With an eye on energy transition, the Houston-based firm added Jenny Speck, a former Deloitte tax pro, as a partner.
McKool Smith Brings Former Dallas Associate Back as a Principal
Erik Fountain, a former clerk of Judge Rodney Gilstrap’s, has represented high-profile clients including Ericsson, Halliburton and Freddie Mac.
Cofounder of Dallas Energy Boutique Joins Munsch Hardt
With Clif Squibb, Munsch Hardt is adding depth to its middle-market energy transactions capabilities.
The 20 Most Read Lawbook Stories of 2023
A year that began with arguments at the Texas Supreme Court that contemplated whether ERCOT is “too big to fail” and ended with a surprise sale by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of a majority stake in his professional basketball franchise was sure to be chock-full of headlines that were attention-grabbing, compelling and noteworthy.
FBFK CEO on Merger with OC Litigation Firm: ‘You Can’t Ignore California’
The 55-lawyer Dallas-based law firm announced a combination with three-lawyer Orange County firm Stephens Friedland on Monday. FBFK CEO Kyle Ferguson said the firm has been eyeing expansion efforts in the region for several years. It is the firm’s first office outside of Texas.
McDermott Picks Up Houston Tax Leader from Mayer Brown
Shawn O’Brien was previously the co-head of the energy tax practice at Mayer Brown.
Seyfarth Shaw Adds Second Texas Office
The firm expanded its presence in the state by recruiting a group of Dallas attorneys from Bryan Cave and QSLWM, with an eye to enhancing its real estate finance capabilities.
Veteran Antitrust Expert Jumps to King & Spalding
Sean Royall, who has represented AT&T, Facebook, Allergan and JUUL Labs, joins King & Spalding as its global head of antitrust and consumer protection. Since 2019, Royall’s career has taken him from Gibson Dunn to stops at Kirkland and Sidley and now K&S.
Blank Rome Expands to Dallas with Corporate Group
The Philadelphia-founded law firm announced the opening of its second Texas office on Monday with seven attorneys from four firms.
Q&A with Katten ESG Expert Johnjerica Hodge
The Texas Lawbook visited with Hodge to learn more about her vision for leading the firm’s ESG Risk and Investigations practice, what it’s like to be reunited with her former classmate and how she sees ESG evolving over the next several years.