Houston Law Firm Adds Former Texas Supreme Court Justice to Name
Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman joined the Houston law firm of Wright Close & Barger in 2022 as a partner. Now, the firm is adding her name to the shingle.
Hunton AK Adds New Leader of Appellate Practice
Longtime appellate practitioner joins Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Austin office to lead the firm’s state appellate practice. Ryan Clinton brings experience from the Texas Attorney General’s Office and private practice.
Dallas PE Partner Boomerangs Back to Weil
Dallas private equity veteran Nate Christensen has rejoined Weil as a partner, strengthening the firm's dealmaking expertise in sectors including energy, infrastructure and real estate. With over 20 years of experience, Christensen is the 15th partner nationwide to return to Weil since early 2023, following his roles at Norton Rose Fulbright, Foley & Lardner, HN Capital Partners and Hunt Consolidated. The arrival follows other strategic lateral hires in Texas for the firm and Christensen chatted with The Texas Lawbook about the move, the market and more.
Ret. Judge Barbara Lynn Joins Lynn Pinker
Saying she “never thought about going anywhere else,” recently retired U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn confirmed Friday that she is joining the law firm founded three decades ago by her husband, Mike Lynn. She will join Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann as a partner. Judge Lynn's practice will focus on mediation, trial consultancy on complex business cases and internal corporate investigations. Her hourly rate will be $2,500.
Holland & Knight Hires Another Longtime King & Spalding Healthcare Veteran
Holland & Knight has bolstered its healthcare transactions practice with the addition of Christina McNamara, a veteran attorney who spent 17 years at King & Spalding in Houston. Known for her experience advising hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and clinical labs, McNamara strengthens the firm’s growing healthcare and life sciences group. Her hiring follows the recent arrival of fellow King & Spalding healthcare alum Juliet McBride, underscoring the firm’s Texas expansion in serving the sector.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds PE Hire in Dallas
Barnes & Thornburg has expanded its Dallas office by hiring Jeff Connor as counsel, tapping his expertise in investment management, private equity and compliance. Indiana’s largest law firm with 23 offices nationwide, Barnes & Thornburg entered the Texas market in 2015.
McKool Smith Hires High-Ranking U.S. Prosecutor in Dallas
Rachael Jones, most recently deputy chief of the criminal division of the U.S. attorney’s office for the Northern District of Texas, joins McKool Smith’s white-collar and complex commercial litigation team.
Hicks Johnson Hires New Leader of its Appellate Practice
Andrew Gould started a new job Monday as the leader of Hicks Johnson’s appellate practice in Houston.
Spencer Fane Adds IP Leader from Wick Phillips
Brett Pinkus focuses his practice on patent, trademark and trade secret litigation.
DOJ Environmental Lawyer Joins Phelps Dunbar in Austin
After more than a decade in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, Phillip R. Dupré is joining Phelps Dunbar as counsel.
Gray Reed Continues C-Suite Expansion
Brandon Meek has joined the 150-lawyer firm as chief marketing officer. The move is Gray Reed's second C-suite addition this summer.
Fortune 150 E-Commerce Company Taps Lynn Pinker Partner to Lead Litigation
Greg Brassfield is moving to Seoul to be Coupang's deputy general counsel of litigation. “But for my time at LPHS, where I have had meaningful opportunities early in my career, I don’t think I am qualified for this position," he told The Lawbook.