After a short stint as a jury consultant, Britta Stanton is teaming up with Chrysta Castañeda and returning to counsel’s table as an advocate.
Erin Nealy Cox Joins Kirkland in Dallas
Several law firms recruited the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, who is a nationally recognized expert in cybersecurity, but Kirkland made it official Wednesday that she will become a partner in its government, regulatory and internal investigations group on Sept. 1.
Akin Gump, Norton Rose Fulbright, Skadden Increase Associate Comp
More law firms that operate in Texas have announced that they are increasing associate salaries. A half-dozen other firms say they expect to follow suit in the next week. The Texas Lawbook has details.
Thompson Coburn Adds Dallas Corporate Partner
Susan Fisher rejoined a few former Thompson & Knight colleagues and made partner with the lateral move.
Austin Patent Litigator Joins DLA Piper
Jennifer Nall, an original and current member of Judge Alan Albright’s Western District of Texas attorney advisory panel, has moved her patent litigation practice to DLA Piper.
Balch Advances into Austin with Energy Lawyer
The Birmingham-based law firm is among a handful of national firms to expand into the state capital this year.
Winstead Appoints New Austin Leader
The Texas-based firm has tapped Jordan Ware as its Austin managing shareholder.
Two Former AUSAs Discuss Their Moves to Norton Rose Fulbright, Hot Topics
Norton Rose Fulbright recently brought on two key hires to its regulations and investigations team. The attorneys, both former federal prosecutors, participated in a Q&A with The Lawbook.