Houston-based Enterprise Products has named career commercial litigator Harry “Hap” Weitzel, a 1987 graduate of Texas Christian, as its general counsel, according to the company’s website. The oil and gas pipeline company also named Craig Murray, who served as the company’s GC for the past 15 months, as its new vice president of regulatory affairs.
Environmental Expert Returns to Private Practice at Gardere
Laura Whiting was most recently in-house at Occidental Chemical Corp., where she was senior counsel for the Houston-based oil and gas exploration company’s environmental, health, safety, process safety, product stewardship, quality assurance and security functions.
Judge Barbara Lynn to be Northern District’s Next Chief Judge
U.S. Chief Judge Jorge Solis announced Tuesday that U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn will succeed him as the next chief judge of the Northern District on May 1. Judge Lynn will be the district’s first woman chief judge. Judge Solis, who became the first Hispanic chief judge when he took the position in 2014, handled several high-profile cases during his 25 years on the federal bench, including striking down the city of Irving’s method of electing city council members because it diluted the voting power of Hispanic residents.
Judge Barbara Lynn to be Northern District's Next Chief Judge
U.S. Chief Judge Jorge Solis announced Tuesday that U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn will succeed him as the next chief judge of the Northern District on May 1. Judge Lynn will be the district’s first woman chief judge. Judge Solis, who became the first Hispanic chief judge when he took the position in 2014, handled several high-profile cases during his 25 years on the federal bench, including striking down the city of Irving’s method of electing city council members because it diluted the voting power of Hispanic residents.
Barnes & Thornburg Launches Corporate M&A Practice in Dallas
John Willding is the ninth lawyer to join Barnes & Thornburg in Dallas since the office opened less than a year ago.
Barnes & Thornburg Launches Corporate M&A Practice in Dallas
John Willding is the ninth lawyer to join Barnes & Thornburg in Dallas since the office opened less than a year ago.
Greenberg Traurig Bolsters Litigation Practice in Dallas
Three more lawyers from DLA Piper – including Dallas office managing partner Karl Dial – jumped to Greenberg Traurig.
Porter Hedges Boosts Energy Transactional Team
James Thompson focuses his practice on representing major and independent energy companies, oilfield service providers and royalty owners in the purchase and sale of energy assets.