Corporate law firms in Texas are going to take a financial hit as a result of the one-two punch of the coronavirus and plunging oil prices, according to a law firm management expert. The crisis is also an opportunity for firm leaders to make significant changes, including giving underperforming partners the boot.
Challenges to Mainstreaming ESG in Financial Markets
Financial institutions have more tools at their disposal to effect change by driving environmentally conscious behavior across industries, while also meeting board and investor demands for increased volumes of sustainability-driven lending. The net effect of this paradigm shift will result in new sources of capital for environmentally beneficial projects and activities. This article explains why and how.
St. Louis Firm Expands into Texas with Four Dallas Litigators
Thompson Coburn has opened its sixth office nationwide with partners from Thompson & Knight and Hedrick Kring. The firm aims to grow to 40-plus lawyers over the next few years.
DBJ: Sheppard Mullin Doubles Downtown Footprint
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has doubled its footprint in downtown Dallas. The company recently expanded its lease at Chase Tower from 25,902 square feet to 51,804 square feet and
‘The Law Lost a Giant Today’
Jim Coleman, one of the most respected trial lawyers in Texas history, died Saturday at the age of 96.
Haynes and Boone Nabs Two V&E Finance Partners in Dallas
The additions are part of the firm’s strategic growth plans for its finance practice.
Sale of ‘Strong Arm’ Firm Ends Loncar Estate Battle
Two plaintiffs’ attorneys have completed a $13 million purchase of Loncar & Associates from the estate of the celebrity attorney once known as “The Strong Arm.” The deal closed in January and Natalie Posgate has the details.
White & Case Expands Houston Office with Two Hires from V&E
The two follow three V&E departures since the beginning of this year, including two attorneys to Perkins Coie’s new office in Austin and one to Kirkland & Ellis in Houston.
It’s Official: Perkins Coie Opens in Austin with Laterals from V&E, Wilson Sonsini
The move comes as the technology market has boomed in the capitol and other firms have shrunk or shuttered their offices.
Spencer Fane Adds Eight to Houston Office
The Kansas City-based firm announced Monday that a total of eight attorneys from three different firms have joined its Houston office, which opened last August.