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June 16, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Houston Litigator Elected Next Managing Partner of Baker Botts

Partners in Baker Botts tapped Houston partner Danny David, a co-chair of the firm's litigation department and a member of the executive committee, as the firm's next managing partner.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

June 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Tech Developments, Evolving Client Demands Expected to Drive Legal Industry Change

The 2023 National Legal Sector Benchmark Survey–Bright Insight finds that shifts in client demand, recruiting and retention, fee compression and lawyers leaving the industry are among factors driving change in the industry.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

June 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Aiming for Aggressive Growth, Brewer Ups Associate Starting Salary to $250K

Dallas-founded litigation boutique Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors hires Locke Lord litigation partner Matthew Davis in Dallas to help lead the firm's hiring initiative in Dallas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

In New Houston Office, Clifford Chance Adds Jones Day, Kirkland Partners

Jones Day partner Alexandra Wilde and Kirkland & Ellis partner Enoch Varner are among seven lateral partner hires tapped to launch Clifford Chance's Houston office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 12, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Taps Dallas Partner as General Counsel

Dallas partner Vanessa Griffith, a deputy general counsel for Vinson & Elkins, will become general counsel on June 16, succeeding John Wander, who has accepted a general counsel job at a client company.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

June 12, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

As Trials Ramp Up, Arnold & Porter Adds DLA Piper Litigator in Houston

DLA Piper litigation and investigations partner Allissa Pollard has moved to Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer's Houston office, which is expanding its trial team.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

June 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Fills C-Suite Slot With Veteran Firm Marketer, Consultant

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer hired Jeff Berardi, who has law firm and advisory firm experience in marketing, as its chief business development and marketing officer.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer

ABA Opinion Clarifies What Intake Tasks Nonlawyers Can Handle

The formal opinion issued on Wednesday details which intake tasks nonlawyers can handle, but also clarifies which questions from prospective clients must be answered by a lawyer.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

June 06, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Clifford Chance's Houston Debut Marks the Latest UK Entry into Texas

"We are trying to play our own game," said Clifford Chance's Sharis Pozen. "We are looking at where the talent is and where our clients are pointing us."

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

June 05, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Selects First Woman Partner to Lead Texas Offices

Michelle Hartmann, a Baker McKenzie litigator in Dallas, takes over on July 1 as the managing partner of the global firm's Texas offices.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read