SEC Assistant Director of Enforcement Joins Kirkland in Dallas
A veteran enforcement lawyer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has joined Kirkland & Ellis’s Dallas office as a partner.
Akin Adds Energy Transactions Depth in Houston
The firm announced that Ian Goldberg, the former head of the energy transactions group at Hunton Andrews Kurth, has joined the firm.
Jones Day Fortifies Financial Markets Practice in Houston
The firm announced this week that corporate finance partner Matthew Jones has lateraled over from Latham & Watkins, where he was on the deal teams for three billion-dollar-plus transactions in the first quarter.
Bracewell Continues Building Up Tax Practice
Dallas partner J. Dean Hinderliter is the second tax partner in Texas that Bracewell has added this year as the firm seeks to build out its capabilities to steer clients through the energy transition.
Three Partners Named to Lead Simpson Houston Office
There's a change coming in the Houston office of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. The firm announced this morning that Houston managing partner David Lieberman is stepping down and will be succeeded by a trio of partners: Matthew Einbinder, Breen Haire and Christopher May.
Nelson Mullins Pulls from Five Firms for Houston Office Launch
The South Carolina-based law firm has recruited a total of 10 laterals from King & Spalding, Foley & Lardner, Frost Brown Todd, Hicks Thomas, and Platt Richmond.
Tom Melsheimer to Co-Chair Winston & Strawn Litigation Department
Melsheimer, who is the managing partner at the Dallas office, is poised to take on a new role, helping to lead the firm’s 450-person litigation team. In an interview with The Texas Lawbook, Melsheimer shares his philosophy for leadership and ways the firm is breaking the mold.
Q&A with John Polzer of Duane Morris
In this Q&A, Polzer dishes on transitioning from a regional firm like Cantey Hanger to an AmLaw 100 firm, describes the uniqueness of the Fort Worth market, encourages resilience in networking, and talks Buc-ee's and specialized business courts.