Paul Hastings announced Tuesday that corporate tax law expert Alex Farr has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner.
The Corner Office: Q&A with Shane Egan
In this Q&A, Egan elaborates on what makes his firm unique, offers an antidote to burnout, and identifies three management priorities that are front and center for him.
O’Melveny Hires Away Winston & Strawn’s Houston Litigation Head
Denise Scofield joined O’Melveny’s Houston office Tuesday. Scofield, previously a partner and head of the Houston litigation practice at Winston & Strawn, discussed what attracted her to O’Melveny in an interview with The Texas Lawbook.
Cozen O’Connor Adds Dallas Patent Litigator
Bradley Liddle, a former aerospace engineer, was previously a partner at Carter Arnett Bennett & Perez.
Updated with Q&A: Egan Nelson Boosts Commercial Litigation Practice with Mark Johansen from Reed Smith
Dallas commercial litigator Mark L. Johansen has moved to boutique law firm Egan Nelson, the firm announced this week. Johansen spoke with The Lawbook about his reasons for the move and a pending case he is considering removing to the new business courts.
Bonjour Bracewell: Houston Firm Opens in Paris
On the eve of the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Bracewell announced it has recruited an 11-lawyer energy and infrastructure team from Norton Rose Fulbright to open its third international office.
Brown Fox Nabs Labor and Employment Lawyer from Jackson Lewis
Jennette “Jenny” DePonte joined Brown Fox last week as a partner in the Dallas-based boutique law firm. She was previously a principal at national labor and employment law firm Jackson Lewis.
Blank Rome Expands Energy Offerings with Reed Smith Trio
A three-partner team specializing in energy finance transactions including Ryan Purpura and Matt Lea in Houston have departed Reed Smith to join Blank Rome.