Byron Romain Named GC of NOVA Chemicals
The former White & Case and Simpson Thacher partner returns in-house to lead legal operations at the Abu Dhabi-owned petrochemical maker.
St. Louis Firm Expands into Texas with Four Dallas Litigators
Thompson Coburn has opened its sixth office nationwide with partners from Thompson & Knight and Hedrick Kring. The firm aims to grow to 40-plus lawyers over the next few years.
Perkins Coie Continues Growing Austin Office
Perkins Coie's fourth partner hire in its new Austin office brings healthcare expertise.
Head of K&L Gates Houston Office Moves to Winston
Michael Murphy is the third partner to join Winston in Houston since the start of the year.
Two Reed Smith Energy Partners Relocate to Austin
Oil and gas partner Gary Johnson and renewable energy partner Ed Rogan have moved from Houston and San Francisco, respectively.
State Bar of Texas Lawyer Discipline
Bar Discipline, as reported by the State Bar of Texas this month, includes six license suspensions, three disciplinary appeals, three public reprimands and one disbarment. Two of the disciplinary appeals include a Lake Jackson lawyer convicted of faking real estate documents and a former state district judge from South Texas convicted of receiving bribes.
Haynes and Boone Nabs Two V&E Finance Partners in Dallas
The additions are part of the firm’s strategic growth plans for its finance practice.
White & Case Expands Houston Office with Two Hires from V&E
The two follow three V&E departures since the beginning of this year, including two attorneys to Perkins Coie's new office in Austin and one to Kirkland & Ellis in Houston.