Meet Billy Ravkind, Cheryl Wattley and Tom Mills.
Hugh Tanner Becomes Second MP of Morgan Lewis’ Houston Office
Oil and gas litigation partner Hugh Tanner became the office’s second managing partner July 1.
Veteran Jackson Walker Partner Selected to Lead Dallas CASA
Kathleen LaValle is taking on leadership of the nonprofit during a $37 million fundraising campaign.
Get Wall Street Out of the Practice of Law
The Texas Bar’s ethics opinion that Big Law can no longer give their non-lawyer administrators titles like Chief Operating Officer because it implies that those folks have managerial control over the firms they support. Why? Because non-lawyers actually now control Big Law and the Big Titles are the proof. The expensive legal rates and rising profits per partner are the result.
Coffee with Squire Patton Boggs: Merger Means “Getting to Know Each Other” in Texas
Squire Patton Boggs doesn’t roll off the tongue quite yet, but leaders in the newly merged firm’s Dallas and Houston offices say the combining of their forces is going very well. The Texas Lawbook takes a peek inside.
Hilda Galvan Named Dallas Partner-in-Charge at Jones Day
Galvan is the second Hispanic woman to be partner-in-charge of one of Jones Day’s Texas office. The first is her predecessor, Pat Villareal.
Gaining a Competitive Edge in Hiring
Whether it is an employers’ or employees’ market, there is always competition for the strongest candidates in the job market. In a tight labor market, it is even more critical to have a candidate-friendly hiring process.
Stephen Porter Settling in as New GC at Mortgage Contracting Services
Stephen Porter told his partners at Barrett Daffin last fall that he planned to retire at the end of the year after 23 years at the Addison-based law firm, but the retirement only lasted a few days. Porter discusses his first six months as general counsel at Mortgage Contracting Services and what he is seeking in outside counsel.
Holland & Knight Launches Austin Office
The Austin office opening is the Tampa, Fla.-based firm’s second debut on Texas soil.
Holland & Knight Launches Austin Office
The Austin office opening is the Tampa, Fla.-based firm’s second debut on Texas soil.