The former capital markets co-chairs said in an interview they needed the Chicago firm’s platform to better serve their clients and “truly be on top.”
Akin Gump Taps John Goodgame for Houston MP
Akin Gump is handing over the reins of its Houston office from one prolific energy dealmaker to another. The firm announced Thursday that John Goodgame has succeeded Chris LaFollette as
Mary Koks Named Munsch Hardt’s Houston Office Managing Shareholder
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr has named veteran environmental lawyer Mary W. Koks as the managing shareholder of its Houston office. Koks will also sit on the firm’s operations committee.
Former Head of Weil’s Dallas Litigation Practice Moves to Frost Brown Todd
T. Ray Guy has made his next move after hitting Weil Gotshal’s mandatory retirement policy.
UPDATED: Kirkland Picks Up Compensation/Benefits Partner from Baker Botts
Rob Fowler will rejoin forces with Kirkland partner Sean Wheeler, who previously worked with him on deals at Baker Botts.
State Bar of Texas Disciplinary Actions
State Bar actions include actions against three judges, two of them from Houston, as well as a justice of the peace in Waco who is refusing to conduct same-sex marriages.
Kimberly Phillips Takes Over as Shell Oil’s Head of Global Litigation
Houston appellate law expert Kimberly Phillips has long been an advocate for increased diversity in the legal and energy sectors. Now, she is advocating from a new lofty position: general counsel of global litigation at Shell Oil Company.
IP Litigation Pair Return to Bracewell
The Austin partners are two of 10 Bracewell alumni in Texas who have rejoined the firm over the past two years after practicing elsewhere.