Family Feature Story-The Narayan Family
By Sarah Mitchell
In the vibrant heart of the Park Cities, Amee and Sanjay Narayan have carved out a life that weaves together family, fulfilling careers and a zest for community. Their journey to Dallas is a tale of serendipitous connections and a shared vision for a home that hums with possibility.
Amee’s roots lie in New Jersey, where she grew up before chasing her dreams at Boston University and later Fordham Law School in the electric pulse of New York City. There, she sharpened her skills as a corporate attorney, navigating the high-stakes world of legal deals. Sanjay’s path began in Plano, Texas, where his family moved when he was three. A graduate of Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, he dove into securities litigation at Jones Day in New York. Their paths converged in 2011, sparked by a mutual colleague’s introduction, setting the stage for a partnership that would lead them to Dallas.
“Sanjay sold me on Dallas, and I wanted a neighborhood with community,” Amee says with a spark in her eye. “The Park Cities delivered—great schools, lively dining spots, and a genuine sense of connection where kids play and bike to class.” After a brief chapter in Uptown, they planted roots in the Park Cities in February 2020, enchanted by its blend of urban flair and neighborly warmth.
Amee now shines as a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, guiding real
estate and private equity firms through the art of fund formation. Sanjay, meanwhile, continued in private practice, and is now a senior legal advisor at a real estate technology firm, tackling everything from data
privacy, employment matters, to contract negotiations with a cool-headed precision. Their careers pulse with energy, yet they make room for the rhythms of family life.
At home, they’re raising two spirited children: a five-year-old daughter, stepping into kindergarten at Hyer Elementary after Pre-K, and a three- year-old son, soon to start Pre-K at Hyer. Both cut their teeth at Alcuin’s Montessori, a nod to the couple’s commitment to fostering curious minds.
Travel fuels their sense of adventure. Recent jaunts with their kids have leaned toward the magic of Disney, skiing in New Mexico, the sun-soaked shores of Mexico, and Switzerland. But their wanderlust runs deeper. Before parenthood, they danced through Greece on their honeymoon,
to Italy, and across the country. “Travel is an important part of our lives. There are so many amazing places and people in the US and abroad that we want to show our kids. And it helps open the world to our family,” Sanjay says, his voice warm with memories of the couple’s own study-abroad days in London’s eclectic streets.
In their Park Cities kitchen, Amee and Sanjay trade culinary riffs, blending their heritage into every dish. Amee, a lifelong cook, crafts Indian cuisine with flair, though she tips her hat to her own mom’s and mother-in-law’s unmatched skill. Sanjay’s signature pasta is a crowd-pleaser, and together they whip up a mix of cuisines, the aroma of spices filling their home with warmth. Sanjay’s passions extend beyond the kitchen. Playing basketball has always been a passion, and he still carves time for the Mavericks and Cowboys, and hits the golf course for a dose of green when he can.
A self-described “news and political junkie,” he’s also deeply engaged in public life, serving on the Texas Radiation Advisory Board, appointed by Governor Abbott, and the board of Color Us United, advocating for merit-based practices in hiring and education. Locally, he’s lent his voice to the City of University Park’s legislative and leadership committees, finding purpose in shaping our community.
For Amee and Sanjay, the Park Cities is more than a backdrop— it’s a lively canvas where their kids chase adventures on sidewalks, neighbors swap stories, and their careers move with purpose. “We’re excited to raise our children in such a wonderful community” Amee says with a smile. “It’s where we’re writing our story.”