Three Dealmakers Bolt Winston for Jones Day
Rodney Moore, Samuel Peca and Scott Delaney — all veterans of Weil — are headed to Jones Day after less than two years at Winston & Strawn.
Bailey Brauer Hires Away Commercial Litigation Lawyer From Vinson & Elkins
While at Vinson & Elkins, Jared Wilkinson handled cases in Delaware’s Court of Chancery. He told The Texas Lawbook that he looks forward to working on Bailey Brauer cases that are assigned to Texas’ new business court divisions.
King & Spalding Lands Former Top COVID-19 Fraud Prosecutor
Michael Galdo enters the private sector after more than 15 years as a federal prosecutor. He recently served as the Department of Justice’s Director of COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement in the Office of the Deputy Attorney General and was an assistant U.S. attorney in charge of cybercrime in the Western District of Texas.
Akin Bolsters Investment Management Team in Dallas
Shannon Thompson, who joins the firm from Kirkland & Ellis, represents private equity and other alternative asset managers.
Winston & Strawn Adds Tax Partner Louis Jenull
The Dallas tax expert has significant experience within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
Latham Enhances Project Development Practice in Houston
New Latham partner Jonathan Katz practiced for nearly a dozen years at King & Spalding. Houston office managing partner Nick Dhesi said Katz is highly regarded for his experience in crafting EPC contracts for energy and infrastructure projects.
Pillsbury Hires Away Energy and Construction Litigator from Locke Lord
Derrick Carson, who previously chaired Locke Lord’s energy litigation practice and construction law practice groups, has represented clients in complex energy and construction disputes for more than 25 years. Pillsbury announced Monday that Carson joined the firm as a partner in its Houston office.
Paul Hastings Adds to Bankruptcy Practice in Texas
Dallas corporate bankruptcy and restructuring partner Charles Persons has joined Paul Hastings as the corporate law firm continues to beef up its Texas bankruptcy operations.
Norton Rose Adds New Family Office Partner in Dallas
Norton Rose Fulbright announced Tuesday that it has hired a new partner — Gabriella Orengo Lyons — for its corporate, M&A and securities practice in Dallas.
Veteran Bankruptcy Attorney Marc Taubenfeld Joins Munsch Hardt
Taubenfeld was previously at McGuire, Craddock & Strother, where he practiced for more than 25 years.
Four-Partner Product Liability Team Jumps to King & Spalding
For the second day in a row, King & Spalding has multiple lateral partners joining the firm in Texas. On Wednesday, it is a team led by Austin trial partner Kim Bueno.
Brown Rudnick Recruits Oil and Gas Litigator from Michelman & Robinson
Lauren Varnado is the fourth lawyer to join Brown Rudnick’s one-month-old office in the Bayou City.