AMR Legal Fees in Bankruptcy Exceed $170 Million
With a few months of bankruptcy proceedings still to go, AMR's legal fees continue to mount, topping more than $170 million so far.
AMR Lawyers: Bankruptcy and Merger Deal “Extraordinarily Unique, Complex” and Expensive
American Airlines GC Gary Kennedy and his lead outside counsel, Thomas Roberts and Glenn West of Weil, provide an exclusive insight into how the AMR and US Airways deal came together. "It is an intense deal with lots of moving parts," says West.
Kinder Morgan Acquires Copano for $5 Billion – Update
Lots of lawyers from Weil, Bracewell, V&E and Jones Day are involved in the transaction between the two Houston energy companies.
Search for Next SMU Law Dean Could be Complicated
The search for a new law school dean may prove a bigger challenge than what meets the eye. Even those in support of the university's recent decisions have differing visions of the law school's future.
SMU Business School Dean to Lead Search for New Law School Dean
Provost Paul Ludden appointed Albert W. Niemi to lead the search committee to replace Dedman Law Dean John Attanasio. Other search committee members include law school faculty, law students, members of the Board of Trustees, law school executive board members and law school alumni.
Promotions in Texas Decrease in 2013
The 8-10 year formula for associates making partner may no longer exist, according to 2013 promotion data.
Texas Lawyers: The Growing Source for Minority College Scholarships
During the past decade, more than 500 Texas high school students – a large majority of whom are Hispanic, African-American and Asian – have gone to college thanks to scholarships funded by individual lawyers, law firms and legal organizations in the state. Texas lawyers have quietly awarded more than $1.6 million in financial aid to low-income students or students of color. This article spotlights the lawyers and firms who give money and more.
Tis’ the Season to be Giving
The Texas Lawbook put together some of the law firms and individual attorneys who stood out when it came to giving back. This is by no means a definitive list, as there are so many doing so much for those in need. But this article puts a little spotlight on some efforts that have come to our recent attention.
Q&A with Authors on ABA’s New Appellate Practice Guide
Polsinelli shareholder partner Leane Medford and Robert Dubose, a partner with Alexander, Dubose, discuss their role in researching and writing portions of a new book that examines and compares appellate court rules in Texas and across the US.
Jones Day Leads $240 Million International Deal
The attorneys of Jones Day's Dallas office play a big role in an international oil and gas deal.