Texas Appellate Bar Leader Lands at Haynes and Boone
Mike Hatchell, a leader of the Texas appellate bar, has joined forces with longtime friends Nina Cortell and Anne Johnson at Haynes and Boone.
K&L Gates Adds Oil and Gas Litigation Duo in Fort Worth
Joseph Regan and Adam Plumbley both lateraled over from Winstead.
Polsinelli Taps Former Gardere Partners in Dallas to Lead Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Companies Practice
Adam Hull and Rick Jordan are optimistic about the potential in Dallas and Houston for growth in venture capital funding for emerging growth companies.
Eversheds Sutherland Hires Houston Energy Litigator Matthew Rawlinson
Rawlinson was previously a partner at Hicks Thomas.
Polsinelli Shareholder Gemma Descoteaux Named DWLA Outstanding Director
Descoteaux, who is serving in her third year on DWLA’s board of directors, was selected for her commitment to advancing women in the legal industry, mentoring young attorneys and connecting women in the community, according to the announcement.
T&K’s Paul Stafford Elected to Dallas Nonprofit’s Board of Directors
Stafford will serve a two-year term on the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas board.
Dallas Trial Lawyers Chris Hamilton and Paul Wingo Join Forces
Combined, Hamilton and Wingo have obtained more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients. Their new firm, named Hamilton Wingo, will include six other attorneys. “We will be one of the premiere trial firms in the country,” says Hamilton."This new setup will give us the opportunity to try more cases and help more clients.”
Trump Nominates Five for Texas Federal Judgeships
The Trump Administration announced Thursday morning that it has nominated five lawyers to fill open seats on the U.S. District Courts in Texas, including two attorneys previously nominated by President Obama. President Trump sent the nominations to the U.S. Senate to fill two judgeships in the Northern District of Texas and one nominee for each of the Eastern, Southern and Western Districts. The Texas Lawbook has full details.