Bill Powers, the former law dean at the University of Texas in Austin, said he will continue teaching at UT but will also work with appellate lawyers and those who specialize in corporate governance at Jackson Walker. The firm’s managing partner, Wade Cooper, said that Powers “would top just about anyone’s list of the most influential attorneys” in Texas.
JC Penney Slashes Corporate Legal Dept. Staff
The Plano-based retailer laid off about two-dozen lawyers and staff last week. The company had about 50 in-house lawyers just three years ago, but now has less than 25 after deciding to outsource most litigation, employment and labor law and tax law needs.
Meet the 2015 Class of New Partners and Shareholders
The Texas Lawbook takes a look at 145 newly minted partners and shareholders in Texas.
Magazine: Norton Rose Fulbright and V&E Among Best Firms for Working Women
Working Women magazine measured flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, compensation parity and percentage of women equity partners.
Magazine: Norton Rose Fulbright and V&E Among Best Firms for Working Women
Working Women magazine measured flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, compensation parity and percentage of women equity partners.
DWLA Honors Male Lawyer with Top Honor for First Time in 46-Year History
The Dallas Women Lawyers Association selected Michael Hurst as the recipient of the 2015 Louise B. Raggio Award, which is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of women attorneys.
K&L Gates Adds Immigration Partner Brian Graham to Austin Office
Graham was previously the chair of Strasburger & Price’s immigration law team and EB-5 Task Force.
K&L Gates Adds Immigration Partner Brian Graham to Austin Office
Graham was previously the chair of Strasburger & Price’s immigration law team and EB-5 Task Force.
Texas State Rep. Jason Villalba Jumps to Gardere
Villalba, who currently serves as the state representative for House District 114, focuses his corporate practice on representing clients in M&A matters, venture capital and private equity financing transactions and deals involving emerging growth and technology companies.
Former Federal Prosecutor Jay Dewald Joins Andrews Kurth
Dewald, who will office in Dallas and Houston, most recently served as the Deputy Criminal Chief in the Special Prosecutions Section for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas.