Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys

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August 22, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

With Some Mid-Market 50 Firms 'Moving Up,' Average Revenue Slips in 2023

Average revenue declined, though it's partly because four firms moved up to the Am Law 200 ranking.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

7 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Munsch Hardt Elevates Dallas Real Estate Shareholder to CEO

Dallas shareholder David Coligado, who has held various leadership roles at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr including head of the real estate section, was elected CEO and will succeed Phil Appenzeller on Jan. 1, 2025.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

New Thompson Coburn Chair Focused on Growth of All Aspects

Chris Hohn, a Thompson Coburn litigation partner in St. Louis, took over as chair of the Am Law 200 firm, after spending the last year shadowing former chair Roman Wuller to learn all aspects of the firm leadership job.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

August 19, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Chief Bankruptcy Judge Finds Ex-Judge David Jones Acted in Bad Faith in Connection With Informal Interview

Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Edwardo Rodriguez of the Southern District of Texas issued an opinion on Friday sanctioning former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones to 7.5 hours of ethics-related continuing legal education.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

August 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright's New Houston Office Features Views of Urban Park

Norton Rose Fulbright is the anchor tenant in a new 28-story office building in downtown Houston that overlooks the Discovery Green urban park and provides modern amenities such as an outdoor terrace and high-tech conference rooms.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 14, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

2 McDermott Energy M&A, Private Equity Partners Jump to Winston in Houston

Winston & Strawn continues to grow its energy team in Texas by hiring McDermott Will & Emery partners Kevin Brophy and Ming Lei as transaction department partners in Houston.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Baker Botts Adds Mayer Brown M&A, Energy Projects Partner in Houston

With experience in energy transition and mining, new Baker Botts partner Rebecca Seidl will lead the firm's critical minerals and metals subsector.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Barnes & Thornburg Dallas Office Leader Rejoins Haynes and Boone

Victor Vital, who has been managing partner of the Barnes and Thornburg Dallas office since 2022, has rejoined Haynes and Boone as global chair of the trials practice group.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Akin Adds Kirkland Private Capital Partner in Boston

Kirkland & Ellis partner Payson Lyman, who joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld on Monday, is reunited with former Kirkland colleagues as his new firm continues to build its private capital practice.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Winstead Founding Shareholder Pete Winstead Dies at Age 84

Pete Winstead, a tax lawyer who helped found the firm in Dallas nearly 50 years ago, moved to Austin in 1987 to open an office there.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read