UPDATE: Locke Lord Seeks Merger with Boston’s Edwards Wildman
Locke Lord, a 630-lawyer firm based in Texas, announced Wednesday that it has signed a letter of intent to merge with another large law firm based in Boston.
Fish & Richardson Teams Up with Sabre to Combat Human Trafficking
The firm is partnering with Sabre by providing IP protection in the U.S. and internationally for its signature corporate responsibility program on a pro bono basis.
How to Become In-House Counsel
How did such a dynamic young attorney only two years out of law school land such an amazing position? Kelly Noblin of legal and executive search firm Newhouse+Noblin shares lessons learned from Newhook's journey to her dream job.
Mayer Brown Picks Up Energy M&A Expert
Thomas Moore said the firm's significant international presence was one of the key factors that attracted him to the firm.
Mayer Brown Picks Up Energy M&A Expert
Thomas Moore said the firm's significant international presence was one of the key factors that attracted him to the firm.
Insurance Coverage Expert Discusses Trends and Challenges Facing Her Clients
In a Q&A, Gartner-Ilai says the cost of insurance and finding proper insurance for cyber-related risks are two major challenges facing her clients.
Eric White Jumps to Dykema
Dykema’s move to bring on White was announced a couple of weeks after the firm added business litigator Matthew Rinaldi as senior counsel to its Dallas operation.
Chrysta Castañeda Opens Legal Communications Shop in Downtown Dallas
Attention lawyers, general counsel and business executives involved in high stakes litigation: “No comment” just doesn’t cut it anymore, says Chrysta Castañeda, a former Locke Lord litigation partner who recently opened the downtown Dallas office of Canterbury Communications.
Meet the New Boutique in Town: Gardner Haas PLLC
The firm's founders are Michael Gardner and Eric Haas, two veteran attorneys from Bickel & Brewer.
Texas Appellate Justice Joins Gray Reed
Justice Jim Moseley, who has served on Texas’ Fifth District Court of Appeals for 18 years, will join Gray Reed & McGraw where he will chair the appellate section.
Lawyer Climbs Ultimate Slippery Slope
When Houston attorney Glenn Legge and his wife tried rock climbing on a Colorado vacation, the litigator was told he might be better suited to ice climbing. Some 15 years and many frozen waterfalls later, the Legge, Farrow partner likens the challenging sport to arguing before the Supreme Court of Texas—you’ve got to anticipate unanticipated developments.
Gardere Solidifies Mexico Presence with New Subsidiary
The office formerly was structured as a joint venture with lawyers from Mexico City-based Arena y Asociados.