Hall is the second partner to join Kansas City-based Spencer Fane this month.
New AUSAs Appointed to the Northern District of Texas
A Thompson & Knight associate in Dallas and Jones Day associate in San Diego were sworn in on Monday as assistant U.S. attorneys in the Northern District of Texas.
State Bar Honored by ABA for Access-to-Justice Programs
The State Bar of Texas was recently honored with the 2018 Harrison Tweed Award at the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in Chicago for its efforts to provide and expand the availability of legal services to the poor.
DBA Wins ABA Partnership Award
The ABA Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services honored the DBA, the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association for their efforts to increase the participation and advancement of lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds.
Baylor Law Adds Jay Rao to Faculty
Most recently, Rao was serving as an adjunct professor of law at UNT Dallas College of Law while also representing two start-up ventures.
Reid Wilson Named Chair of REPTL
The chair of Houston law firm Wilson Cribbs + Goren will serve a one-year term as treasurer of the State Bar’s Real Estate Probate and Trust Law Section.
Updated – Foley Gardere Adds Tech Transactions Pro
Dr. Guy Birkenmeier most recently practiced in the intellectual property group of Baker McKenzie.
Akerman Strengthens Real Estate and Insurance Practices in Dallas
Akerman’s three new partners include a former TRT Holdings in-house lawyer.
Updated – Baton Rouge Firm Opens The Woodlands Office through Combination
Kean Miller has expanded its presence in the Houston area through a combination with Dupuis & Polozola
Steward Healthcare System Hires New Deputy GC
Justin Tilley, the former general counsel of Irving-based NorthStar Anesthesia, has joined Steward Healthcare System as deputy general counsel, according to Tilley’s LinkedIn profile.