Most recently a partner at Haynes and Boone, Suzanne Murray brings with her almost two decades of experience at the Environmental Protection Agency. She says she is joining a “dream team” of environmental lawyers at K&S.
Insurance Coverage Expert Jumps to Carrington Coleman
Marisa O’Sullivan is leaving the insurance law boutique Amy Stewart Law, where she says she gained “outstanding experience” representing commercial policyholders.
Pillsbury Expands Energy Litigation Capabilities in Houston
Pillsbury picked off two energy litigators in Houston this week from Womble.
San Antonio Automotive Litigator to Join Dykema
Daniela Gonzales Aldape is leaving a San Antonio litigation firm for a national platform at Dykema.
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: Haynes and Boone
Haynes and Boone said its biggest achievement in 2020 was continuing to grow as a firm and moving forward on long-term plans despite the challenges posed by the pandemic: the firm opened new offices in San Francisco and North Dallas; signed a lease to move its Dallas office in 2021 to a new office tower; and hired 46 lateral lawyers in key markets and practices.
Houston Litigator Rejoins Former Colleagues at Hogan Thompson LLP
James Schuelke is reuniting with former Reynolds Frizzell attorneys Christopher Hogan and Samantha Thompson.
Husch Blackwell Environmental Lawyers Head to Spencer Fane
The additions include the former chair of Husch Blackwell’s environmental practice and an attorney in Austin.
Clean Energy Investment Firm Signs Former ExxonMobil Senior Counsel as GC
Katie Wiley said the opportunity to join a smaller, more nimble firm in the clean energy and renewables space was exactly what she was looking for.
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: Baker Botts
Baker Botts completed more than 50,000 pro bono hours firmwide in 2020 – the most ever by the Houston-based firm in a single year. In addition, the firm formed a strategic collaboration with Official Black Wall Street and has committed to providing $10 million of free legal services to its member businesses over the course of three years. Baker Botts also scored key litigation successes – one in a landmark patent infringement case and another in a significant wartime claims dispute.
Wilson Sonsini Picks Up Second Austin Corporate Partner from Shearman
Brian Dillavou, who focuses on representing start-ups and emerging growth companies, is reuniting with his former colleague Matt Lyons with the move.