Two Texas legislators known for their determination to improve court access to low-income Texans received recognition for their efforts.
Up in the Air for Miles and Miles and …
Mark Twain wrote, “Travel has no longer any charm for me.” And presumably, the journalist-turned-author never took off his shoes for a TSA screening. Twain opined (a lot) about the travails of travel – not unlike the many Texas attorneys among the ranks of today’s frequent fliers. Some, in fact, sound almost Twain-esque.
Like Vinson & Elkins’ Jim Loftis: “There are two types of luggage – carry-on and lost.” Or his colleague and former V&E managing partner Joe Dilg on reward miles: “It’s a little like the pie-eating contest, and the award is more pie.”
Susan Snyder Returns to V&E
Susan Snyder comes back to V&E after broadening her business experience on a global scale
Susan Snyder Returns to V&E
Susan Snyder comes back to V&E after broadening her business experience on a global scale
Robert Dedman Ethics Award Goes to Mark Berg of Pioneer
Berg has handled some of the most complex legal transactions in the global energy sector during the past few years. The energy deals, which valued in the billions and completely transformed the large, independent oil and gas exploration and production company and its investments.
“We hire lawyers who know our company and want to partner with us. We still see this as a legal profession, not as a commodity and we treat it as such,” says Berg. “The law firms that will survive in this new environment are those who go back and look at how the practice of law used to be.”
No Lawyer has had a Bigger Impact on the North Texas Economy than Ray Hutchison
The senator’s husband and municipal bond lawyer has been intricately involved in the creation, development and construction of the most important economic drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, including DFW Airport, DART, the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, the AT&T Performing Arts Center and every major professional sports facility built during the past 45 years.
“Ray is truly one of the great lawyers ever to practice in Texas – he’s an architect who takes the dreams of our local leaders and makes it come true,” says Judge Patrick Higginbotham of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Two weeks ago, Hutchison turned 80. But he shows few signs of slowing down. This is his story.
Four UT Classmates Launch Litigation Boutique in Austin, Houston
A lifelong friendship is now the foundation of a new litigation boutique.
Tax Attorney James Howard Moves to Gardere
James Howard is transferring his award-winning practice to Gardere.
Winstead Adds Four New Lawyers, Invades The Big Easy
Winstead is expanding – both firm-wise and attorney-wise.
Winstead Adds Four New Lawyers, Invades The Big Easy
Winstead is expanding – both firm-wise and attorney-wise.