K&L Gates Adds Oil and Gas Litigation Duo in Fort Worth
Joseph Regan and Adam Plumbley both lateraled over from Winstead.
Polsinelli Taps Former Gardere Partners in Dallas to Lead Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Companies Practice
Adam Hull and Rick Jordan are optimistic about the potential in Dallas and Houston for growth in venture capital funding for emerging growth companies.
Eversheds Sutherland Hires Houston Energy Litigator Matthew Rawlinson
Rawlinson was previously a partner at Hicks Thomas.
Polsinelli Shareholder Gemma Descoteaux Named DWLA Outstanding Director
Descoteaux, who is serving in her third year on DWLA’s board of directors, was selected for her commitment to advancing women in the legal industry, mentoring young attorneys and connecting women in the community, according to the announcement.
T&K’s Paul Stafford Elected to Dallas Nonprofit’s Board of Directors
Stafford will serve a two-year term on the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas board.
Dallas Trial Lawyers Chris Hamilton and Paul Wingo Join Forces
Combined, Hamilton and Wingo have obtained more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients. Their new firm, named Hamilton Wingo, will include six other attorneys. “We will be one of the premiere trial firms in the country,” says Hamilton."This new setup will give us the opportunity to try more cases and help more clients.”
Trump Nominates Five for Texas Federal Judgeships
The Trump Administration announced Thursday morning that it has nominated five lawyers to fill open seats on the U.S. District Courts in Texas, including two attorneys previously nominated by President Obama. President Trump sent the nominations to the U.S. Senate to fill two judgeships in the Northern District of Texas and one nominee for each of the Eastern, Southern and Western Districts. The Texas Lawbook has full details.
Updated – GC Forum Names 2017 Magna Stella Recipients
The Texas General Counsel Forum has awarded its prestigious Magna Stella Awards to five corporate general counsel, two corporate legal departments and three managing counsel. The recipients include four women and four men. The Texas Lawbook has updated this article to make a correction from an earlier version.
ACC & Texas Lawbook: DFW Outstanding Corporate Counsel Awards Expand & Recognize Law Firms
The Outstanding Corporate Counsel Awards are getting a makeover to be more substantive and more inclusive, including honoring the successful team work between corporate legal departments and their outside law firms. The Association of Corporate Counsel's DFW Chapter and The Texas Lawbook have all the details in this article.
Continuing Coverage: Baker Botts to Host Harvey Volunteer Training
The Houston Bar Association and Lone Star Legal Aid are partnering up to provide an in-person training disaster legal training CLE for lawyers who are interested in volunteering to help Hurricane Harvey victims.
Porter Hedges Renews Lease in Downtown Houston
The firm has extended its lease in downtown Houston at 1000 Main for 13 years with additional renewal options.
Porter Hedges Adds Depth to Midstream Transactional Practice
Benjamin Rajabi focuses his practice on the midstream oil and gas sectors.