Joshua Bernstein, who recently lateraled with two associates from Greenberg Traurig, discusses trends in his practice, including private equity firms expanding their target markets.
Tip of the Hat to Exxon Mobil’s Bill Buck
Exxon Mobil Upstream GC William Buck is retiring from the world’s largest oil and gas operation after 36 years. He is being replaced by Chip Casey, who is Exxon Mobil’s chief attorney over its production division. Buck’s commitment to the legal profession and public service is unparalleled. EOG Resources GC Michael P. Donaldson says Buck “was on the front lines of providing access to justice for our veterans and other in need of legal assistance.”
“For some lawyers, pro bono is something they have to support as part of their jobs. For Bill, the commitment to pro bono is genuine and deep,” says LyondellBasell CLO Jeffrey Kaplan. The Texas Lawbook honors Bill Buck for a tremendous legal career.
DLA Piper Names Houston Office Managing Partner
Jack Langlois is U.S. co-chair of the firm’s energy sector.
Winston & Strawn Expands to Dallas
Chicago-based Winston & Strawn is expected to announce in the next few days that it is opening an office in Dallas. Winston, which has more than 800 lawyers in 18 offices worldwide, is snatching lateral hires away from Fish & Richardson, Jones Day and Locke Lord. Dallas will be the firm’s 19th office.
Winston & Strawn Expands to Dallas
Chicago-based Winston & Strawn is expected to announce in the next few days that it is opening an office in Dallas. Winston, which has more than 800 lawyers in 18 offices worldwide, is snatching lateral hires away from Fish & Richardson, Jones Day and Locke Lord. Dallas will be the firm’s 19th office.
Jones Day's Hilda Galvan Named Board Chair of Dallas Regional Chamber
Galvan is partner-in-charge of Jones Day’s Dallas office.
Jones Day’s Hilda Galvan Named Board Chair of Dallas Regional Chamber
Galvan is partner-in-charge of Jones Day’s Dallas office.
Dykema Cox Smith Names Two New Members in San Antonio
David Vanderhider and Harry Wolff III are among a class of six newly-elected members.