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American Airlines Names Post Merger VP Over Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Long-time AA General Counsel Gary Kennedy is leaving after nearly three decades working in the airlines’ corporate legal department. AA CEO-in-waiting Doug Parker announced that his current executive vice president…
Baker & McKenzie Elects Amar Budarapu its Chair of North America Corporate & Securities Practice
The recently elected chair talks about how important Texas is to the firm's corporate strategy.…
Bob Dedman: Post ClubCorp, Guiding New Chapter of Family Business, Golf Legacy
(June 4) - Longtime Dallas businessman and SMU law graduate Bob Dedman is known for his thoughtful and deliberate decision-making. Yet, when presented with one of the most important deals…
It’s Official: Introducing Norton Rose Fulbright
(June 2) - Fulbright & Jaworski officially completed its union Sunday evening with London-based Norton Rose. The new law firm boasts 3,800 lawyers in more than 50 offices around the…
SEC Chief Trial Counsel Joins Kelly Hart
(May 30) - Toby Galloway, a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Fort Worth Regional Office, is joining Kelly Hart as the firm beefs up its…
Austin Industries Names D. Steven Henry New Chief Legal Officer
(May 30) – Prominent Gardere constructional lawyer D. Steven Henry will become CLO on July 1. Austin Industries, which is one of the largest construction firms in the U.S., said…
Tomko & Ross Join Dykema
(May 28) – Ed Tomko, a prominent former prosecutor and senior official with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is joining the Dallas office of Dykema. Tomko and Jason Ross,…
Women Lawyers Participate in Bush Institute’s Women’s Initiative
Tobi Young, who has been the George W. Bush Foundation's GC since 2009, wears a many hats in her job. Her involvement as a mentor in the Women's Initiative Fellowship…
Baker Botts Adds Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Expert David Schiller
Schiller highlights two "hot issues" facing his clients. One is the Affordable Care Act. …
Updated — Rob Roby Makes Move to Become President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters
After 36 years, attorney Rob Roby is leaving the private practice of law to become the president/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Lone Star...…