Chris May: The Biggest Moneymaker in 2015 M&A
The relatively new Texan and young partner at Simpson Thacher ranks No. 1 across the state in deal value by individual lawyer – and by a lot.
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The relatively new Texan and young partner at Simpson Thacher ranks No. 1 across the state in deal value by individual lawyer – and by a lot.

The relatively new Texan and young partner at Simpson Thacher ranks No. 1 across the state in deal value by individual lawyer – and by a lot.

Prominent Dallas trial lawyers Michael K. Hurst and Shonn Brown, who represent Ray Hunt and Highland Capital in multimillion-dollar litigation, are leaving Gruber Hurst for crosstown rival Lynn Pinker Cox. Hurst and Brown are taking five lawyers with them. The Texas Lawbook interviewed all parties.

Jim Baldwin, Shonn Brown, Cece Cox, Windle Turley and Judge Catharina Haynes were honored at the Belo Mansion last night at the law school's 29th Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Kleinman, 85, founded the Texas Access to Justice Foundation.
Kleinman, 85, founded the Texas Access to Justice Foundation.
Kleinman, 85, founded the Texas Access to Justice Foundation.
The five-lawyer team from Bracewell is the second significant corporate lateral team hire Alston & Bird has made in Dallas in the past year.
The five-lawyer team from Bracewell is the second significant corporate lateral team hire Alston & Bird has made in Dallas in the past year.
Gavin Hill joins Dykema Cox Smith from Bracewell.

Retired Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, on Tuesday presented Strasburger & Price LLP with the 2016 Veterans Hope Award for its support of professional education for veterans.

Retired Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, on Tuesday presented Strasburger & Price LLP with the 2016 Veterans Hope Award for its support of professional education for veterans.
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