Steele, who started his career in private practice at Jones Day in 2015, was most recently at Winstead. He has handled large acquisitions of distressed hospitality loan portfolios, single-family housing portfolios, self-storage portfolios, and life sciences properties.
Akin Bolsters Investment Management Team in Dallas
Shannon Thompson, who joins the firm from Kirkland & Ellis, represents private equity and other alternative asset managers.
Winston & Strawn Adds Tax Partner Louis Jenull
The Dallas tax expert has significant experience within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
Latham Enhances Project Development Practice in Houston
New Latham partner Jonathan Katz practiced for nearly a dozen years at King & Spalding. Houston office managing partner Nick Dhesi said Katz is highly regarded for his experience in crafting EPC contracts for energy and infrastructure projects.
Veteran Bankruptcy Attorney Marc Taubenfeld Joins Munsch Hardt
Taubenfeld was previously at McGuire, Craddock & Strother, where he practiced for more than 25 years.
Four-Partner Product Liability Team Jumps to King & Spalding
For the second day in a row, King & Spalding has multiple lateral partners joining the firm in Texas. On Wednesday, it is a team led by Austin trial partner Kim Bueno.
Brown Rudnick Recruits Oil and Gas Litigator from Michelman & Robinson
Lauren Varnado is the fourth lawyer to join Brown Rudnick’s one-month-old office in the Bayou City.
Bradley Adds Corporate Partner Greg Hidalgo in Dallas
The former EY senior auditor was most recently at Katten.
Baker Botts Boosts Tax Department
The firm has added Dallas tax partner Jason Graham from Baker McKenzie, where he practiced for more than a decade.
K&S Enhances Houston, Dallas Offices
King & Spalding announced on Tuesday that Houston deal lawyer Drew Baldinger has joined from Skadden and Dallas litigator Jordan Leu has lateraled over from Vinson & Elkins.