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Brooks Igo

Brooks Igo is the publisher at The Texas Lawbook and covers lateral moves.

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Brooks Igo

Brooks Igo is the publisher of The Texas Lawbook. He graduated from SMU, where he studied business and journalism. Two months after the launch of The Lawbook and the beginning of his last semester at SMU, Brooks interned with Mark, Sally and The Lawbook. After joining the team full-time, he has worked to build relationships in the Texas legal community and help grow the publication’s readership to more than 13,000 subscribers.

Brooks is on the steering committee for the Dallas chapter of the Legal Marketing Association’s Southwest Region; serves on the boards of The Well Community and the Salvation Army Oak Cliff Corps; and is a supporter of Advocates for Community Transformation (Act).

He, his wife Ashley, daughter June, and son Oliver live in Oak Cliff with their pack of rescue dogs and pig.

You can reach Brooks at brooks.igo@texaslawbook.net or 214-384-4080.

Mayer Brown Taps Bracewell Partner to Lead U.S. Upstream Group

Firm leaders say Carl von Merz is the latest in a string of lateral hires to meet client demand for expertise in the midstream and upstream sectors.

August 14, 2020 Brooks Igo

Updated – Kilpatrick Townsend Adds Veteran Patent Partner from V&E

Steve Borgman had practiced at Vinson & Elkins for nearly 35 years, where he counseled on M&A, license and technology agreements, and other IP matters.

August 14, 2020 Brooks Igo

Frost Brown Todd Announces Houston Office Opening

The nine-lawyer office is the Cincinnati firm's second Texas outpost.

August 11, 2020 Brooks Igo

Updated – Susman Godfrey Elects New Managing Partner

The Los Angeles partner and executive committee member is the first woman to serve in the top management position at the prominent commercial litigation firm.

August 10, 2020 Brooks Igo

New Jersey Firm Does a Texas Two Step

Bressler, Amery & Ross announced new offices in Dallas and Houston this week.

August 6, 2020 Brooks Igo

Houston Labor and Employment Partner Joins Hunton AK

Scott Nelson's clients include Marathon Oil and Fogo de Chao Churrascaria.

August 6, 2020 Brooks Igo

Fort Worth Bankruptcy Boutique Adds Depth

Forshey Prostok added a partner in Houston and an of counsel in DFW this week.

July 31, 2020 Brooks Igo

Munck Wilson Picks Up LA Patent Litigator

The Dallas firm opened its Los Angeles office 18 months ago.

July 31, 2020 Brooks Igo

Baker Botts Bankruptcy Pro Jumps to Reed Smith

Omar Alaniz has advised on a number of noteworthy bankruptcies, including helping the Bristow Group emerge from Chapter 11 last fall.

July 29, 2020 Brooks Igo

DLA Piper Preps for More Bankruptcy Work with New Lateral Partner

The move comes as a record number of Texas businesses filed for bankruptcy in the first half of the year. DLA's recent hire expects activity to only accelerate.

July 22, 2020 Brooks Igo

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