The firm has announced three new partners this month recruited from three different firms.
Rice Taps Munck Wilson Attorney to be Associate Athletic Director
Former Olympic and world champion gymnast Tasha (Schwikert) Moser will lead the Rice athletic department’s advancement of name, image and likeness and opportunities for the university’s student-athletes following the approval of the NCAA’s historic $2.8 billion House settlement. Moser previously led Munck Wilson’s NIL consulting department.
Trade and Tariffs Specialist Joins V&E
V&E Chair Keith Fullenweider said Joyce Adetutu is the “perfect fit” as clients “face fast-evolving trade and national security regulations.”
Sheppard Mullin Adds Tax/Executive Comp Partner in Houston from Kirkland
Jared Whalen’s career also includes nearly six years in-house at Waste Management.
Troutman Pepper Locke Bolsters Energy Regulatory Practice in Austin
Former Texas Administrative Law Judge Casey Bell has joined the firm from Duggins Wren Mann & Romero.
GT Taps Bill Katz to Co-Chair Antitrust Practice
GT Executive Chairman Richard Rosenbaum in the firm’s announcement highlighted Katz’s experience advising clients in the healthcare and energy industries. Katz had practiced his entire career at Thompson & Knight/Holland & Knight.
Sorrels Law Recruits Head of Commercial Litigation Practice
Prominent personal injury law firm Sorrels Law has tapped Houston lawyer Brian A. Baker to lead its commercial litigation practice.
Munck Wilson Adds Depth to Corporate Practice
Scott Beckmen, who joins Munck Wilson from Spencer Fane, has nearly two decades of experience across the finance, gaming, technology, and energy industries. He also recently served as chief legal officer of SimWin Sports.
GT Bolsters Franchise & Distribution Practice with Cross-Border Adviser Mo Alturk
Mo Alturk worked for the last 14 years at Baker McKenzie, where gained significant experience working with multinational corporations and franchise systems.
Healthcare Fraud Prosecutor Leaves DOJ for Hicks Thomas
In her role as assistant deputy chief of the Health Care Fraud Unit, Aleza Remis led the Texas Strike Force, which targets fraudulent providers and works to combat the opioid crisis.