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Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

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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August 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

In Texas Midsize Moves, Tyson & Mendes Launches in Dallas, Kaufman Dolowich Revamps Office Leadership

Tyson & Mendes, with offices in Houston and San Antonio, opened an office in Dallas, while Kaufman Dolowich named co-managing partners for the Houston and New Orleans offices.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Pillsbury Expands Emerging Company Team in Texas With Perkins Coie, Latham Hires

Pillsbury is building its emerging companies and venture capital practice with two hires in Texas, including Andy Smetana, a former managing partner of Perkins Coie's Austin office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Full-Service Offering Can Give Midsize Law Firms a Competitive Edge

At full service, or nearly full service, midsize firms benefit by providing clients with wraparound service at midmarket rates.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

August 06, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Exxon Mobil Assistant GC Joins Duane Morris as Trial Partner in Houston and NY

Exxon Mobil Corp. assistant general counsel Joseph Walsh joined Duane Morris as a trial partner in Houston and New York, where he will do commercial and environmental litigation.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 06, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Paul Hastings Adds to Growing Texas Team With McDermott Tax Partner

McDermott Will & Emery Tax Partner Alex Farr, who does tax work on M&A and reorganizations in a range of industries, and advises on investment fund formation and structuring, has joined Paul Hastings as a partner in Dallas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Expanding Footprint in NY and Boston, Manning Gross Acquires Boutique

Manning Gross + Massenburg, also known as MG+M, added 21 lawyers, including eight partners, in its acquisition of Donovan Hatem.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Locke Lord Picks Up Sidley Insurance Lawyer, Thompson Coburn Cybersecurity Practice Leader

Am Law 100 firm Locke Lord continues to expand in Chicago even as the firm is on track to merge with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders by year-end.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

July 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Reed Smith Partner Moves to Egan Nelson in Dallas

Dallas trial lawyer Mark Johansen left Reed Smith to move to midsize Egan Nelson as a commercial litigation partner who will help build the firm's trial team.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

July 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Bracewell Launches Paris Office With 11-Lawyer Norton Rose Energy Team

The Norton Rose Fulbright energy and infrastructure team, led by three partners, expands Bracewell's reach into France and French-speaking Africa.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

July 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Haynes and Boone Hires First-Ever Pro Bono Counsel

The Dallas-founded firm hired the former director of legal services at Genesis Women's Shelter & Support as pro bono counsel, and she will oversee the firm's pro bono efforts in all 19 offices.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read