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.
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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.
Dallas Corporate Partner Joins Greenberg Traurig
GT recently added Dallas corporate partner Steve Bartz, who focuses his practice on joint venture transactions.
Sheppard Mullin Picks Up Dallas Healthcare Partner
Phillip Kim is the fifth addition to Sheppard Mullin’s firmwide healthcare practice this year.
Former AUSA Moves to Greenberg Traurig in Houston
Vernon Lewis says the past two decades as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas – including three years as chief of the fraud section – have been the highlight of his career as an attorney.
Ogletree Shareholder Laterals to Gray Reed in Houston
Stephen Quezada joins Gray Reed as counsel.
Ex-Locke Lord Litigator Leaves for Dallas Litigation Firm
Bailey Brauer recently announced that Jason Marlin has joined its partnership ranks.
Dallas Litigation Firm Adds Britta Stanton
After a short stint as a jury consultant, Britta Stanton is teaming up with Chrysta Castañeda and returning to counsel’s table as an advocate.