The gift from Sidley’s foundation creates an Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Locke Lord Houston Office MP Laura Edrington Selected to Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame
In addition to leading Locke Lord’s Houston office, Edrington is a member of the firm’s board of directors and chair of its corporate trust practice group.
Polsinelli Shareholder Michael Pegues Named TMCP’s Trailblazer of the Year
Pegues will formally receive the award at the Texas Minority Counsel Program’s annual conference in Houston later this month.
Winstead Signs Former Wick Phillips Commercial Real Estate Partner
John Adolph, who is based in Dallas, represents lenders and borrowers in financing structures including real estate loans, asset-based lending, mezzanine financings, and syndicated credit facilities.
The Road from Migrant Work to Law School
Despite the limited time I had with my parents, they are the reason I am a successful Hispanic woman today, and their many lessons of love and sacrifice will resonate deep in my heart for the rest of my life. It is through my parents’ life, lessons and leadership that I truly learned the meaning of my Hispanic heritage.
World Traveler Seeks to Challenge Implicit Biases
“Where are you from?” It’s a simple question on its face but has several possible meanings. “Where do you live?” “Where is your family from?” “What’s your heritage?” “You don’t look like you’re from around here, so where are you really from?” It’s a tricky question to answer.
Kirkland Elevates Eight to Partner in Texas
Seven of the newly-minted partners are based in Houston, while one is at the firm’s new Dallas office.
Ex-Fisher Phillips Dallas Employment Partner Jumps to Phillips Murrah
Janet Hendrick is the 12th attorney at Phillips Murrah that will serve the Texas market.
Despite a Common Heritage, No Two Paths are Identical
I have come to appreciate that there is no singular “Hispanic experience” in this country.
Munck Wilson Adds Senior Partner Jenny Martinez
Martinez was formerly named partner at Godwin Bowman & Martinez.
