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Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: New SEC Proposal Could Impair Private Firms, UT Professor Says

Ken Wiles said the amount of increased regulation the proposal outlines could significantly impact firms, with potentially minimal payoff.

February 21, 2022 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Latest SEC Proposal Could Be Game-Changer for Private Funds

The proposal would turn compliance for firms on its head in the name of protecting investors and companies that take private capital.

February 14, 2022 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Generational Group Adds Tech Consulting through Recent Acquisition

Over the last few years, Generational has expanded its practice from lower-middle-market mergers and acquisitions to advisory services across life cycles.

February 8, 2022 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: PE/M&A Lawyers Switch Firms, Talk How to Get Deals Done

Whit Roberts and Jack Jacobsen spoke with the Dallas Business Journal about the M&A landscape and their deal pipelines.

February 8, 2022 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Lawyers Fear Proposed SEC Regulations Could Trigger Noncompliance for Some PE Firms, Hedge Funds

Lawyers weighed in Wednesday on the new SEC proposal which would increase the frequency and amount of information some firms and hedge funds are required to disclose.

January 26, 2022 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Dallas SPAC Gets Approval for Merger, Doesn’t Have Required Cash

The Dallas blank check company has until the end of the month to pull together the required capital.

September 2, 2021 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Popular DFW Restaurant Chain Exits Bankruptcy

The buffet-style pizza chain has emerged from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas in less than two months after filing for Chapter 11.

March 19, 2021 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: PE Firm Announces Third Acquisition in Under a Month

The Dallas-based energy private equity firm most said it would acquire NorTex Midstream Partners, a Houston-based natural gas storage and transportation company.

February 19, 2021 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Pizza Buffet CiCi’s Files for Bankruptcy

The Irving-based pizza chain filed for bankruptcy after more than a decade of gradual decline and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it said in court records.

January 29, 2021 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Studio Movie Grill Founder Discusses Bankruptcy, Future of the Chain

Dallas Business Journal reporter Catherine Leffert recently visited with Studio Movie Grill Founder Brian Schultz, who called the bankruptcy process an "emotional rollercoaster."

January 25, 2021 Catherine Leffert of the Dallas Business Journal

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  • P.S. — Hilgers’ Cynthia Schmidt Trades Partner Role for Nonprofit Calling - In this edition of P.S., the Pro Bono & Grants Committee of the State Bar of Texas Corporate Counsel Section announced its annual grant recipients. The success of the Champions of Pro Bono sponsorship program pushed this year’s giving to $79,000 — above the initial goal, according to committee chair Michael Marin. 

    The University of Houston Law Center more than doubled last year’s fundraising haul at its 49th annual Law Gala and Auction, generating more than $1.6 million, while honoring distinguished alumni.

    In Dallas, 33 Dykema lawyers and staff packed welcome baskets filled with household necessities for individuals and families who are exiting homelessness with the help of The Stewpot, a nonprofit that provides housing programs that pair subsidized housing assistance with case management and support services. 

    And former Hilgers partner Cynthia Schmidt discusses her recent decision to leave the firm to lead the nonprofit Catholic Pro-Life Community.
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  • Deep Blue’s Ali Denson Navigates Complex Deals and Regulatory Waters - The daughter of a commercial real estate lawyer, Ali Denson played a leading role last year in Deep Blue’s $750 million acquisition of Environmental Disposal System from Diamondback Energy and spearheaded the $950 million term loan needed to finance the sustainable water management company's acquisition. Citing those transformative transactions, the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Houston Chapter and The Texas Lawbook are awarding Denson the 2026 Houston Corporate Counsel Award for Senior Counsel of the Year for a Small Legal Department.  May 7, 2026Mark Curriden

