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Jackson Walker significantly beefed up its appellate law practice this week when it announced that a former state appellate court judge and a former deputy solicitor general have joined the firm’s Austin office as partners. Kent Sullivan and Sean Jordan are the new co-leaders of the Dallas-based law firm’s appellate law section.
Jackson Walker significantly beefed up its appellate law practice this week when it announced that a former state appellate court judge and a former deputy solicitor general have joined the firm’s Austin office as partners. Kent Sullivan and Sean Jordan are the new co-leaders of the Dallas-based law firm’s appellate law section.
The oil and gas turbulence has claimed its first victim in the legal industry. Richard Burleson announced today that the firm he started a decade ago will close down all of its operations at the end of the year.
In a world where the life expectancy of a Fortune 500 company is now 15 years, the story of Baker Botts is extraordinary. The law firm survived the Civil War, the Great Depression and two world wars. One founding partner wrote the first rules of civil procedure in Texas. Another partner solved the murder of William Marsh Rice in 1900, which led to the creation of Rice University. Half of its lawyers were drafted in 1942 to fight in WWII. The firm has represented two clients continuously for more than a century. Baker Botts celebrates its 175th anniversary Thursday night. If you thought you knew the lawyers at Baker Botts, this article will change your mind.
Cindy Kang Ansbach says it is more important than ever for companies to have strong counsel on corporate immigration matters.
Thompson & Knight announced Tuesday that real estate and banking law partner Mark M. Sloan will replace Emily Parker as the law firm’s next managing partner.
Thompson & Knight announced Tuesday that real estate and banking law partner Mark M. Sloan will replace Emily Parker as the law firm’s next managing partner.
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association has selected Vinson & Elkins to receive its annual Thomas L. Sager Award for the South region. The award recognizes law firms for their efforts in promoting diversity.
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