Updated – UNT Dallas College of Law Names New Dean
The Dallas law school announced Monday that Angela Felecia Epps, former dean of Florida A&M University College of Law, will replace Judge Royal Furgeson this summer.
Updated – 20 Lawyers On the Move After Foley Gardere Merger
Four of the lawyers departing Gardere were leaders of practice or industry groups.
Updated – McKool Smith Adds Former AKK Litigator
J. Wiley George focuses his litigation practice on bankruptcy and restructuring and financial matters.
Foley Gardere Taps Texas Politics Vet to be Director of Public Affairs
Craig Chick, founder of Capitol Partners Consulting with more than 20 years of experience in state politics as a senior adviser in the Texas House and Senate, has joined the recently combined firm as director of public affairs.
Austin Law Firm Adds Name Partner
The new firm will be called Slack Davis Sanger.
Mack Strother Retires
Lawyers at McGuire, Craddock & Strother spent this past week celebrating the firm's 25th birthday as well as the retirement of one of its founding partners, Mack Strother. The Texas Lawbook sat down with Strother to discuss his story, his career and the firm he is so proud to have helped create a quarter century ago. Details here.
White & Case Lures Houston Corporate Partner
Steven Tredennick was previously the chair of Paul Hasting's Houston corporate practice.
McGinnis Lochridge Adds Corporate Partner
Clarke Heidrick was most recently at Graves Dougherty.
Sheppard Mullin Adds Bill Mateja in Dallas
The Texas Lawbook has learned that prominent white-collar criminal defense attorney Bill Mateja, who represents Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his ongoing legal battles, is joining two fellow partners from the Dallas office of Polsinelli in kicking off Sheppard Mullin’s Texas operations.
Sabre’s Top Lawyer, Rachel Gonzalez, Heads to Starbucks
Rachel Gonzalez, who has held senior in-house legal positions at several Texas companies, will no longer have to pay for a cup of coffee starting next month.
Updated – K&L Gates Expands Energy Practice in Texas with Five-Lawyer Team
K&L Gates announced Thursday that it has beefed up its energy practice in Texas with several familiar faces.
Sheppard Mullin Pulling Together Partners in Dallas
The Texas Lawbook has learned that two partners from the Dallas office of Polsinelli and two lawyers from K&L Gates’ office in Dallas have already joined Sheppard Mullin’s operation.