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January 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

V&E Picks Up Cooley Tax Controversy and Litigation Duo in New York

Cooley partners Kathleen Pakenham and Adriana Wirtz joined Vinson & Elkins as partners in the tax controversy and litigation practice, as work in that sector is expected to pick up this year.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

January 27, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Aiming to Sharpen Value for Clients, Baker Botts Posts Higher Financials Across the Board in 2022

With revenue and net income up at Baker Botts in 2022, compared with 2021, revenue per lawyer and profits per partner hit record levels at the slimmed-down firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

7 minute read

January 26, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

White & Case Grabs 3 Bracewell Trial Partners in Houston

Bracewell partners Sean Gorman, Chris Dodson and Andrew Zeve joined White & Case as partners in Houston on Tuesday, expanding the global firm's trial team in the Texas city.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

January 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Ajamie Hires Houston Trial Lawyer With Litigation Funding Chops

Eric Chenoweth, a trial lawyer who worked in litigation funding for six years, joined Ajamie as senior counsel in Houston.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

January 19, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Former Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Joins Michael Best in Austin

George P. Bush, a grandson of former President George H.W. Bush, returned to private practice as a partner in Michael Best & Friedrich in Austin and a principal in Michael Best Strategies.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

January 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer

3 Days in the Office Is the New Normal at Am Law 100 Firms

A total of 34% of the firms mandate attendance firmwide three days a week and another 33% encourage it, according to a new return-to-office survey by Savills Legal Tenant Practice Group.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

January 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

'Tremendous Uptick': Lateral Partner Movement Surged in Texas in 2022

Texas recruiter Lee Allbritton found in an analysis of the Texas market that lateral partner hiring was up 31% in 2022, compared with 2021, with litigation, intellectual property and energy fueling the demand.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

January 12, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

In Big Law Moves, Holland & Knight, Akerman, Add Kirkland Partners

Arthur Lotz joined Holland & Knight as a partner in the financial services and private equity practice in Dallas, and David Thompson joined Akerman as an M&A and private equity partner in Houston.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

January 12, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Ropes & Gray's Path to Law Firm of the Year

Ropes & Gray not only posted record financials in 2021, but the firm topped both the U.S. A-List and the U.K. A-List, which considers factors such as percentage of women equity partners, racial diversity and commitment to pro bono.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

January 12, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

After Unexpected Death of Longtime Austin Office Managing Partner, Foley Taps New Leader

Edward Burbach, chair of Foley & Lardner's government solutions practice group, is now managing partner of the Austin office, following the death of former leader Kim Yelkin in December.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read