Exactly three months ago, the North Texas Tollway Authority named Dena DeNooyer Stroh its new general counsel. Stroh, the former GC at Murchison Oil & Gas and a former partner at two prominent Dallas law firms – Gruber Hurst and Carrington Coleman – said her first 90 days on the job have shown her the position is perfect for her.
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Bill Brewer Moves Forward without Bickel
For three decades, Bickel & Brewer were the bad boys of the legal profession. Then, John Bickel retired last year. On Monday, the firm unveils its new name: Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. “New branding and new name, still great lawyers and same great results for clients,” Brewer said. At 63, Brewer has no plans to retire anytime soon. The has six lawyers joining before the end July and is seriously looking to open offices in London and California.
SCOTX Provides Clearer Guidance for Workplace Injury Cases
The Supreme Court of Texas issued a potentially precedent-setting decision that may have significant future implications for both workers at Texas businesses and the employers.
Blank Rome Combines with Wong Cabello, Beefs Up IP Practice in Houston
The Philadelphia-based firm doubled its presence in Houston by adding 24 lawyers from the IP law firm.
Kelly Hart Names Andrew Weber New Partner in Charge of Austin Office
The Fort Worth-based law firm is also moving to new office space in Austin.
Weil Associate Natalie Smeltzer Wins 2015 DAYL Pro Bono Service Award
Smeltzer will be presented the award at the DAYL Wine Tasting event at the Kettle Art Gallery on June 25.
ACG DFW Selects Polsinelli’s Gemma Descoteaux as Chair of Women in ACG DFW
Descoteaux, a shareholder in the Dallas office of Polsinelli, focuses her practice on corporate mergers and acquisitions.
ACG DFW Selects Polsinelli's Gemma Descoteaux as Chair of Women in ACG DFW
Descoteaux, a shareholder in the Dallas office of Polsinelli, focuses her practice on corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Laura Gibson Named New President of HBA
Gibson, a partner at Ogden, Gibson, Broocks, Longoria & Hall LLP, has been a member of the HBA Board of Directors since 2006.
SCOTUS: Baker Botts Loses Battle over Fees in Bankruptcy Case
The justices ruled that lawyers who vigorously fight with their own clients in bankruptcy court over legal fees cannot seek reimbursement for the time they spent battling over those fees – even if the bankruptcy judge rules the lawyers did a great job and deserve the money.