In a Q&A with The Lawbook, Bill Mateja shares what shakeups he’s got in store for the bar association and the advice he gave former DBA president Aaron Tobin. The DBA will host an inauguration ceremony Sunday for Mateja, a partner at Sheppard Mullin.
Carrington Coleman Gains Two Litigation Partners from McGuire Craddock
The new lateral additions include Jennifer Ryback, who was head of McGuire Craddock’s litigation practice. Carrington Coleman has also added a senior associate from Winstead.
Veteran Energy Attorney Dale Smith Joins Willkie’s Houston Office
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has added energy finance and transactions attorney Dale Smith as a partner in its Houston office.
Bechtel Energy Senior Counsel Moves to King & Spalding in Houston
Terra Cothran has spent the past 25 years working on energy and construction projects in-house. She has been across the table from King & Spalding on numerous projects.
Bracewell Bolsters Energy Tax Practice in Houston
With an eye on energy transition, the Houston-based firm added Jenny Speck, a former Deloitte tax pro, as a partner.
Eversheds Energy Litigation Team Jumps to Baker McKenzie
David Baay, Jack Massey, Kelsey Machado, Ian Shelton and Matthew Rawlinson were announced as the newest members of the firm’s Houston office Wednesday. Colin Murray, the firm’s North America CEO, said in a statement that the additions were part of strategic growth plans based on the potential of the Houston market.
Duane Morris Hires Away Craig M. Warner From Bell Nunnally
The firm adds Warner to its growing Dallas office amid “an environment of increased investigations and rising litigation.” Warner, a former assistant U.S. attorney and ex-assistant attorney general for the Texas Attorney General’s office, has represented Bass Pro Shops, Miller Brewing, and Primerica, as well as other Fortune 500 companies.
Texas Assistant AG Joins Hunton AK’s Houston Office
Longtime environmental enforcement attorney David Terry has left the Texas Attorney General’s office for a position at Hunton Andrews Kurth in Houston.
McKool Smith Brings Former Dallas Associate Back as a Principal
Erik Fountain, a former clerk of Judge Rodney Gilstrap’s, has represented high-profile clients including Ericsson, Halliburton and Freddie Mac.
Cofounder of Dallas Energy Boutique Joins Munsch Hardt
With Clif Squibb, Munsch Hardt is adding depth to its middle-market energy transactions capabilities.