Baker & McKenzie Elects Amar Budarapu its Chair of North America Corporate & Securities Practice
The recently elected chair talks about how important Texas is to the firm's corporate strategy.
Baker & McKenzie Elects Amar Budarapu its Chair of North America Corporate & Securities Practice
The recently elected chair talks about how important Texas is to the firm's corporate strategy.
Exclusive: Former SMU Law Dean Attanasio Gives First Interview
(June 2) - John Attanasio, during his final few hours Friday evening as dean of SMU’s Dedman School of Law, gave an exclusive interview to The Texas Lawbook about his 15 years at SMU, the law school’s accomplishments during his tenure, his ouster as dean and what comes next for him. Hint: no one was more surprised than him.
It’s Official: Introducing Norton Rose Fulbright
Fulbright & Jaworski officially completed its union Sunday evening with London-based Norton Rose. The new law firm boasts 3,800 lawyers in more than 50 offices around the globe and about $2 billion in annual revenue. Ken Stewart, a Dallas corporate lawyer who is leading Norton Rose Fulbright’s operations in the U.S., says there have been very few bumps or obstacles in the combination process and that the new firm has no intention of reducing its lawyer ranks in the U.S. or Texas.
SEC Chief Trial Counsel Joins Kelly Hart
Toby Galloway, a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Fort Worth Regional Office, is joining Kelly Hart as the firm beefs up its white-collar criminal and securities enforcement practice. Galloway played key roles in the SEC prosecutions against Dynegy, Mark Cuban and several other high profile matters.
Austin Industries Names D. Steven Henry New Chief Legal Officer
Prominent Gardere constructional lawyer D. Steven Henry will become CLO on July 1. Austin Industries, which is one of the largest construction firms in the U.S., said Henry is joining the company now because long-time General Counsel Charles Hardy is scheduled to retire at the end of 2014.
Tomko & Ross Join Dykema
Ed Tomko, a prominent former prosecutor and senior official with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is joining the Dallas office of Dykema. Tomko and Jason Ross, both former partners at the now-defunct boutique law firm Curran Tomko, will lead Dykema’s white-collar practice in Texas.
Tomko & Ross Join Dykema
Ed Tomko, a prominent former prosecutor and senior official with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is joining the Dallas office of Dykema. Tomko and Jason Ross, both former partners at the now-defunct boutique law firm Curran Tomko, will lead Dykema’s white-collar practice in Texas.
Trey Apffel Becomes New State Bar President-Elect
Apffel will serve as SBOT President from June 2014 to June 2015.
Women Lawyers Participate in Bush Institute’s Women’s Initiative
Tobi Young, who has been the George W. Bush Foundation's GC since 2009, wears a many hats in her job. Her involvement as a mentor in the Women's Initiative Fellowship Program is just one of them.
Baker Botts Adds Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Expert David Schiller
Schiller highlights two "hot issues" facing his clients. One is the Affordable Care Act.
Baker Botts Adds Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Expert David Schiller
Schiller highlights two "hot issues" facing his clients. One is the Affordable Care Act.