Mike Androvett Joins Texas Lawbook Foundation Board

The Texas Lawbook Foundation, a nonprofit that supports news coverage of pro bono, public service and diversity in the legal profession, announced Monday that longtime Texas legal media executive Mike Androvett is joining the foundation’s board of directors. Derek Lipscombe, managing counsel at Toyota North America and co-chair of the Lawbook Foundation, said Androvett “brings much needed professional expertise that will help promote the extraordinary efforts of Lawbook Foundation and pro bono, public service and diversity reporter Krista Torralva.”

December 1, 2025 Mark Curriden

Paul Hastings Adds Two Litigators from Winston & Strawn 

Stephanie D. Clouston and Matthew Durfee have joined Paul Hastings' Dallas office as the firm continues its Texas expansion.

December 1, 2025 Alexa Shrake

Brink’s Adds Maria Fernandez as Associate General Counsel

Brink’s Chief Legal Officer Kristen Cook announced the news on LinkedIn on Monday. “Maria brings a wealth of expertise in corporate governance, M&A, finance, and securities that will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our legal and compliance functions globally," she said.

November 25, 2025 Brooks Igo

Sheppard Mullin Grows Corporate Capabilities in Dallas

Graham McCall, who was most recently at Jackson Walker and is a former Goldman Sachs lawyer, brings private fund and alternative investment experience to Sheppard Mullin's corporate bench.

November 25, 2025 Brooks Igo

Austin Emerging Growth/Venture Capital Partner Michelle Kwan Jumps to Jackson Walker

Kwan, who joins JW from A&O Shearman, has practiced in Austin for 30 years.

November 25, 2025 Brooks Igo

Haynes Boone Adds Six Lawyers in Dallas

The firm announced Monday the additions of veteran labor and employment partners Ann Marie Painter and April Goff from Perkins Coie and a private wealth team led by Bill Mureiko and Sarah Marks from Holland & Knight.

November 24, 2025 Brooks Igo

Samsung Recruits Dallas Litigation Partner Paulette Miniter In-House

Miniter joins Samsung Electronics America as director and senior counsel of litigation and government investigations from Dallas-based law firm Brown Fox.

November 17, 2025 Brooks Igo

Carrington Coleman Strengthens Dallas Office with Transactional Trio

Carrington Coleman has hired three veteran corporate and M&A lawyers, Brandon Hurwitz, David Campbell and Val Cronin, from the Dallas office of Underwood Perkins. Joining them at Carrington is Christopher Pride, who has worked alongside Hurwitz, Campbell and Cronin since 2024. 

November 17, 2025 Mark Curriden & Christi Trammell