The moves add depth to the firm’s energy litigation and tax practices.
Porter Hedges Adds Depth to Energy Litigation Practice
Two attorneys from Houston law firm Watt Thompson, including its managing partner, have jumped to Porter Hedges.
NRF Names San Antonio Partner Head of US Real Estate Practice
Norton Rose Fulbright has selected John Jennings to chair the firm’s U.S. real estate practice after naming Jane Snoddy Smith global co-chair of real estate.
Wilson Sonsini Promotes Austin Attorney to Partner
Matt Staples concentrates his corporate practice on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and other information security issues.
Sysco Elevates Eve McFadden to GC
The Houston food and service company has selected Eve McFadden to replace Russell Libby as general counsel and corporate secretary.
Houston Private Equity Firm Promotes Max Klupchak to GC
Houston-based The Sterling Group announced this month that it has promoted Max Klupchak to general counsel. Klupchak joined the private equity firm in 2015 from Kirkland & Ellis, where he
Munsch Hardt Names New Austin Office Managing Shareholder
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr has tapped bankruptcy and restructuring expert Jay Ong to lead its Austin office and sit on the firms Operations Committee.
Houston Litigation Firm Begins Construction on New Office
Smyser Kaplan & Veselka has started construction on a new office space in downtown Houston at 717 Texas.
T&K Hires New COO from NY Firm
Keith R. Whitman was previously COO and general counsel at Kobre & Kim in New York.
Fox Rothschild Associate Appointed to Dallas District Court
Fox Rothschild associate Ashley Wysocki was recently appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the 254th District Court in Dallas.