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.
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: Munck Wilson Mandala
Munck Wilson identified executive committee member Jenny Martinez as one partner who really shined in 2020 and has played a leading role in recruiting and hiring strong female laterals. The Dallas-based firm has nearly tripled its female partner headcount in the past three years. Looking ahead, the firm aims to expand in Miami by the end of the year.
Baker Botts Strengthens Finance Practice in Houston
Two months after landing TK’s former finance chair, Baker Botts has gained a finance pro from Shearman & Sterling.
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: Norton Rose Fulbright
What were the firm’s biggest or most important (non-client) achievements as a firm in 2020? At Norton Rose Fulbright, we achieved our greatest successes this past year in diversity, equity and
V&E Dealmaker Brittany Sakowitz Laterals to Kirkland
Kirkland leaders believe they have a “rising star” in private equity and M&A in Brittany Sakowitz.