The new Houston office officially marks Reed Smith’s presence in the Lone Star State.
SMU Business School Dean to Lead Search for New Law School Dean
Provost Paul Ludden appointed Albert W. Niemi to lead the search committee to replace Dedman Law Dean John Attanasio. Other search committee members include law school faculty, law students, members of the Board of Trustees, law school executive board members and law school alumni.
Exclusive: One-on-One with Fulbright & Jaworski’s Newest Chairman – and its Last
Ken Stewart, universally liked and respected, sits down with The Texas Lawbook for his first and only interview since taking the firm’s leadership. He discusses progress in Fulbright’s “joining forces” with global legal giant Norton Rose, client and partner reactions, whether the Jaworski name is gone for good, firm finances and the prospects of competitive lawyers stealing away Fulbright’s best partners.
Exclusive: One-on-One with Fulbright & Jaworski's Newest Chairman – and its Last
Ken Stewart, universally liked and respected, sits down with The Texas Lawbook for his first and only interview since taking the firm’s leadership. He discusses progress in Fulbright’s “joining forces” with global legal giant Norton Rose, client and partner reactions, whether the Jaworski name is gone for good, firm finances and the prospects of competitive lawyers stealing away Fulbright’s best partners.
SMU Ousts Law Dean John Attanasio, Spurs Backlash By Prominent Alumni
SMU senior leaders have informed Attanasio that his contract, which expires in May, will not be renewed and that the university is taking immediate steps to find a successor, The Texas Lawbook has learned.
The decision prompted 56 prominent alumni to sign a letter to Turner supporting Attanasio and asking the university to reconsider. A member of the Dedman Law School executive board has resigned and two others have said they are considering resigning because they were not informed by Ludden or Turner about the move and think it is the wrong decision.