Jackson Walker Adds Houston-based Energy and Construction-Focused Partner From White & Case
Jackson Walker has announced that Houston-based attorney Matthew Penny has joined its firm as a partner in its energy practice group from White & Case.
Dallas Boutique Nabs Former Appeals Court Justice Amanda Reichek
Former Fifth District Court of Appeals justice Amanda Reichek has joined Dallas law firm Tillotson Johnson Patton as a partner after losing her re-election bid in November. Reichek, who previously worked in plaintiff-side employment law and union-side labor law, expressed excitement about returning to a small firm setting and joining a "top-notch" legal team. The firm’s name partner, Jeff Tillotson, praised Reichek's knowledge and skill, noting she adds tremendous value to their already strong appellate group.
Ex-Co-Chair of Bracewell’s Energy Transition Practice Joins White & Case
White & Case announced Monday that Patrick Johnson, former co-chair of the energy transition practice at Bracewell, has joined the firm as a Houston-based partner working within its global project development and finance practice.
Steve Gill Heading to Skadden
A 23-year veteran of Vinson & Elkins is leaving the firm for Skadden, his new firm confirmed Monday morning. The move is a big one. Gill has been co-head of V&E's corporate practice group and has been involved in some of the firm's largest transactions in recent years.
Baker Botts Boosts International Disputes and Antitrust Practices with High-Profile Hires
Ben Love returns to Texas after working out of Boies Schiller Flexner’s New York and Washington D.C. offices. Former Texas-based lawyer Edward Duffy joins Baker Botts from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Ray A. Balestri, 1960-2025
Longtime Bell Nunnally corporate and M&A partner Ray Balestri died earlier this month at the age of 64. A Dallas entrepreneur, investor, adjunct professor and lawyer with four decades of experience, Mr. Balestri was known nationwide as a dynamic dealmaker, whether representing companies that needed seed money or advising on multibillion-dollar mergers.
Quinn Emanuel Elevates Christopher D. Porter to Co-Chair of National Trial Practice
Christopher D. Porter, already co-managing partner of Quinn Emanuel’s Houston office, was recently named co-chair of the national trial practice group. Porter boasts more than 16 years as a trial lawyer with a practice focused on business litigation.
Veteran Trial Lawyer Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett Exits King & Spalding to Launch Self-Titled Firm
Mary-Olga “Mo” Lovett, formerly a partner at King & Spalding and a past senior vice president at Greenberg Traurig boasts more than 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer. Owning her own firm has been a lifelong dream, she said.
Greenberg Traurig Gets Dallas, Austin Deal Lawyers
Gemma Descoteaux and Kurt Lyn have joined Greenberg Traurig from Sheppard Mullin and Kirkland & Ellis, respectively.
Ex-Chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Joins V&E
Vinson & Elkins announced Monday that Jon Niermann, the former chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, has joined the firm as an Austin-based partner working within its environmental practice, the firm said in a news release.
Six Lawyers Jump from Bradley to Sheppard Mullin
Partners Gene Besen, Elisha Kobre and Scarlett Singleton Nokes, as well as special counsel Stephen Moulton and associates Rebecca James and Courtlyn Ward, have joined Sheppard Mullin’s governmental practice. The team’s practice grew exponentially at Bradley and a move to Sheppard Mullin was a strategic decision to grow their practice further in a larger firm, Besen said.
Thompson Coburn Taps Ex-Federal Prosecutor for Partner
Errin Martin, an assistant U.S. attorney of 17 years, has joined Thompson Coburn’s Dallas office, the firm announced Monday. A former chief of the national security cyber section in the Northern District of Texas, Martin boosts the firm’s business litigation and white collar defense and investigations practice groups.