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Genender currently co-chairs Weil’s Taskforce on Women’s Engagement & Retention and sits on the firm’s Diversity Committee.
Gibson Dunn's lateral signings include the former global chair of Orrick's M&A and private equity practice and a Houston partner.
The Alabama law firm is launching its 10th office firmwide with two energy M&A lawyers.
The Austin law firm picked up a team of five environmental lawyers from Winstead. It is the latest move aiding a two-year growth spurt where the firm has seen its headcount jump by more than 40 percent.
The firm has announced Jon Henderson's successor. Henderson has steered the office since it opened in 2011.
The firm also picked up a real estate partner in New York.
Gaye Lentz will work in Baker Botts' global projects group and primarily serve clients in the midstream and upstream space.
In Askew, DLA Piper is adding a leader in the Dallas legal community with extensive client relationships and a history of mentorship.
Akin Gump is handing over the reins of its Houston office from one prolific energy dealmaker to another. The firm announced Thursday that John Goodgame has succeeded Chris LaFollette as
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr has named veteran environmental lawyer Mary W. Koks as the managing shareholder of its Houston office. Koks will also sit on the firm’s operations committee.
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