Brooks Igo

Jonathan Novak, who most recently practiced at McNamee Hosea in Maryland, was a litigator in the DOJ’s Drug Enforcement Administration from 2011 to 2015.

Coggins, co-chair of the firm’s white collar criminal defense and internal investigations practice group, has been named president-elect of the National Association of Former United States Attorneys

Mark Melton, who was formerly at Hunton Andrews Kurth, has jumped to Holland & Knight and will be a partner.

Tim Fenn, Houston office managing partner, says the newly-minted attorneys are “exceptional Houston lawyers whose work in their respective practices spans the energy industry and showcases the experience Latham offers.”

The Texas Attorney General’s Office announced on Friday that Rick Berlin and Stephanie Eberhardt have received the Rising Star award from the National Consumer Law Center.

Cathy Altman, who will serve a six-year term, is one of five new directors to the 25-member board.

Thomas Ganucheau will serve a three-year term as national director.

John Beckworth will focus his practice on energy law and domestic and international arbitration.

Quattrocchi was previously at Weil.

Chasity Henry, Michael Pegues and U.S. District Judge Robert L. Pitman of the Western District of Texas received awards at the annual Texas Minority Counsel Program held last week in Houston.