of Traditional Rug Hooking Artists

Articles & Speeches

• Author: Texas Municipal Election Law Manual (6th edition)
• Annual Presenter on Election Topics: Texas Municipal Clerks Association
• Panel Moderator: Unveiling the Dynamics of Election Services and Contracts, Texas Municipal League (2024)
• Co-Presenter: Effective Bond Campaign Strategies, Texas Association of School Business Officials (2024)
• Co-Presenter: Preparing for a Bond Election, Texas Association of School Business Officials (2024)
• Speaker: Bond Elections & VATRES: Two Special Elections That Might Go Together, Texas Secretary of State, 36th Annual Election Law Seminar (2023)
• Speaker: Bond Elections: Extra Hoops and Hurdles, Texas Secretary of State, 32nd Annual Election Law Seminar (2020)
• Panelist: School Bond Elections from Every Angle, Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards (2019)
• Panelist: Let’s Talk Bond Elections: Process from Different Perspectives, Women in Public Finance (2018)