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June 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Akin Elects Co-Chairs to Succeed Longtime Chair Kim Koopersmith

On April 1, 2025, London corporate partner Daniel Walsh and New York financial restructuring partner Abid Qureshi will put their firm leadership experience to use as the firm's new co-chairs.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Foley Expands in Texas With 2 Jackson Walker Litigators, Jones Walker Finance Lawyer

Jackson Walker litigators Trey McDonald of Houston and James McFall of Dallas joined Foley & Lardner because their clients had needs better met at a firm with a larger platform.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation

"There were several dips in law firm pro bono engagement during and immediately after the pandemic, but that appears to be turning a corner."

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Busy in Texas, Polsinelli Adds a Foley Shareholder in Dallas, an Office in Fort Worth

The firm has considered opening an office in Fort Worth for years, and took the opportunity to acquire the four-lawyer Commercial Law Advisors.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

June 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

McGinnis Lochridge Adds Executive Director From Midsize Oklahoma Law Firm

Silvano Parducci said he sees great opportunity as executive director of Austin-founded McGinnis Lochridge, because the Texas market is a 'hotbed' right now.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Cooley Grows Compensation, Benefits Practice With Cadwalader, Wilson Sonsini Partners

Cooley adds partners in Washington, D.C., and San Diego as the firm's public company clients are seeking advice on increasingly complete compensation and benefits matters.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 07, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Spending Too Much Time on Emails? This Pillsbury IP Partner Developed an AI Tool to Solve the Problem

Josh Tucker, a Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman IP partner in Austin, had one goal: "I want to be able to yell at my computer and make it do what I want."

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

June 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Sidley Private Equity Partner Joins Willkie to Lead New Dallas Office

Sidley Austin partner J. Holt Foster III, who joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher in its new Dallas office, was attracted to the firm's focus on midmarket private equity.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

June 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Locke Lord Beefs Up in Boston With Burns & Levinson Co-Chair of Business Litigation

Andrea Martin joined Locke Lord as a litigation partner, arriving from midsize Boston firm Burns & Levinson, which has weathered recent departures.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Brown Rudnick Launches Houston Office, Hires Trial Partner From Boutique

Trial lawyer Adam Schiffer, a founder of Schiffer Hicks Johnson in Houston, has joined Brown Rudnick as a partner in its newly launched Houston office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read