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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March 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Jackson Walker Asks for Dismissal of Suit Seeking Fee Disgorgement From Bankruptcy Matter

Like other defendants, Jackson Walker asks a judge to dismiss a suit filed by an unhappy litigant that seeks fee forfeiture in a bankruptcy handled by former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

March 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Oh Baby! 6 of 7 Newly Minted Partners at Vinson & Elkins Have a Newborn

The fact that so many new partners at Vinson & Elkins have newborns may reflect a changing dynamic that associates on the partnership track aren't delaying the start of their families.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

March 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

US Firms With Expiring Leases Were Much More Likely to Relocate in 2023 Than Stay Put

Law firm leasing activity hit a square-footage record in 2023, with eight of the 10 largest leases in New York, according to a new report from Cushman & Wakefield.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Raising Concerns on Long-Term Strategies, Midsize Law Firms Remain Stagnant on RTO

A combination of cultural concerns and incentives, lack of uniformity across practices, and a need for leadership to encourage younger attorneys to return to office by example is complicating the process of bringing attorneys back to the office.

By Amanda O'Brien | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

March 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Revenue Up 6.2% at Orrick, But Profits Grew by Much More

Demand in practices, including litigation, cybersecurity and privacy, and finance, helped Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe post a third straight year of revenue growth.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

March 19, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Revenue, Profits Soar at Susman Godfrey as Fees Pour in From Trial Wins, Settlements

Houston-founded trial firm Susman Godfrey nearly doubled its revenue in 2023, and more than doubled profits per equity partner as lawyers handled high-stakes, high-profile matters.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

March 18, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Kirkland Seeks Dismissal as Defendant, Sanctions in Suit Against Former Bankruptcy Judge

Kirkland & Ellis seeks to be dismissed from a federal lawsuit filed against former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones that is connected to an undisclosed romantic relationship between Jones and Elizabeth Freeman, a former partner in Texas' Jackson Walker.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

March 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Akin Lures Paul Hastings' Alternative Lender and Private Credit Group Head

Bill Brady said Akin provides an opportunity to grow his practice, and he was attracted to the firm's strategy of operating as a "global one-stop shop" for private credit lenders.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

March 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Bracewell Expands Energy Team With Winston Tax Partner

Winston & Strawn tax partner Dean Hinderliter moved to Bracewell in Dallas on Monday, where he expects to do an increasing amount of work on the new tax credit for clean energy projects.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

March 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland, Latham Advise $35B Natural Gas Sector Merger

Kirkland & Ellis represents EQT Corp. in its pending acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corp., which will create a vertically integrated natural gas company valued at more than $35 billion.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

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