Dallas Firm Taps Former Dallas COA Justice to Lead Appellate Practice
Justice Bill Whitehill has returned to private practice after losing his reelection bid for a seat on the Dallas Court of Appeals in November.
Houston Capital Markets Duo Join White & Case
The pair of former Baker Botts deal partners handled a number of notable deals last year.
Austin Healthcare Partner Heads to Holland & Knight
Jennifer Rangel was previously a partner at Locke Lord, where she had practiced for close to 25 years.
Former U.S. Attorney Joins Haynes and Boone
Exactly one month after announcing his resignation as the U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of Texas, President Trump-appointee Ryan Patrick has returned to private practice in a move that adds depth to Haynes and Boone's white-collar practice in Texas.
Houston Energy Dealmaker A.J. Ericksen Laterals to White & Case
Ericksen had become a go-to deal lawyer at Baker Botts, where he started his career and made partner in 2014. The new White & Case partner had an active 2020.
Dykema Taps Dallas Leader for National Recruiting Role
Chris Kratovil dishes about Dykema's growth plans, his favorite interview question and a decision he made in a "fit of clinical insanity."
Kirkland Builds on Strength, Adds Former Baker Botts Debt Finance Partner
Kirkland chairman Jon Ballis called Rachael Lichman, who had a prolific 2020, a "rising star".
Houston Energy Transactions Partner Leaves Hogan Lovells for Womble
José Luis Vittor co-led the oil and gas practice at Hogan Lovells and brings deep Latin American expertise.
Former DOJ Environmental Lawyer Rejoins Hicks Thomas
Firm leader John Thomas said Eric Grant will be an "enormous asset" to firm clients as they prepare for the Biden Administration's energy and environmental efforts.
Polsinelli Dallas MP Brian Bullard, One Year on the Job
As Polsinelli nears its 10-year anniversary in Dallas, The Texas Lawbook caught up with Dallas office managing partner Brian Bullard to reflect on his first year leading the office in what was a truly historic and turbulent first 12 months.