Business Law Firms Invade the Blogosphere
Larger law firms are increasingly getting into blogging – especially as a business development tool.
A Word With Ray Nimmer: The U of H Fixer
When Raymond Nimmer took over as dean in 2006, the University of Houston Law Center was a mess. The previous dean left with just two weeks notice. The law school dropped to 70th in the national rankings. Students were revolting and faculty members were disgruntled. Seven years later, Nimmer is leaving and he has good news to report.
Baker Botts Bolsters Energy Practice
Two former DLA Piper attorneys join Baker Botts' Houston office as partners.
Bob Dupuy Joins Texas Methodist Foundation as GC
The former chair of Brown McCarroll will remain a senior partner in the firm's Dallas office.
A Question of 14: What’s in Their Golf Bags?
Forget the dictionary. Spring in Texas means bluebonnets, rattlesnakes and a new golf season, not necessarily in that order. It’s time for the “Texas Swing” for the professional tours – and it’s time to take a look in your golf bag. It’s a question of 14 – the allowable number of clubs for a round. Texas attorneys gave The Texas Lawbook a look into their golf bags. Ready to take notes?
A G.C.’s Taste of Wine: Swirl. Sniff. Sip. Savor. Repeat.
Greg Blair’s love affair with wine began innocently enough early in the new millennium with the winning bid for a wine tasting at a fundraising auction for a school in Austin. Today, the general counsel for Amvensys Capital Group is back in Texas and generous with “how-to” advice for novice oenophiles.
Technology, Economics, Youth Changing Law ‘Office’ Politics
There was a time, not so long ago, that the title and tenure of an attorney could easily be established by a quick look into his or her office. Size, location, furniture and the number of windows were the “stuff” of office politics – literal “office” politics. Now, listen to Bob Dylan: The times they are a-changin'.
Reed Smith Opens Houston Office
The new Houston office officially marks Reed Smith's presence in the Lone Star State.
The Influence Industry: A Day in the Capitol With Top Texas Lobbyist Buddy Jones
When it comes to lobbying Texas legislators, Neal T. “Buddy” Jones of HillCo Partners is one of the best “hired guns.” Just do the numbers: every two years, Texas lawmakers file thousands of bills, many of which never gain traction or a spot on the House and Senate calendars. It’s clear. Awareness is key to the passage of legislation. Enter – the lobbyist.
Jody Richardson: Lobbyist Thrives on Uphill Challenges
A Texas legislator once told Jody Richardson that, if she wanted to talk to him, she would have to run. And he took off at full speed down a Capitol hallway. With eight marathons on her vita, the lobbyist not only kept up the pace, she had her say. For her 60th birthday, the Allen Boone Humphries Robinson public finance lawyer climbed Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Mountain climbing is just one example of Richardson's proclivity for uphill challenges, which continues in the current legislative session.
Elizabeth Ames Jones Joins Patton Boggs, Talks Energy
The immediate past chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas talks about her new role as a senior policy advisor and what she thinks are the big developments in the energy industry.
Sen. Hutchison Joins Bracewell & Giuliani as Senior Counsel
For 20 years, Kay Bailey Hutchison and her husband Ray worked 1,200 miles apart. Starting this week, the distance between their offices is measured by feet instead of miles. Sen. Hutchison, in an exclusive interview with The Texas Lawbook, said she is joining Bracewell & Giuliani as senior counsel where she will advise clients in banking, energy, telecommunications and transportation sectors.