Munsch Hardt Adds Austin Bankruptcy Shareholder
Previously at Husch Blackwell, Tara LeDay has handled significant Chapter 11 proceedings involving major companies across the real estate, retail, financial services and energy sectors.
Holland & Knight Adds Houston Energy Litigation Partner
John Meadows was previously at Steptoe & Johnson, where he was representing coal, oil, natural gas and renewable energy companies.
Akerman Adds Former Texas Securities Regulator to Austin Litigation Team
Ronak Patel spent 14 years at the Texas State Securities Board, where he helped lead auction-rate securities investigations and took part in global settlement talks that Akerman says delivered about $50 billion in relief for investors. Now a litigation partner in Austin, he says he brings a regulator's view of enforcement to his work with financial services clients.
Kelley Drye Enhances State Attorneys General and Corporate Practices in Texas
Looking to address increased client demand in state attorney general enforcement and energy infrastructure development, Kelley Drye bolstered its Texas ranks this week with the addition of Steven Robinson, a veteran of the Texas Attorney General’s Office, and corporate partner Christina Hightower.
Norton Rose Fulbright Adds Austin Healthcare Litigation Partner
The firm says Tim Ribelin adds "meaningful depth" to its managed care litigation practice as providers are under increased pressure.
Baker Botts Brings Schlackman On Board in Houston
Baker Botts said Mark Schlackman has counseled clients in conventional and renewable power deals, as well as midstream and downstream oil and gas transactions, and “has built a reputation for moving complex projects forward while keeping a client’s broader commercial objectives in view.”
GT Adds Debt Financing Shareholder in Dallas
Shan Khan has jumped to Greenberg Traurig after eight years at Kirkland & Ellis.
Kelly Hart Adds Former SEC Trial Lawyer
Tyson Lies led investigations and prosecutions into complex securities fraud and investment misconduct at the SEC's Fort Worth Regional Office.
Willkie Gains Four Dallas Partners, Names Digital Infrastructure and Data Center Lead
Willkie continues its Dallas office buildout with the addition this week of a data center and infrastructure team from Akerman led by James Grice.
Kirkland Adds Project Finance Partner in Houston
Fern Han was previously at Simpson Thacher. She has advised on deals for EnCap Investments, Saudi Aramco, Arroyo Investors and Société Générale.
Foley Adds Private Equity Specialist in Houston
The firm said Stephen Olson, who joins from Gibson Dunn, enhances its private capital capabilities and his appointment continues the expansion of its national energy and infrastructure practice.
KRCL Lands Four New Directors in Talent Pull
Kane Russell Coleman Logan announced 12 new hires this month – four directors, one senior attorney, and seven associates – across its Dallas, Houston and Austin offices.