Bernal succeeds long-time general counsel Anthony Lannie, who retired.
Insurance Litigation Duo Leaves Husch Blackwell for Spencer Fane in Dallas
Spencer Fane is bolstering its national insurance litigation practice with partners Scott L. Davis and David H. Timmins. The firm has been markedly expanding the practice group since 2021. The growth caught the attention of Davis and Timmins from where they worked at Husch Blackwell.
White & Case Snags Veteran LNG Advisor Monica Hwang
Specializing in O&G finance and energy risk analytics, Hwang has worked on LNG projects from Australia to Mozambique, along with extensive experience in traditional energy in the upstream and midstream space.
Three Dealmakers Bolt Winston for Jones Day
Rodney Moore, Samuel Peca and Scott Delaney — all veterans of Weil — are headed to Jones Day after less than two years at Winston & Strawn.
Bailey Brauer Hires Away Commercial Litigation Lawyer From Vinson & Elkins
While at Vinson & Elkins, Jared Wilkinson handled cases in Delaware’s Court of Chancery. He told The Texas Lawbook that he looks forward to working on Bailey Brauer cases that are assigned to Texas’ new business court divisions.
King & Spalding Lands Former Top COVID-19 Fraud Prosecutor
Michael Galdo enters the private sector after more than 15 years as a federal prosecutor. He recently served as the Department of Justice’s Director of COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement in the Office of the Deputy Attorney General and was an assistant U.S. attorney in charge of cybercrime in the Western District of Texas.
Akin Bolsters Investment Management Team in Dallas
Shannon Thompson, who joins the firm from Kirkland & Ellis, represents private equity and other alternative asset managers.
Winston & Strawn Adds Tax Partner Louis Jenull
The Dallas tax expert has significant experience within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.