Katten Adds Commercial Finance Partner in Dallas
The addition of Erin England is the latest example of Katten's emphasis on recruiting and hiring women partners in growing its Dallas office.
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The addition of Erin England is the latest example of Katten's emphasis on recruiting and hiring women partners in growing its Dallas office.
After nearly five years at Goldman Sachs, Brian Bolton is rejoining the law firm where he started his career.
Jill Louis is the sixth attorney to join Perkins Coie this year.
Both lawyers were previously at Reed Smith, including the head of its global labor and employment practice.
Lindsay Ferguson and Allen McConnell were previously at Hunton Andrews Kurth.
Houston partner Collin Rose will lead the new group.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has expanded its practice offerings in Dallas by hiring David Pratt, who specializes in commercial real estate transactions. Pratt was most recently at Johnston Pratt, a

After launching its first Texas office at the beginning of March with four partners from Thompson & Knight, Thompson Coburn has continued its growth plans in Dallas amidst a global pandemic and nationwide lockdowns.
Kevin Burgess, who also was on the McKool Smith management committee, is the first lateral principal hire at his new firm.
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.
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