Munck Wilson Builds on IP Strength, Combines with Austin Firm
The merger gives Munck Wilson one of the largest trademark/soft intellectual property practices in the Southwest and more than doubles its headcount in Austin.
Dallas Trial Lawyer William Toles to Join Munsch Hardt
With the addition of Toles and his team, Munsch Hardt counts 25 new hires this year. Toles said he was drawn to Munsch's commitment to Texas and the opportunity to expand his practice in areas he has been growing the last few years.
London Calling: UK Firm Expands to Texas
Withers, an international law firm with $307 million in global revenues, has hired a former Winstead wealth planning and tax expert to lead its Texas entrance.
Katten Recruits Kirkland Deal Partner in Dallas
Dilen Kumar visited with The Lawbook about his decision to join Katten, his highlights from working in the White House Counsel's Office and what kinds of deals he is seeing in his practice.
Latham Officially Opens in Austin
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.
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: AZA
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.