Baker & McKenzie Elects Amar Budarapu its Chair of North America Corporate & Securities Practice
The recently elected chair talks about how important Texas is to the firm's corporate strategy.
Baker & McKenzie Elects Amar Budarapu its Chair of North America Corporate & Securities Practice
The recently elected chair talks about how important Texas is to the firm's corporate strategy.
It’s Official: Introducing Norton Rose Fulbright
Fulbright & Jaworski officially completed its union Sunday evening with London-based Norton Rose. The new law firm boasts 3,800 lawyers in more than 50 offices around the globe and about $2 billion in annual revenue. Ken Stewart, a Dallas corporate lawyer who is leading Norton Rose Fulbright’s operations in the U.S., says there have been very few bumps or obstacles in the combination process and that the new firm has no intention of reducing its lawyer ranks in the U.S. or Texas.
Baker Botts Adds Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Expert David Schiller
Schiller highlights two "hot issues" facing his clients. One is the Affordable Care Act.
Baker Botts Adds Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Expert David Schiller
Schiller highlights two "hot issues" facing his clients. One is the Affordable Care Act.
Best Practices & Enduring Leadership Lessons from the Ancients
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.
Best Practices & Enduring Leadership Lessons from the Ancients
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.