Christopher L. “Kit” Crumbley navigated unprecedented trials as an administrative judge on the U.S. Patent and Trial Appeal Board beginning in 2012, as the America Invents Act went into effect. He said he left the bench in pursuit of his “next challenge.”
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Norton Rose Fulbright COO Stacey Martinez
In a Q&A with The Lawbook, Martinez discussed her Hispanic heritage, her career path from litigation associate to COO, how Norton Rose Fulbright has benefited from having women of color in high-ranking leadership positions, the difference between sponsorship and mentorship and her firm’s overall philosophy on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Sorrels Law Expands Footprint in Austin, Hires Veteran Lawyer Judy Kostura
Kostura, a leading expert on subrogation and liens, calls herself “a plaintiff’s lawyer through and through.” She was instrumental in creating a 2013 Texas health insurance reform law.
Former Federal Prosecutor Charles Fowler Returns to McKool Smith
Fowler’s experience raising unprecedented constitutional issues in federal courts will enhance McKool Smith’s growing appellate practice, the firm says.
McDermott Picks Up Houston Tax Leader from Mayer Brown
Shawn O’Brien was previously the co-head of the energy tax practice at Mayer Brown.
Reed Smith Names Alan York New Global DEI Chair
In an interview with The Texas Lawbook, York discusses his new responsibilities as global DEI chair, immediate and long-term goals, why diversity, inclusion and equity is important at a law firm and to him personally, and his take on the aftermath of the SFFA v. Harvard U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Kirkland Promotes 21 Lawyers to Partner in Texas
Kirkland’s 21 newly promoted Texas partners is down from 25 last year but it is still likely to be one of the largest new partner classes of any business law firm.
CapM Lawyers Lionberger, Brown Leave Winston for H&K
The pair worked on various public and private offerings of equity and debt securities as well as IPO’s, often involving SPACs.
Seyfarth Shaw Adds Second Texas Office
The firm expanded its presence in the state by recruiting a group of Dallas attorneys from Bryan Cave and QSLWM, with an eye to enhancing its real estate finance capabilities.
Paul Genender Jumps from Weil to Paul Hastings
Prominent Dallas trial lawyer Paul Genender joined Paul Hastings as a partner Monday to be the firm’s head of litigation in Texas and co-chair of its Houston office. Genender, who had been a partner at Weil Gotshal in Dallas for the past seven years, will split his time between Houston and Dallas.