New Dallas Litigation Firm IMcP Established by Former Partners at Rogge Dunn Group
Three partners from the Rogge Dunn Group decided the time was right to start their own firm this month.
Energy Team of 10 Departs Alston & Bird, Launches Boutique
A group of 10 attorneys have left Alston & Bird to launch their own law firm focused on serving energy industry clients. Rob Vartabedian and Conrad Hester, who have been working together since 2008, will be name partners in the new venture.
Skadden Nabs ‘Go-To’ Energy Litigator Michelle Scheffler
Michelle Scheffler, formerly of Haynes Boone, joins Skadden as a litigation partner in its Houston office. Scheffler has led high-profile energy litigation across the country.
Kirkland’s Adam Arikat Leaves for Simpson Thacher
The veteran energy tax attorney was involved with several billion-dollar deals in the last few months. He cites STB's "preeminent tax practice and collegial culture" as the reasons behind his move.
Prominent White-Collar Attorney Bill Mateja Takes Helm Of Dallas Bar Association
In a Q&A with The Lawbook, Bill Mateja shares what shakeups he’s got in store for the bar association and the advice he gave former DBA president Aaron Tobin. The DBA will host an inauguration ceremony Sunday for Mateja, a partner at Sheppard Mullin.
Carrington Coleman Gains Two Litigation Partners from McGuire Craddock
The new lateral additions include Jennifer Ryback, who was head of McGuire Craddock’s litigation practice. Carrington Coleman has also added a senior associate from Winstead.
Veteran Energy Attorney Dale Smith Joins Willkie’s Houston Office
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has added energy finance and transactions attorney Dale Smith as a partner in its Houston office.
Bechtel Energy Senior Counsel Moves to King & Spalding in Houston
Terra Cothran has spent the past 25 years working on energy and construction projects in-house. She has been across the table from King & Spalding on numerous projects.