Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

June 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones has asked the chief bankruptcy judge in the Southern District of Texas to determine if he must testify at a deposition related to his romantic relationship with a former Jackson Walker partner.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

For firms expecting to increase their office space in the near future, one focus is moving into secondary markets in the U.S., a recent survey found.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

With demand up for energy construction projects, White & Case expanded its team by adding a King & Spalding partner with experience across the energy sector, including in energy transition.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

June 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig expanded its restructuring and bankruptcy team with a Paul Hastings partner, and Dentons added a Reed Smith securities and M&A partner.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

June 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The ratio between the highest-paid and the lowest-paid equity partners at Texas firms included in the Am Law 200 were below the national averages.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

June 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Bryan Flannery, who joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld on Monday, said he was attracted to the firm's financial strength, long history of leadership in the energy sector, and recent focus on growth and attracting top talent.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

June 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

"We know it's been a busy 2024 and want to show our appreciation for your contribution to the firm's continued success and the success of our clients," firm Chair David Sochia wrote in a memo provided to The American Lawyer.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

At Paul Hastings' Dallas office, Vinson & Elkins partner Manuel Berrelez joins a large finance team that moved to Paul Hastings in Dallas and Houston in March.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer

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

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