Baker Botts completed more than 50,000 pro bono hours firmwide in 2020 – the most ever by the Houston-based firm in a single year. In addition, the firm formed a strategic collaboration with Official Black Wall Street and has committed to providing $10 million of free legal services to its member businesses over the course of three years. Baker Botts also scored key litigation successes – one in a landmark patent infringement case and another in a significant wartime claims dispute.

Munck Wilson identified executive committee member Jenny Martinez as one partner who really shined in 2020 and has played a leading role in recruiting and hiring strong female laterals. The Dallas-based firm has nearly tripled its female partner headcount in the past three years. Looking ahead, the firm aims to expand in Miami by the end of the year.