The St. Mary’s Law External Advocacy Program (EAP) moot court team of third-year law student Stephanie De Sola, third-year law student Leah Wise and second-year law student William “Billy” Calve beat out nearly 200 other schools for the championship.
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DBA Executive Director Cathy Maher Receives Legacy Award
The Legacy Award is given by the Dallas Minority Attorney Program to individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to diversity.
Willkie Strengthens Corporate M&A Practice in Houston with Addition of Scott Miller
Miller practiced for the last 16 years at Bracewell.
Willkie Strengthens Corporate M&A Practice in Houston with Addition of Scott Miller
Miller practiced for the last 16 years at Bracewell.
Akerman Adds Securities Litigation Partner Bryce Benson to Dallas Office
Benson, a University of Texas School of Law graduate, was previously at Norton Rose Fulbright.
T&K Partner Richard Phillips, Jr. Elected to Texas Supreme Court Historical Society Board of Trustees
Phillips begins his term on the board on June 1.
T&K Partner Richard Phillips, Jr. Elected to Texas Supreme Court Historical Society Board of Trustees
Phillips begins his term on the board on June 1.
Gardere Partner Cristina Portela Begins Term as President of the Houston Association of Women Attorneys
© 2015 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo (April 20) – Gardere Wynne Sewell recently announced that labor and employment partner Cristina Portela began her one-year term as president of
Texas Supreme Court Finds Rational Basis for Tax on Small Tobacco Manufacturers
The Supreme Court of Texas recently upheld a 55-cent-per-pack tax on the makers of discount cigarettes, finding the Legislature had a rational basis to distinguish between small manufacturers and Big Tobacco companies that settled with the state in 1998.
Judge Barbara Lynn to be Northern District’s Next Chief Judge
U.S. Chief Judge Jorge Solis announced Tuesday that U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn will succeed him as the next chief judge of the Northern District on May 1. Judge Lynn will be the district’s first woman chief judge. Judge Solis, who became the first Hispanic chief judge when he took the position in 2014, handled several high-profile cases during his 25 years on the federal bench, including striking down the city of Irving’s method of electing city council members because it diluted the voting power of Hispanic residents.