Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed former judge and Jackson Walker partner Kent Sullivan to be the state’s Insurance Commissioner. Sullivan served as a justice on the Texas Court of Appeals from 2008 to 2010 and was First Assistant Attorney General under then-Attorney General Abbott.
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St. Mary’s University Law Alumni Association Selects Three for Distinguished Law Graduate Awards
The Honorable David Ezra (J.D. ’72) and George Spencer, Jr. (J.D. ’77) will receive the Distinguished Law Graduate Award, while Emmanuel Garcia (J.D. ’11) will receive the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award.
McGinnis Lochridge Adds Trial Partner Mitchell Chaney
Chaney was a name partner at his own firm in Brownsville for more than 30 years.
K&L Gates Bolsters Pharma and Biopharma Litigation Practice in Houston
Formerly of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, Patel has developed specialized experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation.
Three Dykema Attorneys to Receive San Antonio Business Journal Outstanding Lawyers Award
Donna McElroy, Justice Phylis Speedlin and Dan Webster will be honored at an Oct. 5 luncheon.
State Bar Names New Executive Director
E.A. “Trey” Apffel III is a personal injury lawyer in League City and former state bar president.
Winston’s Melanie Gray Tapped to be Honorary Chair of UNCF Gala in Houston
Gray was recognized by the Houston Chronicle as a “Houston Hero” last year for her community service.
Appellate Guru Jason Steed Joins Kilpatrick Townsend
With nearly 14,000 followers, Steed is a prolific and influential member of #appellatetwitter, a community of appellate wonks on the social media site.
Thompson Coe Announces Largest Partner Class in Firm History
Nine of the 11 newly-elected partners are based in one of the firm’s Texas offices.
Baker Botts Partner Kelly Brunetti Rose Named Fellow of American College of Governance Counsel
Rose focuses her practice on corporate matters.