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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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January 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Founder of Terry Black's Barbecue Sues Cokinos Young Over Land Deal

Terry 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 Firm

Facing 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 Partner

Sarah 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 NY

Sidley 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 2023

Out-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 Austin

McKool 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 Amenities

Wanting 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 NY

Shearman & 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 Triple

Finishing 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 Digs

Jackson 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