Environmental Regulatory Expert Joins Sidley Austin in Houston
Heather Palmer, who previously practiced at Bracewell, is an environmental regulatory expert in handling energy-related environmental transactions.
King & Spalding Adds Houston Litigation Partner
Craig Stanfield was previously at Morgan Lewis, where he was hiring partner of the firm’s Houston office and a member of its pro bono committee.
Alston & Bird Picks Up Dallas M&A Partner
Soren Lindstrom leaves McDermott Will & Emery for the Atlanta-based Alston & Bird.
DLA Piper Announces Corporate Partner Hire in Dallas
Steven Bartz, formerly of Thompson & Knight, concentrates his practice on structuring, forming and capitalizing private equity funds and portfolio companies on behalf of sponsors, investors and management teams.
Houston Bankruptcy Partner Laterals to Jones Walker
Joe Bain was previously at Edison, McDowell & Hetherington.
Meet Frost Bank’s New GC: James Waters
James Waters, administrative partner of Haynes and Boone’s Dallas office, will start as the new general counsel and executive vice president at San Antonio-based Frost Bank at the end of February. He replaces long-time Frost GC Stanley McCormick. The Texas Lawbook has an exclusive interview with Waters.
DBJ: Bell Nunnally to relocate Dallas office to Penthouse of Arts District Tower
Bell Nunnally & Martin decided to relocate its Dallas office to the top two floors of KPMG Plaza at Hall Arts by the end of the summer.
Locke Lord Chooses Laura Edrington to Lead Houston Office
Edrington, who succeeds David Taylor, will lead an office of more than 130 attorneys. She is the first woman to head the Houston office.