Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys

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February 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Seeking Less Rate Pressure, Baker Botts Labor and Employment Head Moves to Bradley

Jennifer Trulock, a Baker Botts partner in Dallas who was chair of Baker Botts' labor and employment practice, said Bradley Arant Boult Cummings gives her opportunity to lower her rates.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

February 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

McKool Smith IP Associate Becomes Patent Holder With Bar Exam Study App

McKool Smith intellectual property litigation associate Kyle Ryman was recently awarded a patent for an app that delivers a study system that helped him earn a top score on the Texas Bar Examination.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

February 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Revenue Up 11.2%, PEP Up 22.1% at Akin, as Aggressive Hiring Pays Off

Chairperson Kim Koopersmith said Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld's record year is due to strategic hiring in important practices.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

February 14, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Baker Botts Swells in Texas With Big Law Restructuring, Energy Litigation Partners

Jones Day energy litigation partner David Applebaum joined Baker Botts in Houston, and Squire Patton Boggs restructuring partner Travis McDavid joined in Dallas, as the firm adds to high-demand practices in Texas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

February 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Benefiting From Energy Work and Strategic Hiring, Vinson & Elkins Breaks Above $1B Revenue Barrier in Record Year

Despite growth in its lawyer head count and equity partner ranks, Houston-based Vinson & Elkins also improved its revenue per lawyer by 2.7% and its profits per equity partner by 3.6%.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

February 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Haynes and Boone Chief DEI Officer Named as Defendant in Bankruptcy Adversary Action

Sharon Jones, a Haynes and Boone partner in Dallas and the firm's chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, faces a breach of fiduciary duty cause of action in an adversary action filed in the Chapter 7 of diversity consulting company Jones Diversity.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

February 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Retired Federal Judge Joins Houston Trial Firm

Vanessa Gilmore, who retired in 2022 as a U.S. District Judge in the Southern District of Texas, has joined Houston's Roberts Markland, where she wants to handle high-impact civil litigation.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

February 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Paul Hastings, Seeking More Market Share in Texas, Lures Akin Trio

The hiring comes after an estimated 9% growth in revenue in 2023, according to the firm chair.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

February 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

New Fort Worth Trial Firm Adds Offices in Dallas, West Texas

Vartabedian Hester & Haynes, launched on Jan. 29 with 10 lawyers who departed Alston & Bird, opened an office in Dallas with two Holland & Knight litigators.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

February 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Head of Mayer Brown's US Upstream Energy Practice Moves to Hunton Andrews in Houston

Carl von Merz, who joined Hunton Andrews Kurth as a partner in Houston on Tuesday, will head the firm's U.S. oil and gas practice.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

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