Nearly all Texas law schools either improved their standing or stayed the same in the newly published U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Graduate Schools rankings, which is one of the most important resources students use to decide where to go to law school.
Texas A&M jumped 38 spots from No. 148 to No. 111, and U of H officially became the third Texas law school to currently be in the Top 50, tying for 50th place.
Obama Nominates Five to Federal Judgeships in Texas
President Barack Obama has nominated five lawyers to serve on the U.S. District Courts in Texas, including the first Asian Pacific American.
In the Northern District of Texas, President Obama nominated Judge E. Scott Frost, James Wesley Hendrix and Judge Irma Carillo Ramirez. In the Eastern District of Texas, he nominated Karen Gren Scholer. In the Western District, Obama nominated Judge Watler David Counts, III.
If confirmed, Scholer’s nomination would mark the first time for an Asian Pacific American to serve as a federal district court judge in Texas or any courts encompassed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Lawyer Discovers the Magic of Travel
At 35, Stephanie Gause has visited 41 countries. But admittedly, she got an early start.
DBA Seeks New Executive Director
The executive director position primarily entails overseeing all operations and policies of the DBA. The director is appointed by the board reports directly to the DBA board and president.
Greenberg Traurig Expands Latin American Practice in Dallas
Manuel Rajunov and Dania Duncan, who join as shareholders from DLA Piper, will split time between their new firm’s Dallas and Mexico City offices.
ADJT Expands National Reach with Houston Hire
Richard Faulk, who will split his time between Texas and Washington, D.C., joins ADJT from Hollingsworth LLP in the nation’s capital.
Sidley Snags Two Senior Finance Pros
Alison Boren and William Howell jump to Sidley from Baker Botts.
Bob Nash Leaves Retirement for Munsch Hardt in Dallas
The corporate finance expert said Munsch Hardt was the most pleasant of the six firms he has been at in his career.
King & Spalding Turns to Prominent Trial Lawyer to Lead Houston Office
The law firm of Griffin Bell, Sam Nunn and Larry Thompson has done well during its two decades in Houston. King & Spalding has 84 lawyers in Texas and looking to grow. To lead its efforts, the firm has turned to Tracie Renfroe, a 1985 alum of Baylor School of Law who has represented Shell Oil, Chevron and other Texas companies in environmental and toxic tort litigation. In this article, Renfroe discusses her firm and its future in Texas.
King & Spalding Turns to Prominent Trial Lawyer to Lead Houston Office
The law firm of Griffin Bell, Sam Nunn and Larry Thompson has done well during its two decades in Houston. King & Spalding has 84 lawyers in Texas and looking to grow. To lead its efforts, the firm has turned to Tracie Renfroe, a 1985 alum of Baylor School of Law who has represented Shell Oil, Chevron and other Texas companies in environmental and toxic tort litigation. In this article, Renfroe discusses her firm and its future in Texas.