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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.
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.
Brian Dillavou, who focuses on representing start-ups and emerging growth companies, is reuniting with his former colleague Matt Lyons with the move.
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.
Two months after landing TK's former finance chair, Baker Botts has gained a finance pro from Shearman & Sterling.
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GT recently added Dallas corporate partner Steve Bartz, who focuses his practice on joint venture transactions.
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