Paul Hastings Continues TX Growth Play with Energy M&A Hire
Peter Hays has had a career-long focus on onshore and offshore energy and a practice spanning both domestic and international markets.
Rey Anaya Valencia Begins Deanship at South Texas College of Law Houston
Valencia, who was selected earlier this year after a nationwide search, is the 13th president and dean of the 101-year-old law school. He said he has been “absolutely overwhelmed” by the welcome he has received from students, staff, administrators and faculty.
Houston Texans Associate GC Jumps to Munsch Hardt
After five years in-house with the NFL franchise, Sunil Jamal is returning to private practice to lead Munsch Hardt’s newly formed Sports + Entertainment Practice.
Holland & Knight’s Recent Lateral Partner Additions Strengthen RE, Financial Services Offerings
The firm has announced three new partners this month recruited from three different firms.
Rice Taps Munck Wilson Attorney to be Associate Athletic Director
Former Olympic and world champion gymnast Tasha (Schwikert) Moser will lead the Rice athletic department's advancement of name, image and likeness and opportunities for the university's student-athletes following the approval of the NCAA’s historic $2.8 billion House settlement. Moser previously led Munck Wilson’s NIL consulting department.
Trade and Tariffs Specialist Joins V&E
V&E Chair Keith Fullenweider said Joyce Adetutu is the "perfect fit" as clients "face fast-evolving trade and national security regulations."
Sheppard Mullin Adds Tax/Executive Comp Partner in Houston from Kirkland
Jared Whalen's career also includes nearly six years in-house at Waste Management.
Troutman Pepper Locke Bolsters Energy Regulatory Practice in Austin
Former Texas Administrative Law Judge Casey Bell has joined the firm from Duggins Wren Mann & Romero.
GT Taps Bill Katz to Co-Chair Antitrust Practice
GT Executive Chairman Richard Rosenbaum in the firm's announcement highlighted Katz's experience advising clients in the healthcare and energy industries. Katz had practiced his entire career at Thompson & Knight/Holland & Knight.
Sorrels Law Recruits Head of Commercial Litigation Practice
Prominent personal injury law firm Sorrels Law has tapped Houston lawyer Brian A. Baker to lead its commercial litigation practice.