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August 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer

One Big Advantage of Growth by Acquisition? Sticky Clients.

Law firms are continuing to seek out acquisitions as a means of growth, which comes with its share of both challenges and benefits.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

August 24, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Law Firm Demand Outpaced Industry Averages in First Half of 2023

Fueled by energy work and litigation, demand grew marginally at Texas firms during the first six months of 2023, according to a new survey from Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group, even as demand growth for the industry declined when compared with the same period in 2022.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 22, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

California Trial Firm to Open Second Texas Office in San Antonio

One month after breaking into the Texas market with an office in Houston, Tyson & Mendes will add an office in San Antonio on Sept. 1 to meet client demand.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 22, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Jones Day Energy Partner Is Latest Big Law Hire for Clifford Chance

Jones Day energy partner David Stringer joined Clifford Chance as a partner in Houston on Tuesday, as the U.K. firm continues to build an energy and infrastructure team in its new office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Continuing Growth in Existing Markets, Clark Hill Combines With Dublin Commercial Firm

Clark Hill's acquisition of the 10-solicitor HBMO Solicitors in Dublin follows earlier acquisitions in Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Jackson Walker Reaps the Benefits of Evolving Big Law Collaborations

"A large part of our success has been that the market is stratifying in ways [that are] less about geography, but more about what you do in the marketplace," managing partner Wade Cooper said.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Egan Nelson Emerging Companies Chair Jumps to Michael Best in Austin

Aaron Barker brings his emerging-companies practice to Michael Best & Friedrich as a corporate partner in Austin and head of Venture Best, Texas, the firm's emerging-companies team.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 15, 2023 | National Law Journal

Steptoe Energy Regulatory Partner Jumps to Vinson & Elkins in DC

Vinson & Elkins' hiring of Steptoe & Johnson partner Monique Watson continues the Houston-founded firm's focus on expanding its energy regulatory team.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

In 'Big Deal' Move, Baker Botts Promotes 3 Women Partners to Department Chair

The corporate, intellectual property and litigation departments are now chaired by women partners, as Houston partner Danny David takes over as managing partner on Aug. 1.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

August 11, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

For Now, V&E Going It Alone Among Texas Firms on Mandatory 4 Days in Office

Vinson & Elkins announced it will soon move to a mandatory four days a week in the office for lawyers, but other large Texas-founded firms aren't taking the same step yet.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read