Thompson & Knight, Holland & Knight Partners Vote to Merge on Aug. 1

In one month and three days, there will be one fewer large full-service corporate law firm headquartered in Texas. Thompson & Knight, a 134-year-old law firm that has deep roots in the oil patch and represents some of the most important energy companies in North America, will officially merge with Holland & Knight on Aug. 1. Together, they will create the seventh largest corporate law firm operating in Texas, according to The Texas Lawbook 50.

June 28, 2021 Mark Curriden

Being Myself and Building My Career are One in the Same

When I accepted an offer in 2011 to return to Texas to begin my career, I wondered if I would eventually have to leave to practice elsewhere. Ten years later, I'm still here and I've learned that professional success for queer voices in Texas is not only possible, but is celebrated.

June 28, 2021 David Silva

East Texas Firm Opens Waco Office

With the move, Longview-based Sorey & Gilliland is angling to accommodate and increase its patent litigation work as the Western District of Texas has become one of the busiest venues in the country.

June 24, 2021 Brooks Igo

Haynes and Boone Announces Associate Comp Increases

The number of law firms operating in Texas increasing annual salaries for associates continued to grow Tuesday. At least 19 firms with offices in Dallas, Austin and Houston are boosting associate compensation. The Texas Lawbook has the details.

June 22, 2021 Mark Curriden

When Women Own Their Firm

There are 13 law firms in Texas certified by NAMWOLF as woman-owned. While small in number, these firms represent an impressive roster of clients including Fortune 500 companies and large government agencies. Nushin Huq looks at the stories behind a few of those firms, as well as the women behind the stories.

June 21, 2021 Nushin Huq

Baker Botts, Gibson Dunn, Simpson Join Firms Hiking Associate Pay

Three corporate law firms operating in Texas – Baker Botts, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Simpson Thacher – have joined more than a half-dozen other firms that are increasing the amount they pay associates. The Texas Lawbook will provide additional tales as they become available.

June 18, 2021 Mark Curriden

Akin Gump, Norton Rose Fulbright, Skadden Increase Associate Comp

More law firms that operate in Texas have announced that they are increasing associate salaries. A half-dozen other firms say they expect to follow suit in the next week. The Texas Lawbook has details.

June 17, 2021 Mark Curriden

Preparing the Law Office for Return to Work with Design, Technology and Resilience in Mind

The overarching goal for the post-pandemic law office should be to create a place that fosters equity and consistency, is easy to use, focuses on people’s well-being and is resilient and sustainable long term for an elevated work experience, writes Gensler's Faisal Naveed. In this article, he shares design principles that can help law firms achieve that goal and make the office a desired destination.

June 16, 2021 Faisal Naveed