Ethel Johnson, who lateraled from Shook, Hardy & Bacon, will practice in the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices.
Litigation Boutique Launches Eminent Domain Course at Two TX Law Schools
After seeing increased activity around Texas regarding issues surrounding property rights and infrastructure, the law schools at The University of Texas and University of Houston have responded by launching the state’s first eminent domain course. Lawyers at Johns Marrs Ellis & Hodge are spearheading the effort.
Tom Vick Elected State Bar President
Nearly 18,000 lawyers in the State Bar of Texas voted to elect family lawyer Tom Vick of Weatherford as the next president-elect of the State Bar of Texas. Meanwhile, the Texas Young Lawyers Association elected Baili Rhodes of College Station to serve as its president from June 2017 to June 2018.
Enterprise Products Names Hap Weitzel as GC
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.
Former FleetPride GC Joins K&L Gates in Dallas
Jill Louis says her experience in-house helps her understand the pressures of being a GC and what it takes to be an enabler of business.
Former FleetPride GC Joins K&L Gates in Dallas
Jill Louis says her experience in-house helps her understand the pressures of being a GC and what it takes to be an enabler of business.
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.