Former Dallas City Councilwoman Jumps to Munsch Hardt – Updated
Angela Hunt will help launch a zoning and land use practice at Munsch Hardt, according to the press release.
Gardere Adds Two Partners in Dallas, Including Former Assistant GC at Dallas Bank
At PlainsCapital Bank, W. Brian Memory advised C-level executives on corporate regulatory matters and managed the bank’s real estate portfolio. He was part of the team that guided the bank through the merger of PlainsCapital Corporation and Hilltop Holdings Inc.
Holland & Knight Hires its First IP Partner in Texas
Hill, who was most recently in Los Angeles at Quinn Emanuel, returns to Dallas, where he began his legal career.
Holland & Knight Hires its First IP Partner in Texas
Hill, who was most recently in Los Angeles at Quinn Emanuel, returns to Dallas, where he began his legal career.
Three Big Law Partners Launch Houston Litigation Boutique
Former Baker Botts partners Kevin Jordan, Walter Lynch and Michael Cancienne have formed their own Houston litigation boutique.
Houston Energy Regulatory Partner Laterals to Caldwell Boudreaux
Sabina Walia specializes in representing major natural gas pipeline operators in FERC proceedings.
Blank Rome Picks Up Houston Oil and Gas Litigator Elizabeth Klingensmith
Klingensmith, who was previously at Haynes and Boone, primarily represents large and small companies in disputes that arise from oil and gas operations and transactions in Texas and North Dakota.
State Bar Elects Rehan Alimohammad Chair of Board of Directors
Alimohammad is the first immigration attorney and the first attorney of Asian ethnicity to hold the board’s top leadership position.
Gray Reed Partner Jason Brookner Elected to ABI Board of Directors
Brookner also currently serves as the Texas & Southwest regional co-chair for the ABI Endowment.
On Lawyer Hourly Rates, ‘You Get What You Pay For’
The idea that inherent in an hourly rate at or north of $1,000 per hour is a unique skill born of decades of experience is hardly a new concept, even if the rate itself is eye-popping. What is new, is the relative scarcity of lawyers with the kind of skills to justify that kind of rate, especially in a trial practice.
Winston Announces Three More Dallas Lateral Partner Hires
Geoffrey Harper, Michael Bittner and Chad Walker all join from Fish.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Dallas Energy Real Estate Partner Will Russ
Russ, who was most recently at Vinson & Elkins, said he was excited by the opportunity to build Barnes & Thornburg’s Dallas real estate practice from the ground up and expand its energy practice.