People ask me all the time, “Why do you study the ancients?” It’s because the lessons they taught are as fresh today as they were thousands of years ago. They are highly relevant to all modern walks of life, whether they be in our living rooms, boardrooms, war rooms or courtrooms. The truth is that our modern technology hasn’t made us safer, happier or wiser. We must admit that we don’t know everything and we still have much to learn.
Schiffer Odom Makes First Partner Promotions
Scott Upchurch and John Sheppard are the first lawyers to be promoted to partner at the six-year-old Houston litigation boutique.
Baker Botts and Haynes and Boone Enter Into Strategic Alliances Abroad
The two Texas firms look to the Middle East and Latin America to bolster their international practices.
Patton Boggs Lays Off 12 Employees in Dallas — Updated
The DC-based firm laid off three associates in the Dallas office. Partners were spared – for now – but some are under scrutiny this year.
Reed Smith Opens Houston Office
The new Houston office officially marks Reed Smith’s presence in the Lone Star State.
Elizabeth Ames Jones Joins Patton Boggs, Talks Energy
The immediate past chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas talks about her new role as a senior policy advisor and what she thinks are the big developments in the energy industry.
Sen. Hutchison Joins Bracewell & Giuliani as Senior Counsel
For 20 years, Kay Bailey Hutchison and her husband Ray worked 1,200 miles apart. Starting this week, the distance between their offices is measured by feet instead of miles. Sen. Hutchison, in an exclusive interview with The Texas Lawbook, said she is joining Bracewell & Giuliani as senior counsel where she will advise clients in banking, energy, telecommunications and transportation sectors.
Sen. Hutchison Joins Bracewell & Giuliani as Senior Counsel
For 20 years, Kay Bailey Hutchison and her husband Ray worked 1,200 miles apart. Starting this week, the distance between their offices is measured by feet instead of miles. Sen. Hutchison, in an exclusive interview with The Texas Lawbook, said she is joining Bracewell & Giuliani as senior counsel where she will advise clients in banking, energy, telecommunications and transportation sectors.
SMU Business School Dean to Lead Search for New Law School Dean
Provost Paul Ludden appointed Albert W. Niemi to lead the search committee to replace Dedman Law Dean John Attanasio. Other search committee members include law school faculty, law students, members of the Board of Trustees, law school executive board members and law school alumni.
Melanie Okon is New Name Partner at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr
Former name partner Jane Taber is stepping back from managing the firm to focus on new opportunities for the firm in the healthcare industry.