Thompson Coburn Adds Dallas Partner to its Real Estate Practice
Thompson Coburn has hired Steven Smith as a partner in its Dallas real estate practice, the firm announced in a news release.
Brink’s Recruits New CLO from 7-Eleven
Kristen Cook, a 15-year lawyer with 7-Eleven who most recently served as chief of staff to the CEO, is joining the Dallas-headquartered global cash and valuables management company as chief legal officer, executive vice president, and corporate secretary. Cook discussed her 7-Eleven tenure and move to Brink’s with The Lawbook.
Methodist Health Lawyer Moves to Serenity Healthcare to Be GC
Dallas lawyer Ashley Yen, who was recognized for her efforts guiding Methodist through Covid-19, is taking her first general counsel role.
IP Heavyweight Jeff Homrig Returns to Weil
Weil has bolstered its Texas presence by bringing back Jeff Homrig to the firm, this time as its Co-Head of its new IP, Technology & Science Litigation practice.
Paul Hastings Continues TX Growth Play with Energy M&A Hire
Peter Hays has had a career-long focus on onshore and offshore energy and a practice spanning both domestic and international markets.
Sorrels Law Adds Veteran Houston Litigator
Sorrels Law has hired veteran trial lawyer Gregory D. Brown in its Houston office, the firm announced.
Fisher Phillips Adds Houston Litigator
Fisher Phillips has hired veteran litigator Cheryl Blount as a partner in Houston, the labor and employment law firm announced.
Bradley Adds Partner in Dallas
Bradley recently announced that it has hired as a veteran partner for the firm’s Dallas office in its corporate & securities practice.
Meet the New Head of Litigation at J.D. Silva & Associates
J.D. Silva & Associates’ new head of litigation is based in Pearland. She hopes to strengthen the firm's trial team.
Dorsey & Whitney’s New Managing Partner Has Texas Ties and Big Plans
Earlier this month, Peter Nelson began his three-year term as Managing Partner of Minneapolis-based Dorsey & Whitney. With 17 years at the firm, Nelson played a key role in expanding Dorsey’s presence, helping to integrate new market locations such as Dallas, which launched in early 2017 with attorneys — including Larry Makel, Gina Betts and Jamie Whatley — from what was then the Dallas office of Schiff Hardin. The Texas Lawbook recently talked to Nelson about Texas being a critical market for the firm’s current and future growth.
Vartabedian Hester & Haynes Hires Richard Roper to Launch New White Collar, Investigations Practice Group
After more than 20 years practicing at Thompson & Knight and later Holland & Knight, Richard Roper has left the law firm to take a new role with Vartabedian Hester & Haynes, where he will start and head a white collar and investigations practice group.
Willkie Continues to Expand its Dallas Office with Veteran Dealmakers
Willkie Farr & Gallagher continues to expand the Dallas office it opened a year ago, this time by hiring three veteran private equity dealmakers as partners, the firm announced Tuesday. The move by the trio of transactional lawyers — Jesse Betts, Jessica Hammons and Nathan Meredith — bolsters Willkie’s corporate & financial services vertical and its PE, M&A and capital markets capabilities.