The race for judge of the 215th District Court in Harris County is a rematch from 2016. Republican Fred Shuchart, an insurance defense lawyer and shareholder in the Houston office of Cooper & Scully, is challenging the incumbent judge, Democrat Elaine H. Palmer.
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The race for Dallas’ 95th District Court pits Republican Mike Lee against Democrat Monica Purdy. Both have significant experience but in different regards. This Q&A with both candidates explains more.
Rebeca Huddle Sworn In as Newest Member of Texas Supreme Court
In a live-streamed, fully-masked and socially-distanced ceremony Friday, Rebeca Aizpuru Huddle, a former partner at Baker Botts in Houston, was sworn by Gov. Greg Abbott as the newest justice on the Supreme Court of Texas. Huddle is only the 10th woman to serve as a justice on the court.
Food Law Expert Lauren Medoff Moves from AdvoCare to 7-Eleven
The Dallas in-house lawyer and ACC-DFW board member said it was her goal to join “the most talented team of attorneys in DFW.”
Race for 80th District Court: Jeralynn Manor vs. Sharon Hemphill
Houston voters do not have an incumbent candidate to consider as they cast their ballots for the next judge in Harris County’s 80th District Court, but they have two women with varied experience to choose from.
Will Archer Challenges 129th District Court Incumbent Michael Gomez
First elected to the bench in 2009, Gomez is currently serving his third term. Archer has practiced law for three decades handling probate matters, business litigation and other civil law.
Visiting Judge Sheri Dean Challenges 133rd District Court Incumbent Jaclanel McFarland
While it’s not up to the legal community alone who will prevail, a recent poll by the Houston Bar Association indicates that it’s a pretty tight race among Houston lawyers for their pick to serve in the court going forward.
Q&A with 7-Eleven Senior Counsel Lauren Medoff
Premium subscribers have access to this expanded Q&A with Dallas lawyer Lauren Medoff.
Fredericka Phillips & Erin Lunceford Face Off Again in Race for 61st District Court
As early voting in Texas comes to a close this week, Houstonians might undergo a sense of déjà vu as they select their preferred judicial candidate for the 61st District Court: Their choices are the same as they were during the 2016 general election.
Weil, Latham Advise on Topgolf/Callaway Merger
A Weil team from Dallas co-led the $2.5 billion merger of Topgolf with Callaway. A California-led team from Latham advised Callaway. The Texas Lawbook has the names of the lawyers involved.