I stared at my assailant’s knife and realized that in an instant my life had changed. I no longer felt invincible, no longer felt safe. Rather, I was overcome with fear. The story of my path – which has included graduating from Rice University, turning down a consulting job for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and attending law school at Northwestern University – to becoming a lawyer at Sidley is a story of facing fear, fighting back and fulfilling my professional goal.
BP to Acquire RNG Producer Archaea in $4.1B Deal
The deal represents the largest renewables transaction of the year in an increasingly competitive transitional environment. Kirkland & Ellis and Jones Day advised Archaea and its management team on the deal. TLB has names.

Lessons from Mis Abuelos
Mis abuelos taught me life lessons — on work ethic, marriage and faith, among others — that have made me realize that I have a responsibility to not just pursue the practice of law with excellence, but also to be role models in our families, workplaces and communities.
Jury Awards $95.5M in Case of Brain Damage Linked to Dentist Visit
The family of Nevaeh Hall sued the dentist, Bethaniel Jefferson, reaching a settlement with her insurer prior to trial, and also sued a pharmacist Charlotte M. Smith Brown, alleging she told Jefferson to administer an incorrect medication to Hall during the medical emergency. Brown drew Jefferson back into the lawsuit as a potentially liable party, and jurors found the dentist 100 percent liable for the injuries.
What this Summer’s Blockbusters Can Teach Us About LinkedIn
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Corporate Deal Tracker: 2022 M&A Transactions (Premium Searchable Master List)
Below is a list of qualified M&A transactions reported to The Texas Lawbook for 2022. This list, available to PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS ONLY, is organic and searchable. It is designed to grow as
CDT: 2022 Capital Markets Transactions (Premium Searchable Master List)
Below is a list of qualified capital markets transactions reported to The Texas Lawbook for 2022. The list, for PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS ONLY, is organic and searchable. It is designed to grow as
CDT: 2022 Capital Markets Transactions
Below is a list of qualified capital markets transactions reported to The Texas Lawbook for 2022. The list is organic, designed to grow as deals are reported. So if you
Shell USA acquires Shell Midstream Partners for $1.96B
Shell USA announced Monday that it is paying $1.96 billion to acquire all outstanding stock of its subsidiary Shell Midstream Partners, which has assets involved in crude oil and refined products pipelines and terminals that serve as key infrastructure to transport onshore and offshore crude oil production to U.S. Gulf Coast and Midwest refining markets. The entities chose Houston lawyers from Baker Botts and Gibson Dunn as its legal advisors. The Lawbook has lawyer names and other details.
Chron: TSU Replaces Law School Dean After Continued Troubles, Low Bar Scores
Some law students had been displeased with the dean’s progress, according to an email obtained by the Houston Chronicle. Texas Southern announced professor Okezie Chukwumerije as the law school’s interim dean.
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