Matthew Caligur will replace Lisa Pennington, who is retiring.
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Sally Beauty Names John Henrich as Interim GC
Denton-based Sally Beauty announced a change in the top of the company’s legal department last Friday. Matthew Haltom resigned as GC and received a $500,000 separation package. Deputy GC John Henrich is serving as interim general counsel.
Dr Pepper GC Jim Baldwin Leads $18.7B Deal with Keurig
Dr Pepper Snapple General Counsel Jim Baldwin and the soft drink maker’s in-house legal team – including assistant GCs Art Swanson and Wayne Lewis – led the Plano company’s $18.7 billion merger negotiations with Keurig Green Mountain. Morgan Lewis, Skadden Arps and McDermott are advising in the transaction, but none of the key lawyers are based in Texas.
Environmental Regulatory Expert Joins Sidley Austin in Houston
Heather Palmer, who previously practiced at Bracewell, is an environmental regulatory expert in handling energy-related environmental transactions.
King & Spalding Adds Houston Litigation Partner
Craig Stanfield was previously at Morgan Lewis, where he was hiring partner of the firm’s Houston office and a member of its pro bono committee.
Alston & Bird Picks Up Dallas M&A Partner
Soren Lindstrom leaves McDermott Will & Emery for the Atlanta-based Alston & Bird.
DLA Piper Announces Corporate Partner Hire in Dallas
Steven Bartz, formerly of Thompson & Knight, concentrates his practice on structuring, forming and capitalizing private equity funds and portfolio companies on behalf of sponsors, investors and management teams.
Houston Bankruptcy Partner Laterals to Jones Walker
Joe Bain was previously at Edison, McDowell & Hetherington.
Meet Frost Bank’s New GC: James Waters
James Waters, administrative partner of Haynes and Boone’s Dallas office, will start as the new general counsel and executive vice president at San Antonio-based Frost Bank at the end of February. He replaces long-time Frost GC Stanley McCormick. The Texas Lawbook has an exclusive interview with Waters.
DBJ: Bell Nunnally to relocate Dallas office to Penthouse of Arts District Tower
Bell Nunnally & Martin decided to relocate its Dallas office to the top two floors of KPMG Plaza at Hall Arts by the end of the summer.