K&S Lures Former Baker McKenzie Houston Office Leader
Jonathan Newton spent nearly three decades at Baker McKenzie cultivating his energy-focused transactional practice.
Mayer Brown Taps Bracewell Partner to Lead U.S. Upstream Group
Firm leaders say Carl von Merz is the latest in a string of lateral hires to meet client demand for expertise in the midstream and upstream sectors.
Updated – Kilpatrick Townsend Adds Veteran Patent Partner from V&E
Steve Borgman had practiced at Vinson & Elkins for nearly 35 years, where he counseled on M&A, license and technology agreements, and other IP matters.
Frost Brown Todd Announces Houston Office Opening
The nine-lawyer office is the Cincinnati firm's second Texas outpost.
Updated – Susman Godfrey Elects New Managing Partner
The Los Angeles partner and executive committee member is the first woman to serve in the top management position at the prominent commercial litigation firm.
New Jersey Firm Does a Texas Two Step
Bressler, Amery & Ross announced new offices in Dallas and Houston this week.
Houston Labor and Employment Partner Joins Hunton AK
Scott Nelson's clients include Marathon Oil and Fogo de Chao Churrascaria.
Stephen Olson Vaults to Gibson Dunn
The UT Law School grad with a New York background and a strong PE client base, previously led the Houston office and Texas transactional practice at Jones Day.
Fort Worth Bankruptcy Boutique Adds Depth
Forshey Prostok added a partner in Houston and an of counsel in DFW this week.
Munck Wilson Picks Up LA Patent Litigator
The Dallas firm opened its Los Angeles office 18 months ago.
Baker Botts Bankruptcy Pro Jumps to Reed Smith
Omar Alaniz has advised on a number of noteworthy bankruptcies, including helping the Bristow Group emerge from Chapter 11 last fall.
DLA Piper Preps for More Bankruptcy Work with New Lateral Partner
The move comes as a record number of Texas businesses filed for bankruptcy in the first half of the year. DLA's recent hire expects activity to only accelerate.