Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys
June 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Half of US Law Firms Plan to Upsize Real Estate Footprint Over Next 2 YearsFor 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
White & Case Expands Energy Projects Team With King & Spalding PartnerWith 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, Dentons Hire Big Law Partners in HoustonGreenberg 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
Equity Partner Pay Spread at Homegrown Texas Firms Not as Extreme as Industry AverageThe 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
Akin Expands Houston Capital Markets Practice With Kirkland PartnerBryan 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
McKool Smith Issues Mid-Year Bonuses"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
Paul Hastings Adds Vinson & Elkins Litigation Partner in DallasAt 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
Akin Elects Co-Chairs to Succeed Longtime Chair Kim KoopersmithOn 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 LawyerJackson 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
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