Groundhog Day: More Competition for Texas Talent
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and the first week of February has seen at least 20 business lawyers in Texas on the move, including a new Oil & Gas co-chair at Baker Botts.
Brown Fox Jumps Over to The Quad, Nearly Doubles Footprint
Russ Brown, cofounder and managing partner of Brown Fox, said the full-service business boutique wanted to be in the “nerve center of the top economic center in the country.” It is the latest instance of Uptown landing a law firm’s Dallas digs.
Data Security and E-Discovery Provider HaystackID Taps Dallas Lawyer as CEO
Chad Pinson, a former equity partner at Baker Botts, has joined the third-largest e-discovery services provider as its chief executive. He will take the helm of a company with growth aspirations in Texas and around the world.
K&L Gates Moves to New Dallas Digs in Uptown
The firm, which called Comerica Bank Tower home for close to four decades, is also consolidating its Fort Worth office with the relocation. The move coincides with a “very concerted” growth initiative in Texas.
Holland & Knight Recruits Texas A&M GC Ray Bonilla
As the general counsel and chief legal officer of the Texas A&M University System, Bonilla oversaw legal matters for eleven universities. He will focus his practice on representing educational institutions.
Brink’s Adds Maria Fernandez as Associate General Counsel
Brink’s Chief Legal Officer Kristen Cook announced the news on LinkedIn on Monday. “Maria brings a wealth of expertise in corporate governance, M&A, finance, and securities that will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our legal and compliance functions globally," she said.
Sheppard Mullin Grows Corporate Capabilities in Dallas
Graham McCall, who was most recently at Jackson Walker and is a former Goldman Sachs lawyer, brings private fund and alternative investment experience to Sheppard Mullin's corporate bench.
Austin Emerging Growth/Venture Capital Partner Michelle Kwan Jumps to Jackson Walker
Kwan, who joins JW from A&O Shearman, has practiced in Austin for 30 years.
Haynes Boone Adds Six Lawyers in Dallas
The firm announced Monday the additions of veteran labor and employment partners Ann Marie Painter and April Goff from Perkins Coie and a private wealth team led by Bill Mureiko and Sarah Marks from Holland & Knight.
Samsung Recruits Dallas Litigation Partner Paulette Miniter In-House
Miniter joins Samsung Electronics America as director and senior counsel of litigation and government investigations from Dallas-based law firm Brown Fox.