John M. O’Quinn was a Texas trial lawyer and founding partner of The O’Quinn Law Firm. Mr. O’Quinn shared his success through philanthropy and gave generously to many charitable causes, such as Texas Children’s Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas Heart Institute, University of Houston, The Children’s Assessment Center, and The Monarch School. He established The John M. O’Quinn Foundation in 1986, which focuses on conservation, education, healthcare, and programs benefitting underprivileged youth in Houston, Texas and the surrounding area.