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.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon Announces New MP of Houston Office
Jennise Stubbs will lead the Kansas City law firm’s 30 lawyer Houston office.
Former AUSA Jumps to Nossaman in Austin
Jody Rudman is also a former Dallas County Assistant District Attorney and Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas.
Chris Nolland Receives Justice Frank G. Evans Award
The Justice Evans Award is given annually by the State Bar of Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Section to honor someone who has “undertaken exceptional and outstanding efforts in promoting and furthering the use or research of alternative dispute resolution methods in Texas.”
Former Winstead Associate Returns to Firm as Shareholder
George Craft, Jr. was an associate at Winstead from 2010 to 2016 before leaving for Porter Hedges. He rejoins Winstead as a shareholder.