Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach is closing for business at the end of the year. Thirteen of the firm’s lawyers will be taking their practices elsewhere, according to a statement issued by the firm.
Three Dallas Litigators Join Dykema
The additions increase the firm’s Dallas headcount to almost 50 attorneys and include a former Texas appellate court justice and a young oil and gas litigator who co-led the bankruptcy practice at his last firm.
Former Stream CLO Lands at Baker Botts
Daniel Terrell worked his way out of a job after closing a $330 million transaction on August 1. But it all worked out and he is now the newest member of the corporate group at Baker Botts. Terrell spoke with The Lawbook about why he chose Baker Botts and the advantage of working at a law firm.
Lynn Pinker Taps Jackson Walker for New Partner
The Dallas boutique’s signing of Sara Chelette comes two weeks after losing a partner to Kirkland & Ellis.
Paul Hastings, Sidley Add Houston Energy Transactional Partners
Three energy deal partners are on the move. Two have joined Paul Hastings from Baker Botts, and one jumped to Sidley from Bracewell.
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Announces New Executive Director
The pro bono organization has promoted from within.
Former Tax Counsel at Exxon Joins Vorys in Houston
Columbus, Ohio-based Vorys, in a way, is a homecoming for Jacquelyn Meng Abbott.
Dallas Firm Launches Louisiana Office
Shackelford has opened its second office outside of Texas.
Winston & Strawn Partner Named to Texas Public Safety Commission
Appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Stodghill will serve a term that runs through January 1, 2024.
U.S. AG Appoints Erin Nealy Cox Vice Chair of Advisory Committee
Nealy Cox replaces U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah John Huber as vice chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee.
