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An Era Ends, Another Begins at AT&T’s Corporate Legal Dept.

Wayne Watts retires this Wednesday as GC at AT&T. Watts revolutionized the position of corporate general counsel. He guided the phone company through dozens of mega-mergers with a combined value of nearly $300 billion. He single handedly forced law firms to add more women and minorities to their lawyer ranks.
In an extensive interview with The Texas Lawbook, Watts discusses why he became a lawyer, his 32 years at AT&T and why he handpicked David McAtee to secede him. Exxon Mobil GC Jack Balagia also dishes on Watts golf game. FYI: He hits the ball hard.

September 26, 2015 Mark Curriden

Dallas Judge Approves BDO’s $40 million Payment to Stanford Investors

U.S. District Judge David Godbey ruled Wednesday that accounting firm BDO USA’s agreement to pay $40 million to victims in the R. Allen Stanford Ponzi scheme “is a fair settlement amount.”

September 24, 2015 Mark Curriden

Locke Lord Names David Taylor Managing Partner of Houston Office

Taylor, who has spent his entire legal career at Locke Lord, will lead an office of about 130 lawyers into its 100th anniversary next year.

September 24, 2015 Mark Curriden

Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez Partner Mike Mills Appointed to Texas Board of Disciplinary Appeals

The Supreme Court of Texas announced the decision to add Mills to the 12-member board on Aug. 28. He will serve a three-year term.

September 24, 2015 Mark Curriden

Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez Partner Mike Mills Appointed to Texas Board of Disciplinary Appeals

The Supreme Court of Texas announced the decision to add Mills to the 12-member board on Aug. 28. He will serve a three-year term.

September 24, 2015 Mark Curriden

Gibson Dunn’s Brian Robison Scores Defense Win in Massive Egg Antitrust Litigation

Robison said Friday’s ruling is important because the size of the class alone.

September 22, 2015 Mark Curriden

Thompson & Knight Adds Former Dallas City Attorney Thomas P. Perkins, Jr.

Perkins focuses his practice on government and regulatory matters.

September 21, 2015 Mark Curriden

Thompson & Knight Adds Former Dallas City Attorney Thomas P. Perkins, Jr.

Perkins focuses his practice on government and regulatory matters.

September 21, 2015 Mark Curriden

Bracewell & Giuliani Strengthens Environmental Practice in Austin

Sara Burgin, Kevin Collins, Matt Paulson and Whit Swift are all joining as partners from Katten Muchin Rosenman.

September 21, 2015 Mark Curriden

Bracewell & Giuliani Strengthens Environmental Practice in Austin

Sara Burgin, Kevin Collins, Matt Paulson and Whit Swift are all joining as partners from Katten Muchin Rosenman.

September 21, 2015 Mark Curriden

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