Howard Energy Partners, BioBridge Global, and Valero are repeat winners. Lawyers at Frost Bank claimed two honors. In-house counsel at Affinius Capital, Alterman, CPS Energy, and Lewis Energy also scored gold. ACC San Antonio and The Texas Lawbook Monday announced the recipients of the 2026 San Antonio Corporate Counsel Awards.
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Frisco Clinic Owner Convicted in $17M TRICARE Fraud Scheme that Funded Gold-Plated Cybertruck
A Fort Worth federal jury convicted Kevin Curry on all nine counts of a healthcare fraud and kickback scheme that bilked TRICARE out of more than $17 million, with prosecutors saying he used stolen doctors’ identities and fabricated records to bill for unnecessary treatments. Curry’s case was one of seven North Texas prosecutions tied to a recent DOJ healthcare fraud takedown that charged 455 defendants in schemes exceeding $6.5 billion nationwide.
CDT Roundup: What Happened to the Q3 Bump?
For the week ended Sept. 26, the CDT Roundup saw just seven deals reported with a combined value of just over $6.3 billion. There were no billion-dollar M&A transactions and more than half the deal value resided in CapM debt issues.
Given that summer is over and the close of Q3 is just days away, we were expecting more traffic.
P.S. — Lawyers Observe Sept. 11 With Acts of Service
In this edition of P.S., we highlight the volunteer work of Holland & Knight, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Haynes Boone and Bank of America in observance of Sept. 11, 2001. Holland & Knight’s efforts also honor the legacy of Glenn Winuk, a partner in the Manhattan office who was also a volunteer firefighter and EMT who died helping others at the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks.
Asked & Answered with Gibbs & Bruns’ Caitlin Halpern: A 48-Hour Trial Prep and a Hurricane-Day Release
In this edition of Asked & Answered, Gibbs & Bruns partner Caitlin Halpern recalls a first trial that came together in 48 hours and a parole win that ended in a hurricane. She also talks about the rise of the Texas Business Court and the pop playlist that gets her ready for the trial.
Akerman Adds Former Texas Securities Regulator to Austin Litigation Team
Ronak Patel spent 14 years at the Texas State Securities Board, where he helped lead auction-rate securities investigations and took part in global settlement talks that Akerman says delivered about $50 billion in relief for investors. Now a litigation partner in Austin, he says he brings a regulator’s view of enforcement to his work with financial services clients.
Energy Boom to Space Race: The Stellar Career of Hillary Holmes
In a wide-ranging interview, Gibson Dunn capital-markets leader Hillary Holmes takes Texas Lawbook subscribers inside a career that placed her at the center of SpaceX’s historic public offering this year. But that is only the latest chapter in a much deeper Texas story that charts her rise from the Houston “deal room” of her childhood to one of the country’s top corporate lawyers, known for her instinct to see beyond the transactions themselves.
Kelley Drye Enhances State Attorneys General and Corporate Practices in Texas
Looking to address increased client demand in state attorney general enforcement and energy infrastructure development, Kelley Drye bolstered its Texas ranks this week with the addition of Steven Robinson, a veteran of the Texas Attorney General’s Office, and corporate partner Christina Hightower.
Norton Rose Fulbright Adds Austin Healthcare Litigation Partner
The firm says Tim Ribelin adds “meaningful depth” to its managed care litigation practice as providers are under increased pressure.
Senate Confirms Judges for SDTX, NDTX
The U.S. Senate confirmed Angela Colmenero as federal judge for the Southern District of Texas Wednesday with a 50-47 vote, succeeding Judge Lee H. Rosenthal. The Senate also confirmed Kasdin Mitchell as federal judge for the Northern District of Texas Friday with a 49-45 vote. She is succeeding Judge Barbara Lynn.