“This interview will be 20 minutes,” Mike Levy says in welcome. “I’ve never sat still for longer than that.” Good thing, too, because, without his legendary energy and his occasional brashness, the founder of Texas Monthly might not have persevered in creating what has become an icon of journalism. As the magazine’s February issue celebrates its 40th anniversary, its first publisher marks nearly four-and-a-half years since he “re-potted” himself. Here, with staccato-like delivery, he discusses – among other things – his law degree, his success, the 1973 infamous article (“Empires of Paper”) on the three big Houston law firms, his view on aging and his life after Texas Monthly.
More Stories
Mike Levy: A (Brief) Conversation About 40 Years of Texas Monthly
“This interview will be 20 minutes,” Mike Levy says in welcome. “I’ve never sat still for longer than that.” Good thing, too, because, without his legendary energy and his occasional brashness, the founder of Texas Monthly might not have persevered in creating what has become an icon of journalism. As the magazine’s February issue celebrates its 40th anniversary, its first publisher marks nearly four-and-a-half years since he “re-potted” himself. Here, with staccato-like delivery, he discusses – among other things – his law degree, his success, the 1973 infamous article (“Empires of Paper”) on the three big Houston law firms, his view on aging and his life after Texas Monthly.
Search for Next SMU Law Dean Could be Complicated
The search for a new law school dean may prove a bigger challenge than what meets the eye. Even those in support of the university’s recent decisions have differing visions of the law school’s future.
M&A in Texas Hit Near Record Highs in 2012
Texas corporations announced 428 mergers, acquisitions, divestiture of assets, joint ventures and spinoffs last year – an 18 percent increase over 2011 and only five deals shy of the record set in 2007, according to mergermarket. Q4 was the best ever. The usual suspect of law firms topped the league tables, but a firm that doesn’t even have an office in Texas – yet – jumped to number six. Read for more details.
M&A in Texas Hit Near Record Highs in 2012
Texas corporations announced 428 mergers, acquisitions, divestiture of assets, joint ventures and spinoffs last year – an 18 percent increase over 2011 and only five deals shy of the record set in 2007, according to mergermarket. Q4 was the best ever. The usual suspect of law firms topped the league tables, but a firm that doesn’t even have an office in Texas – yet – jumped to number six. Read for more details.
Fish & Richardson Promotes Three Texas Associates to Principal
Three associates from Fish & Richardson’s Texas offices have been named principals in the firm’s IP Litigation Group. They are: Wasif Qureshi, whose practice focuses on complex patent litigation across
Fish & Richardson Promotes Three Texas Associates to Principal
Three associates from Fish & Richardson’s Texas offices have been named principals in the firm’s IP Litigation Group. They are: Wasif Qureshi, whose practice focuses on complex patent litigation across
SMU Business School Dean to Lead Search for New Law School Dean
Provost Paul Ludden appointed Albert W. Niemi to lead the search committee to replace Dedman Law Dean John Attanasio. Other search committee members include law school faculty, law students, members of the Board of Trustees, law school executive board members and law school alumni.
Melanie Okon is New Name Partner at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr
Former name partner Jane Taber is stepping back from managing the firm to focus on new opportunities for the firm in the healthcare industry.
Melanie Okon is New Name Partner at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr
Former name partner Jane Taber is stepping back from managing the firm to focus on new opportunities for the firm in the healthcare industry.