Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys
January 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Founder of Terry Black's Barbecue Sues Cokinos Young Over Land DealTerry Black, the founder of a well-known Central Texas barbecue restaurant, seeks $4 million from Cokinos Young and a principal in Austin in a suit alleging a conflict of interest in a property sale in Austin. The defendants issued a statement saying the allegations are "false."
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read
January 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Former Head of Vinson & Elkins' NY Office Joins Midsize NY FirmFacing mandatory retirement at the Am Law 100 firm, Clifford Thau joined Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt as a partner in New York, where is is reunited with former colleagues.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
January 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Willkie Expands Private Equity and Energy Team in Houston with Shearman PartnerSarah McLean, who was joint head of the U.S. energy industry group at Shearman & Sterling, started work at Willkie Farr & Gallagher on the New Year's Day holiday to keep up with client needs.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
January 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Akin Adds Sidley Investment Management Partner in NYSidley Austin partner James Munsell said he moved to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as a partner in New York because of the focus of the firm's investment management practice and its strength in key markets.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
December 26, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Amid Strong Performance in Local Markets, Law Firms Continued to Open Up Shop in Texas in 2023Out-of-state firms continued to open offices in the robust Texas market throughout 2023, and a number of firms put new leaders into place.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
December 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
King & Spalding Adds McKool Smith IP Litigator in AustinMcKool Smith principal Alfonso Chan joined King & Spalding as a partner, partly because the Am Law 100 firm's practices provide benefits to his university clients.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
December 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Haynes and Boone's New Austin Office Boasts Location on Lady Bird Lake, High-Tech AmenitiesWanting to stay in downtown Austin, Haynes and Boone relocated a light-filled, high-tech office a short walk from the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read
December 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Baker Botts Boosts Energy Transition Team With Shearman 'Superstar' in NYShearman & Sterling energy and infrastructure partner Mona Dajani has moved to Baker Botts in New York, where she will serve as global co-chair of energy infrastructure and hydrogen, and a co-chair of the firm's energy sector practice.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read
December 11, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Susman Godfrey Smashes Market Bonus Scale, Paying Senior Associates More Than TripleFinishing up a year when revenue will set a record, Susman Godfrey will pay 'special' bonuses to every employee at the trial firm.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
December 07, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
With Eyes on Future Growth, Jackson Walker Moves Into New San Antonio DigsJackson Walker's San Antonio office has moved into space in a new building in the Pearl District that can accommodate growth and is aimed to provide a homey atmosphere with new technology.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read