The Austin legal market continues to be red hot with the arrival of Latham & Watkins, which tapped corporate attorneys from DLA Piper and Wilson Sonsini. Firm leaders anticipate current partners with strong ties to Texas will either relocate or spend significant time in the state capital.
Richard Husseini Talks Move to Kirkland, Clients’ Tax Concerns
One of the leading tax controversy attorneys in the country, Richard Husseini discusses why he left Baker Botts after 30 years, changes at the IRS and more in a Q&A with The Lawbook.
Dallas Labor and Employment Pro Joins Polsinelli
Harry Jones, who has practiced for the past 11 years at Littler, found in building a national practice that the boutique model had become too limiting for his client relationships.
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What were the firm’s biggest or most important (non-client) achievements as a firm in 2020? John Zavitsanos: Some firms slowed down in 2020. We sped up. We never cut staff or salary, no furloughs,
Blank Rome Nabs Finance Pros from Holland & Knight
The finance duo – which includes the former head of Thompson & Knight’s Houston office – has significant experience in the oil and gas industry.
Parkland Adds Jackson Walker Partner as Associate General Counsel
Brad Nitschke was the chair of Jackson Walker’s Covid-19 Task Force.
LyondellBasell Expands Disputes Group with Winstead Shareholder
The Dutch chemical company has added Andrew Edelman has senior counsel to handle disputes in the Americas.
Balch Brings On Second Austin Partner
Balch & Bingham has added Bryan Moore from Beveridge & Diamond to its newly-opened Austin office.
Holland & Knight Recruits Former Troutman Pepper Orange County MP to Dallas Office
Corporate lawyer David Allen said Holland & Knight’s recent merger with TK “significantly increases our profile in the Texas marketplace.”
Healthcare Partner Heads to Haynes and Boone
Randy Peak, who was most recently at DLA Piper, has a familiarity with Haynes and Boone from the client side.