Chris Kratovil dishes about Dykema’s growth plans, his favorite interview question and a decision he made in a “fit of clinical insanity.”
Kirkland Builds on Strength, Adds Former Baker Botts Debt Finance Partner
Kirkland chairman Jon Ballis called Rachael Lichman, who had a prolific 2020, a “rising star”.
Houston Energy Transactions Partner Leaves Hogan Lovells for Womble
José Luis Vittor co-led the oil and gas practice at Hogan Lovells and brings deep Latin American expertise.
Former DOJ Environmental Lawyer Rejoins Hicks Thomas
Firm leader John Thomas said Eric Grant will be an “enormous asset” to firm clients as they prepare for the Biden Administration’s energy and environmental efforts.
Shearman Signs Houston Capital Markets Partner from Jones Day
Bill Nelson, head of Shearman & Sterling’s Texas offices, said the new addition fits the firm’s long-term strategy in the state. The lateral hire comes one year after Shearman picked up a trio of Jones Day dealmakers in Dallas.
Former Head of NRF’s U.S. O&G Practice Joins Baker Botts
Julie Mayo said she was attracted to Baker Botts’ track record in the energy sector and “thought-leadership-focused approach” to energy transition issues.
Bobby Lee Cook: The Death of the ‘Best There Has Ever Been’
For 72 years, Bobby Lee Cook defended suspected criminals and prosecuted corporate desperados through civil litigation across the U.S., including a dozen in Texas. His clients included moonshiners, murderers and politicians. Matlock was based on his life. His defense of Savannah socialite Jim Williams helped bring to life John Berendt’s true-crime classic Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
As a lawyer/journalist, I have covered hundreds of trials. In the courtroom, Bobby Lee Cook is the best there has ever been.
Baker Botts Makes Restructuring, Environmental Adds
The firm is gearing up to ride the wave of bankruptcy filings in the Southern District of Texas and to prepare for environmental issues to take center stage under the Biden Administration.
Simpson Thacher Picks Up Deal Partner from V&E
Simpson Thacher’s new Houston partner was co-lead in one of The Texas Lawbook’s Top 10 deals in Texas for 2019.
Duane Morris Opens in Dallas with Four Partners
Four Barnes & Thornburg litigators have left the firm to launch Duane Morris’ new Dallas office, which the Philadelphia firm says solidifies its presence in the state’s high-technology and energy sectors.