In its monthly report for January, the State Bar of Texas described disciplinary actions against 7 judges and 19 lawyers, including three disbarments, two resignations, nine suspensions and five public reprimands.
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Dykema Bolsters Bankruptcy Bench
The firm recently added two senior counsel from the boutique law firm those attorneys co-founded.
In the Push for Diversity at the Top, Norton Rose Fulbright Finds Sponsorship vs. Mentorship is Key
All corporate law firms struggle with racial and gender diversity, but Norton Rose Fulbright appears to have figured out the formula for inclusion among its highest ranks. Four of its U.S. management committee are women – three are women of color. The firm’s new global chair is an African American woman. Six of the 11 associates promoted to partner this week are ethnic minorities or women. The data begs the question: How did a century old global law firm achieve so much diversity in its leadership ranks?
DBJ: The DFW Tech and Startup Funding Rounds, M&A and Investor Activity in December
The DFW funding and investment scene was active in December, which included one of the largest funding rounds of the year. NTX Inno staff writer Kevin Cummings has the details.
DBJ: Dallas Law Executive ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ for 2021
The Dallas Business Journal recently spoke with Mike Taten, managing partner of Jackson Walker’s Dallas office, about navigating the varied challenges of 2020 and his projections for the new year.
The Top 10 M&A Deals of 2020
We all know 2020 was an ugly year, even in Texas. In fact, the Lone Star State’s energy sector was hit tougher than most. But there were a number of bright spots for M&A in spite of all that, and we’ve picked 10 of them. They’re not necessarily the biggest, but they carried weight over some very tough terrain.
Marlie Ruth’s Cancer Fighting, Mutton Bustin’ Gives GC Kevin McDonald Perspective
Kevin McDonald has experienced extraordinary career successes. He has rung the opening or closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange three times with three companies. In 2019, he helped engineer a $1.8 billion merger between Keane Group and C&J Energy, creating an oil field services powerhouse with more than $4 billion in annual revenues. For those achievements and more, McDonald is the 2020 Houston Corporate Counsel General Counsel of the Year for a Midsized Legal Department. The Texas Lawbook has his complete story – and an amazing story it is.
Remembering Fort Worth’s Bill Hallman, Jr. – ‘Generous, Selfless, Loyal’
William Hallman was a premier real estate attorney who worked on huge deals, including the purchase and sale of the Plaza Hotel in New York City and the acquisition of American Savings Bank. Hallman, a co-founder of Kelly Hart & Hallman in 1979, passed away a month ago, but he left a lasting legacy in Fort Worth.
CDT Roundup: 18 Deals; 14 Law Firms; 110 Lawyers; $9.8B
As we stumble toward the end of a ridiculously complicated year, our gift to you this holiday is to keep it as short and sweet; at least as short and sweet as last week’s 18 transactions will allow.
NDTX Enforces Arbitration Clauses Signed During Ongoing FLSA Litigation
While not tied with a bow, U.S. District Judge Karen Gren Scholer issued a ruling this week that employers who often find themselves as defendants in wage and hour lawsuits will likely view as Christmas coming early.