Melsheimer, who is the managing partner at the Dallas office, is poised to take on a new role, helping to lead the firm’s 450-person litigation team. In an interview with The Texas Lawbook, Melsheimer shares his philosophy for leadership and ways the firm is breaking the mold.
Q&A with John Polzer of Duane Morris
In this Q&A, Polzer dishes on transitioning from a regional firm like Cantey Hanger to an AmLaw 100 firm, describes the uniqueness of the Fort Worth market, encourages resilience in networking, and talks Buc-ee’s and specialized business courts.
Ben Barnes Talks Leaving Kirkland, Launching Texas Office for Missouri Boutique
Texas’ growing economy and “dynamic legal market” present “many opportunities for a nimble firm like Dowd Bennett,” Barnes said in an interview with The Texas Lawbook following the announcement of his move from Kirkland & Ellis. Barnes, now a partner at Dowd Bennett, has long-held ties to St. Louis, where the litigation boutique is based.
Former Senior SEC Lawyer Scott Mascianica Leaves Holland & Knight for Hilgers Graben
Mascianica joins the firm as a partner and head of its Government Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement group. Mascianica shares why the career move was “too good of an opportunity to pass up” in an interview with The Lawbook.
Dykema Hires MehaffyWeber Products Liability Pro in Houston
Brad Howell comes to Dykema after nearly six years at MehaffyWeber. He’s handled cases involving products liability, statutory indemnity, toxic torts, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, fire investigations and commercial litigation. He counts among his clients one of the world’s largest heavy equipment manufacturers and has represented clients in courts across 11 states.
Sorrels Law Taps Doctor-Lawyer Hieu Dang to Open Dallas Office
Dr. Hieu T. Dang has an impressive résumé, packed with medical and legal experience as well as a diversity of languages. Dang will continue his anesthesiology practice while working for Sorrels and his own private practice. In a Q&A, Dang shares his keys for success and his winding career path.
Holland & Knight Gets Gerami Granello for Real Estate Practice
The firm announced the addition of Houston partner Gerami Granello, a 20-year lawyer from Mayer Brown.
David Gerger Adds White Collar, Environmental Pro Heather Peterson
Gerger Hennessy & Martin is now Gerger Hennessy Martin & Peterson, after Heather Peterson joined the firm March 1. Peterson recently spoke to The Lawbook about her career in criminal justice and why joining Gerger’s firm made sense for her and her clients.
McGuireWoods Expands Offerings in Texas, Adds Former Federal Prosecutors
Dallas lawyers Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter, along with counsel Chris Quinlan, will “anchor” McGuireWoods’ government investigations and white-collar litigation practice in Texas.
Litigation Finance GC Joins Winstead
Burke McDavid is returning to private practice after nearly five years as general counsel and chief compliance officer at Virage Capital Management.
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