GCs, Lawyers & Firms

  • Willkie Adds Dallas Executive Compensation Partner - Jason Loden, an executive compensation and employee benefits partner, has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher in Dallas from Baker Botts. He will focus his practice on advising companies, private equity funds and nonprofit entities on executive compensation, employee benefits and tax matters.
  • Dallas Assistant GC Moves from JPMorgan to Squire Patton Boggs
  • Longtime Litigator-Turned GC Returns to Private Practice in BakerHostetler’s Dallas Office
  • Clifford Chance Continues to Grow with Two More Houston Partners
  • Austin Government Contracts Partner Catches Up About Move to Kirkland
  • Paul, Weiss Snags Two More Houston Partners from Kirkland, Latham
  • A&O Shearman Adds Another Partner in Houston
  • Clifford Chance Promotes 28 to Partner, Including Two Dealmakers in Houston
  • Aimee Fagan’s IP Practice Is a ‘Natural Fit’ at Winston & Strawn  
  • Jones Walker Adds a Pair of Maritime Lawyers
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Chip Babcock
Chris Bankler
Jamie B. Beaber
David J. Beck
Bill Benitez
Jessica Berkowitz
Brent Bernell
Tyler Bexley
Shawn Blackburn
Michael Blankenship
Jeffrey Brill
Anita Brown
Ian Brown
Stuart Campbell
Jack Chadderdon
Paul Clement
Erin Nealy Cox
Scott Craig
Kevin Crews
Shamus Crosby
Hannah M. Crowe
Geoffrey Culbertson
Sean Cunningham
John Daywalt
Rajiv Dharnidharka
James Ducayet
Brian K. Erickson
Scott Everett
Weiru Fang
Elizabeth Freeman
Tad Freese
Melanie Fry
Geoff Gannaway
Paul Genender
John J. Gilluly III
Rodney Gilstrap
Andrew Gorham
John Greer
Joseph Grinstein
Matthew Haddad
Colleen Haile
Breen Haire
Shahmeer Halepota
Dionne Hamilton
Troy Harder
Rusty Hardin
Michael Hawes
Nathan Hecht
Stephen Hessler
Hillary Holmes
Marc Jaffe
Lauren Jenkins
David Jones
Atma Kabad
Susan Kennedy
David Kinder
Justin King
Allan Kirk
Melanie Koltermann
Doug Kubehl
Joe Laurel
Sang Lee
Steven Lockhart
Arthur Lotz
Barbara Lynn
Mike Lynn
Nora McGuffey
Stephanie McPhail
Mark Melton
Jeri Leigh Miller
Kimberly A. Moore
Mark Moore
Shelby Morgan
Alia Moses
Davis Mosmeyer III
Darren Nicholson
Eamon Nolan
Ivy Nowinski
Holland O’Neil
George Padis
Ian Peck
Jonathan Platt
Chase Proctor
Doug Rayburn
Joel Reese
Kevin Richardson
Andrew Rodheim
Seth Rubinson
Mazin Sbaiti
Ana Sanchez
Vincenzo Santini
Jeffrey Scharfstein
Robert Schroeder III
Scott Seidel
Steven Sexton
Ahmed Sidik
Robert Slovak
Emily Smith
Melissa R. Smith
Jonathon Soler
Robert Soza
Lande Spottswood
Craig Stanfield
Justin Stolte
Josh Teahen
Kelly Tidwell
Linda Tieh
Rafael B. de Toledo
Monica Uddin
Rhett Van Syoc
Rahul Vashi
Gabe Vazquez
Patrick Venter
Sarah Walden
Kandace Walter
Kyle Watson
Mikell Alan West
Noël Wise
Meng Xi

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Beck Redden
Boies Schiller Flexner
Bracewell
Bradley Arant
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Clement & Murphy
Condon & Forsyth
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Dykema
Foley & Lardner
Gibson Dunn
Gillam & Smith
Haynes Boone
Holland & Knight
Jackson Walker
King & Spalding
Kirkland & Ellis
Latham & Watkins
Lynn Pinker
Mayer Brown
MoloLamken
Pamela Welch PLLC
Patton Tidwell Culbertson
Paul Hastings
Porter Hedges
The Probus Law Firm
Reese Marketos
Rusty Hardin & Associates
Sbaiti & Company
Sidley Austin
Simpson Thacher
Skadden
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Sullivan & Cromwell
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