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Gabrielle “Elle” Grinnell is assisting with coverage on pro bono, public service, and diversity and litigation.

Elle Grinnell

Gabrielle “Elle” Grinnell is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Business. She served as UT’s Student Government Vice President, led the National Pan-Hellenic Council for two terms, and is a member of The Friar Society. Driven, eloquent, and passionate about equity, Elle Grinnell is preparing for a future where communication, leadership, and policy intersect to shape meaningful impact.

Houston Public Finance Lawyer Hired by Greenberg Traurig

Carey Troell, a public finance shareholder, has rejoined Greenberg Traurig in Houston after practicing there from 2005-2008. He will focus his practice on public finance transactions, serving as bond counsel to state and local governmental entities throughout Texas, structuring financing transactions for school districts, cities, water districts and other public and quasi-public institutions. He also represents nonprofits, financial institutions and underwriters in public finance matters.

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Houston Finance Partner Moves from Kirkland to McGuireWoods 

Michelle Williamson, a finance partner, has joined McGuireWoods in Houston from Kirkland & Ellis. She will focus her practice on financing transactions for energy and infrastructure clients, representing sponsors, borrowers, financial institutions and investors in acquisitions financings, investment-grade lending and other debt financing matters.

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Dallas Real Estate Partner Laterals to Kirkland

Wesley Smith, a real estate partner, has joined Kirkland & Ellis in Dallas from Willkie Farr & Gallagher. He will focus his practice on complex real estate debt and equity transactions, with an emphasis on digital infrastructure development and construction financings. 

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Dallas Real Estate Shareholder Moves to Polsinelli 

Austin Green, a commercial real estate shareholder, has joined Polsinelli’s Dallas office from Wick Phillips. He will represent developers, real estate investment funds, REITs, institutional owners and investors in commercial real estate transactions involving acquisitions and dispositions, development, leasing, financing and asset management. 

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Austin IP Director Moves to Kane Russell 

Trevor Coddington, an intellectual property attorney, has joined Kane Russell Coleman Logan as a director in the firm's Austin office. He will focus his practice on patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademark and copyright counseling, and intellectual property strategy.

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Platt Richmond Promotes Three to Partner 

Platt Richmond has promoted Joseph Kim, Kinsey Lakey and Christopher Harbin to partner, recognizing their contributions to the firm’s commercial real estate, litigation and bankruptcy practices, the firm announced. 

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Corporate Lawyer Named Shareholder at SA Firm

Jake Pylman, a corporate lawyer, has been named a shareholder at Elder Bray & Bankler in San Antonio. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, buy/sell transactions, capital investments, startup and working capital financings and other commercial contracts.

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