The National Trial Lawyers honored Lanier with its “Trial Lawyer of the Year” award in 2016 and 2017.
Jackson Walker Elevates Six to Partner
The firm’s newly-minted partners are from four different offices.
Polsinelli Shareholder John Woodruff Elected Fellow of Texas Bar Foundation
Woodruff is chair of the tax section of the Houston Bar Association.
White & Case Officially Opens in Houston, Wants 50-Lawyer Office
After 36 years at V&E, Jay Cuclis has officially opened the Houston office of White & Case. Two Andrews Kurth Kenyon energy transactional partners in Houston – Christopher Richardson and Charlie Ofner – are joining Cuclis. Inan interview with The Texas Lawbook, Cuclis says the 2,100-lawyer global firm plans to be aggressive in building the office.
Beverly Godbey Joins Amy Stewart Law
Godbey, who was Stewart’s boss two decades ago at Gardere Wynne Sewell, is now coming full circle by joining her protégé’s policyholder-exclusive insurance law boutique. The Texas Lawbook has the exclusive details on why Godbey made the move.