Kevin Burgess, who also was on the McKool Smith management committee, is the first lateral principal hire at his new firm.
Austin Public Finance Group Joins Locke Lord
The hiring firm said the trio from Norton Rose Fulbright – including one partner and two senior counsel – positions it well for expected growth in the public infrastructure arena as the economy rebounds.
Baker & Hostetler Opens 16-Lawyer Dallas Office
The Cleveland-based firm has launched its second Texas office with attorneys from Winston & Strawn, Kirkland & Ellis, Baker Botts, Barnes & Thornburg and Wick Phillips.
Holland & Knight Adds Former PrimeSource GC and Trio of Healthcare Litigators
Jeffrey Harvey is the Florida law firm’s fourth partner hire in Texas in the past two weeks.
Spencer Fane Opens Fourth Texas Outpost
The Kansas City-based firm has tapped a former senior managing counsel for Dell to lead its expansion in Austin.
St. Louis Firm Expands into Texas with Four Dallas Litigators
Thompson Coburn has opened its sixth office nationwide with partners from Thompson & Knight and Hedrick Kring. The firm aims to grow to 40-plus lawyers over the next few years.
Perkins Coie Continues Growing Austin Office
Perkins Coie’s fourth partner hire in its new Austin office brings healthcare expertise.
Head of K&L Gates Houston Office Moves to Winston
Michael Murphy is the third partner to join Winston in Houston since the start of the year.
Two Reed Smith Energy Partners Relocate to Austin
Oil and gas partner Gary Johnson and renewable energy partner Ed Rogan have moved from Houston and San Francisco, respectively.
King & Spalding Bolsters Construction Transactional Team in Houston
With the addition of Ingrid Myers, With Myers, the K&S Houston office has four partners and seven associates focused almost exclusively on the drafting and negotiation of construction-related agreements.