Clifford Chance Gains Environmental Expert Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers
The Magic Circle firm announced the addition of two partners from Kirkland & Ellis on Monday, including Houston-based Reeves-Sobers.
New Dallas Litigation Firm IMcP Established by Former Partners at Rogge Dunn Group
Three partners from the Rogge Dunn Group decided the time was right to start their own firm this month.
Carrington Coleman Gains Two Litigation Partners from McGuire Craddock
The new lateral additions include Jennifer Ryback, who was head of McGuire Craddock’s litigation practice. Carrington Coleman has also added a senior associate from Winstead.
Bechtel Energy Senior Counsel Moves to King & Spalding in Houston
Terra Cothran has spent the past 25 years working on energy and construction projects in-house. She has been across the table from King & Spalding on numerous projects.
Bracewell Bolsters Energy Tax Practice in Houston
With an eye on energy transition, the Houston-based firm added Jenny Speck, a former Deloitte tax pro, as a partner.
McKool Smith Brings Former Dallas Associate Back as a Principal
Erik Fountain, a former clerk of Judge Rodney Gilstrap’s, has represented high-profile clients including Ericsson, Halliburton and Freddie Mac.
Cofounder of Dallas Energy Boutique Joins Munsch Hardt
With Clif Squibb, Munsch Hardt is adding depth to its middle-market energy transactions capabilities.
The 20 Most Read Lawbook Stories of 2023
A year that began with arguments at the Texas Supreme Court that contemplated whether ERCOT is "too big to fail" and ended with a surprise sale by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of a majority stake in his professional basketball franchise was sure to be chock-full of headlines that were attention-grabbing, compelling and noteworthy.
FBFK CEO on Merger with OC Litigation Firm: ‘You Can’t Ignore California’
The 55-lawyer Dallas-based law firm announced a combination with three-lawyer Orange County firm Stephens Friedland on Monday. FBFK CEO Kyle Ferguson said the firm has been eyeing expansion efforts in the region for several years. It is the firm’s first office outside of Texas.
McDermott Picks Up Houston Tax Leader from Mayer Brown
Shawn O’Brien was previously the co-head of the energy tax practice at Mayer Brown.