Sorrels Law has expanded its Texas footprint again, this time by opening an office in Beaumont led by newly named partner David James, the firm announced in a news release on Tuesday.
Cheniere AGC Latest In-House Lawyer Going Back to Practice
Victoria Salem left her liquified natural gas law practice at Latham & Watkins in London in June 2015 to join the corporate legal department at Occidental Petroleum handling major transactions. Today, Salem joins a growing number of in-house lawyers rejoining law firms by becoming the newest partner in the Houston office of the Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance.
Jackson Walker Hires Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht
Retired Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht has joined the Dallas-based law firm Jackson Walker as a partner in its Austin office, the firm announced Friday.
Trade and Tariffs Specialist Joins V&E
V&E Chair Keith Fullenweider said Joyce Adetutu is the “perfect fit” as clients “face fast-evolving trade and national security regulations.”
Sheppard Mullin Adds Tax/Executive Comp Partner in Houston from Kirkland
Jared Whalen’s career also includes nearly six years in-house at Waste Management.
Troutman Pepper Locke Bolsters Energy Regulatory Practice in Austin
Former Texas Administrative Law Judge Casey Bell has joined the firm from Duggins Wren Mann & Romero.
GT Taps Bill Katz to Co-Chair Antitrust Practice
GT Executive Chairman Richard Rosenbaum in the firm’s announcement highlighted Katz’s experience advising clients in the healthcare and energy industries. Katz had practiced his entire career at Thompson & Knight/Holland & Knight.
Sorrels Law Recruits Head of Commercial Litigation Practice
Prominent personal injury law firm Sorrels Law has tapped Houston lawyer Brian A. Baker to lead its commercial litigation practice.