Barry Smitherman has been an investment banker who specializes in the capital markets. He prosecuted domestic violence cases as a lawyer in the Harris County District Attorney’s office. He chaired the Texas Public Utility Commission and the state’s Railroad Commission. Now, he has a new title: partner at Vinson & Elkins.
Texas Regulatory Expert Joins V&E
Barry Smitherman has been an investment banker who specializes in the capital markets. He prosecuted domestic violence cases as a lawyer in the Harris County District Attorney’s office. He chaired the Texas Public Utility Commission and the state’s Railroad Commission. Now, he has a new title: partner at Vinson & Elkins.
Exclusive: Tyler Federal Judge Davis to Join Fish & Richardson
U.S. District Judge Leonard Davis handled more than 1,700 patent infringement cases during his 13 years on the Eastern District bench, handing some of the biggest IP disputes in the U.S. In an interview with The Texas Lawbook, Judge Davis said he is leaving the bench and taking his patent expertise to Fish & Richardson, where he said he plans to advise business clients that have cases in East Texas.
“Some people think it takes a Ph.D to decide a patent disputes, but these cases are really about who is telling the truth,” he said.
Exclusive: Tyler Federal Judge Davis to Join Fish & Richardson
U.S. District Judge Leonard Davis handled more than 1,700 patent infringement cases during his 13 years on the Eastern District bench, handing some of the biggest IP disputes in the U.S. In an interview with The Texas Lawbook, Judge Davis said he is leaving the bench and taking his patent expertise to Fish & Richardson, where he said he plans to advise business clients that have cases in East Texas.
“Some people think it takes a Ph.D to decide a patent disputes, but these cases are really about who is telling the truth,” he said.
Former DOJ and SEC Lawyer Joins Haynes and Boone
In a Q&A with The Texas Lawbook, Houston lawyer Steve Corso explains why he chose Haynes and Boone, how his experiences at the Justice Department and the SEC have shaped him as a lawyer and what kinds of cases the government is focusing on.
GC Janet Dhillon Leaves JC Penney
JC Penney announced that its deputy general counsel, Janet Link, has been named the interim GC until a replacement is named.
SMU Dedman Recognizes Distinguished Alumni at Annual Awards Dinner
This year’s named distinguished alumni were: commercial litigator Mike Gruber; immigration attorney Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Cedillo-Pereira; Chevron Europe, Eurasia and Middle East Exploration & Production Limited General Counsel Siriporn Chaiyasuta; Human Rights Initiative of North Texas Executive Director Bill Holston; and SMU Dedman professor emeritus Joseph McKnight.
Morgan Lewis Lures Eight K&L Gates Lawyers, Bolsters Gov. Enforcement and White Collar Practice
Danny Ashby said he and his team made the move because of the potential to work with Morgan Lewis’ “tremendous litigation talent in Houston” and the Philadelphia-based firm’s recent merger with Bingham.
Morgan Lewis Lures Eight K&L Gates Lawyers, Bolsters Gov. Enforcement and White Collar Practice
Danny Ashby said he and his team made the move because of the potential to work with Morgan Lewis’ “tremendous litigation talent in Houston” and the Philadelphia-based firm’s recent merger with Bingham.
National IP Boutique Harness Dickey Plants Flag in Dallas
Gerald Welch, formerly of Dentons, will lead the Troy, Michigan-based firm’s fourth office nationwide.