The moves come on the heels of the news that Houston private equity dealmaker Jeff Malonson has joined Weil.
Updated: Former DOE Lawyer & Sunnova GC Joins Baker Botts
George Fibbe, the ex-deputy general counsel for litigation, regulation and enforcement at the U.S Department of Energy said he joined Baker Botts because the opportunity was “too good to pass up.” Find out more about his background in this Lawbook-conducted Q&A.
King & Spalding Transactional Partner Jeff Malonson Jumping to Weil
The move, which King & Spalding has apparently known for weeks, is part of the planned expansion of Weil’s Houston office.
Birmingham Firm Expands to Dallas
Maynard Cooper & Gale, the second largest firm in Birmingham, is opening an office in Dallas. The move is part of an aggressive expansion by the firm which recently opened in Los Angeles. From the Birmingham Business Journal.
International Transactional Lawyer Returns Home, Lands at NRF
John Chrisman, who received degrees from UT and SMU, was most recently practicing in Dubai.
Clerk to Chief Federal Bankruptcy Judge Joins Jones Day
Michaela C. Crocker has joined Jones Day’s Dallas office. Crocker was a career clerk for Chief Judge Barbara Houser of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the NDTX.
Veteran Dallas IP Litigator Launches Own Shop
Anthony Magee, who has practiced at three Dallas litigation firms over the past 25 years, was looking for more freedom in deciding to set out on his own.
McGuireWoods Names New Dallas Office Managing Partner
Jason Cook, a patent litigator, succeeded corporate partner Akash Sethi at the beginning of the month.
Haynes and Boone Brings San Antonio Real Estate Partner Back
George Hinchey has returned to Haynes and Boone after making partner at Jackson Walker last year.
Dallas Residential Mortgage Lending Attorney Jumps to Rival Boutique
Peter Idziak has landed at Polunsky Beitel Green, which has six lawyers and offices in Dallas and San Antonio.