Ken Stewart, universally liked and respected, sits down with The Texas Lawbook for his first and only interview since taking the firm’s leadership. He discusses progress in Fulbright’s “joining forces” with global legal giant Norton Rose, client and partner reactions, whether the Jaworski name is gone for good, firm finances and the prospects of competitive lawyers stealing away Fulbright’s best partners.
Exclusive: One-on-One with Fulbright & Jaworski’s Newest Chairman – and its Last
Ken Stewart, universally liked and respected, sits down with The Texas Lawbook for his first and only interview since taking the firm’s leadership. He discusses progress in Fulbright’s “joining forces” with global legal giant Norton Rose, client and partner reactions, whether the Jaworski name is gone for good, firm finances and the prospects of competitive lawyers stealing away Fulbright’s best partners.
Reed Smith: Build It and They will Come
For two years, the 1,700-lawyer Pittsburgh-based law firm has courted a half-dozen law firms in Dallas and Houston, including Thompson & Knight and Munsch Hardt, about merging. Frustrated that none of the Texas firms would marry, Reed Smith turned to Houston legal headhunters Clint Johnson and Janet Downey to lure top-line partners away from big firms to open a new office in Houston. More than a half-dozen have agreed. Read for more details.
Justice Joe Morris Joins Hankinson Law Firm
Retired Texas Appeals Court Justice Joseph Morris is back in private practice as Of Counsel at the Hankinson law firm, a Dallas appellate and arbitration boutique.
Tis’ the Season to be Giving
The Texas Lawbook put together some of the law firms and individual attorneys who stood out when it came to giving back. This is by no means a definitive list, as there are so many doing so much for those in need. But this article puts a little spotlight on some efforts that have come to our recent attention.
Q&A with Authors on ABA’s New Appellate Practice Guide
Polsinelli shareholder partner Leane Medford and Robert Dubose, a partner with Alexander, Dubose, discuss their role in researching and writing portions of a new book that examines and compares appellate court rules in Texas and across the US.
Q&A with Authors on ABA's New Appellate Practice Guide
Polsinelli shareholder partner Leane Medford and Robert Dubose, a partner with Alexander, Dubose, discuss their role in researching and writing portions of a new book that examines and compares appellate court rules in Texas and across the US.
HayBoo Settles $773K Dispute with Houston Housing Authority
The Harris County Housing Authority has settled its $773,731 fee dispute with Haynes and Boone over legal payments the Houston agency believes were improperly made to the law firm through a contractor in 2008 and 2009.
Cruising the World with Janice Sharry
Haynes and Boone corporate finance partner Janice Sharry has a nifty solution for empty nesters who want to rekindle family togetherness: a cruise. Sharry, who has taken about 70 cruises when she’s not helping Service King Repair merge with Carlyle Group, and her husband are the “go-to” adviser for friends and associates seeking info about cruise lines. Their answers are much more personalized than any search engine.
Mark Melton Wins 2012 DAYL Foundation Fellows Award of Excellence
Mark Melton balances a lot on his plate, but his passion of giving back to the community is never on the back burner.