Simpson Thacher Makes Dallas Opening Official
Dallas-based Ryan Cox is part of a three-lawyer Akin team joining Simpson's Hybrid Capital practice. Cox will lead the firm's Dallas office with Dave Nemecek.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative GC Returns to Baker Botts
Andrea Stover said it was a hard decision to leave the PEC, but Baker Botts feels like home. “There’s not a better place to be for this [energy regulatory] work than Baker Botts," she said.
Former Dallas COA Justice Picks Cantey Hanger
William “Bill” Pedersen III has joined Cantey Hanger as a partner in Dallas. The former appellate justice will represent clients in litigation and appellate matters across a broad range of disputes.
Dallas Finance Partner Moves from Kirkland to Foley
James Bedotto, a finance partner, has joined Foley & Lardner in Dallas from Kirkland & Ellis. He joins the firm's finance practice, where he will focus on advising private equity sponsors, financial institutions and corporate borrowers on complex debt finance transactions.
Dallas Family Law Firm Elevates Three Attorneys to Partner
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson has promoted family law attorneys Melissa Cowle, Christopher Lambert and Christopher Konneker to partner, expanding the leadership ranks of one of Texas’ largest family law firms.
Houston Corporate Partner Laterals to Womble Bond Dickinson
Katherine Smith, a corporate partner focused on executive compensation and corporate governance, has joined Womble Bond Dickinson’s Houston office as a partner in the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group. She advises public companies, boards of directors and executive teams on executive compensation, securities disclosure and governance matters.
Catching Up With Polsinelli’s Ramana Rameswaran
Polsinelli added veteran healthcare lawyer Muthuramanan “Ramana” Rameswaran as a shareholder late last month in its Dallas office as part of the firm’s ongoing national expansion of the practice area.
The Texas Lawbook caught up with Rameswaran about his move to Polsinelli, the trends he’s seeing and more.
Lehotsky Cohn Opens Dallas Office
Andy Ryan and his team at Ryan Law Partners are joining the national litigation boutique and bolstering its trial group in Texas.
Mayer LLP Goes West
The Dallas-based firm is opening its fifth Texas office in Lubbock. “West Texas and Texas Tech played a big role in my life and career, so seeing Mayer open our newest Texas office in Lubbock is a particularly special milestone,” firm founder Zach Mayer said.
K&L Gates Bolsters Corporate Offerings, Adds Energy & Infrastructure GC in Dallas
Pat Knapp elaborated on his decision to join K&L Gates, highlighted what he is seeing in energy and infrastructure deals, and made a bold prediction about his Notre Dame Fighting Irish in an interview with The Texas Lawbook.
Dallas Bankruptcy Partner Jumps from Sidley to Troutman
Rakhee Patel, a bankruptcy and restructuring partner, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke in Dallas after more than three years at Sidley Austin. She will focus her practice on complex corporate restructurings, bankruptcy matters and related litigation and transactions for debtors, private equity sponsors, lenders and other stakeholders.
Vinson & Elkins Names New COO
Vinson & Elkins named Jason Marty as its chief operating officer in Houston, replacing Adam Kassoff, who is retiring.