Nelson Mullins has recruited lawyers from yet another firm to bolster its nascent Houston outpost. The Chamberlain Hrdlicka expats are headlined by Juan Vasquez, Jr., Peter Lowy, and former Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina.
Austin IP Litigator Joins Winstead
Patent litigator Nadia Haghighatian announced her move from Kirkland & Ellis on LinkedIn. Earlier this week, Winstead announced a new real estate partner from Fried Frank.
Longtime Chamberlain Hrdlicka Tax Partner Jumps to Womble
Phyllis Guillory, who practiced at Chamberlain Hrdlick for nearly 30 years, has handled international transactions spanning more than 50 countries.
Winstead Adds Real Estate Shareholder from Fried Frank
With the move from New York to Dallas, Luis Murguia is being minted a shareholder.
Akin Lands CapM Partner from Kirkland
Bryan Flannery is the fourth corporate partner lateral recruit to Akin’s Houston office over the last two months. He has advised on multiple billion-dollar deals this quarter.
Houston Restructuring Pro James Grogan Joins GT
Grogan, who moves to Greenberg Traurig from Paul Hastings, has guided several cryptocurrency firms through Chapter 11 in recent years.
Holland & Knight Recruits Tax Partner from Kirkland
Holland & Knight announced Thursday that Ryan Phelps, a 2016 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, has joined its Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group.
Bell Nunnally Adds Real Estate Partner Spencer Diebel
Diebel was most recently a senior attorney at Munsch Hardt. He said he has long been impressed with attorneys at Bell Nunnally and wanted to be part of “creating something special.”
Houston Finance Partner Returns to Norton Rose Fulbright
Energy finance lawyer Daniel Tristan has rejoined the firm where he has spent the majority of his career.
Foley Adds Trio of Texas Talent
The firm’s recent hires of Trey McDonald and James McFall from Jackson Walker and former Houston City Council member Ronald Green enhance its capabilities in sports and entertainment and public finance, in particular.