Energy trial litigator Lauren Brogdon was on maternity leave last year when she started “reflecting on the future growth” of her law practice and the right “environment” where she wanted to practice. Last week, the Houston lawyer moved her practice to Haynes and Boone. In an exclusive interview, Brogdon told The Texas Lawbook the reasons behind her lateral move, the biggest litigation risks she sees for energy companies today and her passion for pro bono.
Sidley Snags Dallas Antitrust Expert from Kirkland
Dallas antitrust and consumer-protection litigator Sean Royall, who was part of the team that represented AT&T in its successful 2018 trial against the U.S. Justice Department over the $86 billion Time Warner merger, is taking his practice to Sidley.
Dallas White Collar Team Vaults to Vedder Price
The three-person team includes Jeff Ansley and Arianna Goodman. The former Bell Nunnally attorneys were recently involved in the high-profile UDF trial.
Shackelford Picks Up IP Partners from Winstead
Firm managing partner John Shackelford said the firm committed to growing its IP practice in 2020.
Two Veteran Healthcare Partners Jump to Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston
Donna Clark and Susan Feigin Harris each have more than three decades of experience. The duo join NRF from Morgan Lewis.
Energy Tax Expert Joins Akin Gump in Dallas
Julia Pashin, most recently at Shearman & Sterling, has worked with Akin Gump tax partner Alison Chen on several energy transactions over her career.
Spencer Fane Adds Another Partner in Austin
Cokinos Young principal Jennifer Riso is the third attorney to join Spencer Fane this month.
Longtime Colleagues Form Heard Merman, a Houston Plaintiffs’ Firm
Denman Heard and Derek Merman have worked side by side on cases across the country. Their new firm, they say, will specialize in catastrophic personal-injury claims.
Former Federal Prosecutor Jumps to O’Melveny
The addition of Danny Ashby, who was previously at Morgan Lewis, comes nearly two weeks after O’Melveny recruited a five-partner corporate team from Locke Lord.
Brian Robison Expands Practice to Mediation,
Moves to Brown Fox
For 25 years, Brian Robison has practiced commercial and antitrust litigation at V&E and Gibson Dunn – two large corporate firms. He’s wanted to be a mediator for several years and the law firm structure was not a good fit. On Tuesday, he started as a partner at business boutique Brown Fox. But there’s more to this story than just another lateral lawyer move.