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V&E Partner Tom Leatherbury Named Chair-Elect of NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education

Leatherbury is co-head of V&E’s appellate practice and chairman of talent management.

May 21, 2015 Mark Curriden

V&E Partner Tom Leatherbury Named Chair-Elect of NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education

Leatherbury is co-head of V&E’s appellate practice and chairman of talent management.

May 21, 2015 Mark Curriden

Baker Donelson Picks Up Houston Litigator Lori Hood

Hood returns to the big law firm world after spending the past eight years at Johnson Trent LLP.

May 21, 2015 Mark Curriden

GT Scores Take-Nothing Defense, Attorneys’ Fees in Spy Pen Case

Can a ballpoint pen change the fate in your case? Two Dallas Greenberg Traurig lawyers proved to a local jury last week that it can indeed – especially if the pen is really a hidden camera.

May 21, 2015 Mark Curriden

Bankruptcy Judge Green Lights Sale of Wyly’s Aspen Ranch

A federal bankruptcy judge gave Dallas entrepreneur Sam Wyly approval Wednesday to put his family’s 244-acre Aspen ranch up for sale for $50 million. Wyly said he needs to sell the ranch now in order to take advantage of increased real estate prices and strong demand in the marketplace.

May 20, 2015 Mark Curriden

A Hair Crazy? Haynes and Boone Partner Meshes Personal Passion with Legal Productivity

Most men don’t want to lose their hair. Haynes and Boone partner Jeff Dorrill is happy he did. His smooth pate and slim physique hint at this attorney’s personal passion for long-distance triathlon events. Dorrill told The Texas Lawbook how this pursuit makes him be a more productive lawyer. And, yes, some have called him a little crazy. Read on.

May 20, 2015 Mark Curriden

New Texas Lawyer’s Oath to Stress Civility

The oath taken by all new Texas attorneys got an upgrade Friday when Gov. Abbott signed Senate Bill 534 into law. The new oath represents an important moment in Texas legal history by putting the state’s citizens firmly behind the idea that judges and lawyers who work here should conduct themselves with the highest standards of civility and professionalism.

May 19, 2015 Mark Curriden

Survey: Texas GCs See Contract and Environmental Litigation as Growing Business Threats

Lawsuits over contract disputes and regulatory battles with the government are larger litigation threats to Texas-based businesses – especially oil and gas companies – than are class action litigation from consumers and employees, according to a new study by the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright.

May 18, 2015 Mark Curriden

Despite Low Oil Prices, Energy Transactional Lawyers Continue to Make it Rain in Texas with $18 Billion Worth of Deals – Updated

The oil patch may be looking a little dry, but Texas transactional lawyers are still being kept busy by their energy clients.

May 18, 2015 Mark Curriden

TX Supremes: Shell’s Allegedly Defamatory Claims Privileged in FCPA Inquiry

Information provided voluntarily by businesses to federal prosecutors as part of a foreign corruption investigation is covered by absolute privilege – even if those details contain false allegations that would otherwise be considered defamatory, the Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday.

May 18, 2015 Mark Curriden

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  • P.S. — House Moves to Slash Legal Aid Funding as Senate Proposes Increase, SALSA Makes Plea for Giving, Texas Tech Tops ABA Competition and More - In this week’s P.S. Column, we cover the House Appropriations Committee’s vote to cut Legal Services Corporation funding by 46 percent, a move that could leave millions without access to legal aid. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Legal Services Association makes a plea for donations to support core operations. September 12, 2025Krista Torralva
  • A Tribute to Alistair Byrne Dawson - Alistair Dawson loved the courtroom. He relished the crucible of trial, the chance to stand before a judge and jury and advocate with clarity and conviction. His skill was evident early. At an age when most lawyers are still finding their footing, he was entrusted with cases involving some of the nation’s most prominent executives and businesses. He represented real estate magnate Sheldon Solow in a high-stakes dispute in New York. He led a case for Marvin Davis, the legendary oil wildcatter. He took on complex antitrust litigation for AT&T. These were not assignments given lightly nor to just anyone. Clients who could have hired any lawyer in the country chose Alistair. And they chose wisely. His loss is immeasurable. September 9, 2025David J. Beck

GCs, Lawyers & Firms

  • SALSA Names New Executive Director - The San Antonio Legal Services Association announced it has hired nonprofit executive and fundraising strategist James Martinez to lead the organization as executive director. After experiencing a funding shortfall earlier this year, SALSA touted Martinez’s more than two decades of experience fundraising and leading nonprofit organizations.
  • Ross & Smith Announces Partnership with Full-Service Maryland Firm
  • Martin Sosland, Candice Carson Join Vartabedian Hester
  • Banks Brings Decades of Experience to Husch Blackwell’s New Biz Dev Leadership Role
  • Former Energy GC Brock Degeyter Joins Troutman Pepper Locke in Dallas
  • Houston Law Firm Adds Former Texas Supreme Court Justice to Name 
  • Hunton AK Adds New Leader of Appellate Practice
  • Dallas PE Partner Boomerangs Back to Weil
  • Ret. Judge Barbara Lynn Joins Lynn Pinker
  • Holland & Knight Hires Another Longtime King & Spalding Healthcare Veteran
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David Gail
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David Jones
Frank Lopez
Abbe Lowell
Neal Manne
Billy Marsh
Tom Melsheimer
Tasha Moser
Justin Nelson
Reed O'Connor
Kate Pennartz
John “J.” Pieratt
Danielle Reyes
Christopher Richardson
Randy Sorrels
Harry Susman
Larry Vincent
Victor Vital
Brent Walker
Matt Weybrecht
Melody Wilkinson
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Porter Hedges
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