McDermott Will & Emery Makes Big Splash in Dallas
The firm is more than doubling its Dallas office by adding two teams of M&A and technology and outsourcing lawyers from K&L Gates.
Austin IP Litigator Alan Albright Returns to Bracewell & Giuliani
Albright spent the last year at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. He is a former U.S. Magistrate Judge in Austin.
Austin IP Litigator Alan Albright Returns to Bracewell & Giuliani
Albright spent the last year at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. He is a former U.S. Magistrate Judge in Austin.
Norton Rose Fulbright Boosts Houston Office with Energy Transactions Team
Partners John Mauel and Julie Mayo and senior counsel Jay Stiffler join from Pillsbury's Houston office.
Sidley Brings On Corporate Reorganization Pro Duston McFaul
McFaul, who joins from Vinson & Elkins, said he was attracted to the firm’s wide-ranging and growing expertise in oil and gas as well as its growth in Texas.
Dallas City Manager Emphasizes Importance of Scholarships, Laments Lack of Hispanic Lawyers in Texas at DHLF Luncheon
A.C. Gonzalez says the discrepancy between the number of Hispanics in the state and the number of Hispanic lawyers in the state has numerous negative implications for the community-at-large.
DHLF Nets More than $106K at Annual Luncheon
More than 200 lawyers, judges, law school deans and law students were in attendance at the Belo Mansion Thursday to celebrate the future generation of Hispanic lawyers and veteran Hispanic lawyers at law firms and corporate legal departments that have “paid it forward.”
Munsch Hardt Turns 30 and has a Story to Tell
In March 1985, six fourth year associates at Winstead decided to start their own firm. They had no clients, no management experience and minimal business development training. “Just about any law firm consultant would say that’s crazy and stupid,” says Dallas business litigator Steven Harr. At a time when most smaller middle market full service law firms are struggling for survival or seeking a merger, Munsch Hardt has witnessed steady growth by creating a niche in the Texas legal market.
A Hair Crazy? Haynes and Boone Partner Meshes Personal Passion with Legal Productivity
Most men don’t want to lose their hair. Haynes and Boone partner Jeff Dorrill is happy he did. His smooth pate and slim physique hint at this attorney’s personal passion for long-distance triathlon events. Dorrill told The Texas Lawbook how this pursuit makes him be a more productive lawyer. And, yes, some have called him a little crazy. Read on.
New Texas Lawyer’s Oath to Stress Civility
The oath taken by all new Texas attorneys got an upgrade Friday when Gov. Abbott signed Senate Bill 534 into law. The new oath represents an important moment in Texas legal history by putting the state’s citizens firmly behind the idea that judges and lawyers who work here should conduct themselves with the highest standards of civility and professionalism.
Porter Hedges Enhances Corporate Practice, Picks Up Robert Viguet
The former Thompson & Knight partner said the move gives him the opportunity to take his practice to a “higher level.”
K&L Gates Lands Austin-based Environmental and Administrative Team
The three lawyers from the Austin-based law firm Moltz Morton & Glenn LLP were looking to extend their reach and add to their bench.