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Newly released data from the Small Business Administration reveals the full extent to which Texas law firms relied on Payroll Protection Plan loans to stay afloat while adjusting to the widespread disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the data also shows that law firms in Texas rebounded enough to leave a fair amount of federal money on the table. The Texas Lawbook has the numbers.
Sunday night's merger of Thompson & Knight and Holland & Knight appears to have gone seamlessly. The combination meets the needs of each - H&K to thrive in Texas and TK to just survive. The managing partners of the two firms - now partners of the same firm - gave The Texas Lawbook an exclusive interview on how the merger came together and why they both think it will be a huge success.
William Thompson and R.E.L. Knight became partners in 1914 and created a corporate law firm that lasted 107 years. Its lawyers handled some of the biggest and most important M&A deals and litigation for some of America's largest companies. Today is the last day of existence for Thompson & Knight, as it merges with Miami-based Holland & Knight. As The Texas Lawbook explains, the loss of TK is disheartening because the firm's history mirrors the history of corporate law in Texas.
The Texas Lawbook has long documented the battle between Texas corporate law firms and those that invaded the Lone Star state from across the country. The Lawbook has now conducted an analysis of the 11 out-of-state cities with multiple firms operating in Texas. It’s New York v. Chicago v. Los Angeles v. Atlanta v. Kansas City. While bigger may be better for many corporate law firms, roots are significant, too.
Out-of-state law firms generated nearly $4 billion in revenue from their Texas operations last year, which is more than the Texas headquartered firms made, according to new numbers from "The Texas Lawbook 50." The exclusive data finds that 40 non-Texas firms are still increasing market share, as lawyer headcounts and revenue-per-lawyer rising at above-average rates in 2020. The Texas Lawbook has an in-depth analysis.
The number of law firms operating in Texas increasing annual salaries for associates continued to grow Tuesday. At least 19 firms with offices in Dallas, Austin and Houston are boosting associate compensation. The Texas Lawbook has the details.
There are 13 law firms in Texas certified by NAMWOLF as woman-owned. While small in number, these firms represent an impressive roster of clients including Fortune 500 companies and large government agencies. Nushin Huq looks at the stories behind a few of those firms, as well as the women behind the stories.
The overarching goal for the post-pandemic law office should be to create a place that fosters equity and consistency, is easy to use, focuses on people’s well-being and is resilient and sustainable long term for an elevated work experience, writes Gensler's Faisal Naveed. In this article, he shares design principles that can help law firms achieve that goal and make the office a desired destination.
There's a new king of revenues per lawyer in Texas. For the first time ever, two law firms operating in Texas had RPLs of $1.8 million or more in 2020.
The Texas Lawbook 50 ranking of corporate law firms in Texas shows 21 firms achieved an RPL of $1 million or more last year, but only three of them have Texas roots. The Texas Lawbook has the exclusive data and the details.One year ago, corporate law firms in Texas feared financial disaster as they faced the Covid-19 shutdowns. Instead, three-fourths of The Texas Lawbook 50 largest law firms operating in Texas had higher revenues in 2020 than in 2019. Two-thirds posted record revenues, including several based in Texas. Six law firms grew their Texas revenues by 30% or more. The new data shows Texas businesses facing crises relied on their lawyers more in 2020 than ever before.
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