Hayley Ailshie Nanasi

Hayley Ailshie Nanasi is a partner at Dawson & Sodd, LLP, a law firm with offices in Corsicana and Dallas, Texas.

Ms. Nanasi has devoted her career to exclusively representing property owners in eminent domain cases across Texas and the nation. Her work focuses on takings for roadways, utilities, powerlines, pipelines, and similar projects. In addition to eminent domain, she has represented clients in zoning disputes, regulatory takings, and inverse condemnation cases. A sought-after author and lecturer on takings law, Ms. Nanasi has built a stellar reputation in the legal community for her dedication, integrity, and professionalism, even in highly adversarial situations.

Beyond her practice, Ms. Nanasi actively participates in the legal community. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar College, and the American Bar Association, as well as Commercial Real Estate Women of Dallas (CREW). She also gives back to her community as PTO Co-President at her daughter’s school.

Ms. Nanasi earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and government from The University of Texas at Arlington, graduating summa cum laude. During her time there, she participated in moot court and Zeta Tau Alpha. She went on to obtain her law degree with honors from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, where she was a member of the 2007 labor and employment law mock trial team. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2009, she is qualified to appear before all Texas state courts.