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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November 03, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Turmoil Continues for Jackson Walker in the Wake of a Former Partner's Relationship With Bankruptcy Judge

Jackson Walker faces a motion seeking disgorgement and sanctions that was filed by two creditors in a bankruptcy formerly in U.S. District Judge David Jones' court.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

November 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Energy/Infrastructure Partner Moves to Simpson Thacher in New York

Vinson & Elkins partner Gabriel Silva joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as a partner in the energy and infrastructure practice in New York, as the firm continues to seek out Big Law partners working in that sector.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

October 31, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

As Bankruptcy Filings Rev Up, Law Firms in Texas May Boost Their Bankruptcy Teams

A new report from the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts shows that total bankruptcy filings for the federal fiscal year that ended on Sept. 30 increased by 13%, turning around a long drop.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

October 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Susman Godfrey Leaning In to Diversity in Response to Questions About Diversity Programs

Susman Godfrey plans to increase the number of law students participating in its 1L Diversity Fellowship and the number of winners of the Susman Godfrey Prize.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

October 25, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Porter Hedges Taps Houston Partner, Diversity Leader as Co-Managing Partner

In a management transition, Joyce Soliman has succeeded longtime Porter Hedges leader Robert Reedy as a co-managing partner for external affairs.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

October 24, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Bracewell Expands IP Team With Lead Administrative Patent Judge

Christopher 'Kit' Crumbley joined Bracewell as a partner in Austin, bringing federal trial experience along with time as a member of the Patent Trial & Appeal Board.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

October 23, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Lateral Partner Hiring Across Texas Trailing 2022 So Far This Year

According to market-specific data from Decipher Investigative Intelligence, lateral partner hiring declined by 58% in Austin, by 40% in Dallas and by 56% in Houston during the first nine months of 2023, compared with the same period in 2022.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

October 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Doing More 'Tire-Kicking' Before Hiring Lateral Partners

Recruiters who place laterals at Big Law firms said firms in many cases are more focused on due diligence before hiring, assessing books of business of the prospective partners and talking to their clients.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

October 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Hires Faegre Drinker Energy, Infrastructure Lawyer in Austin

Hiring in the hot energy and infrastructure practice continues in Texas as Greenberg Traurig hired Regina Pearson, who focused on project development, as a shareholder in Austin.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

October 18, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

More Than A Dozen Homegrown Texas Law Firms Earned Mansfield Certification This Year

Thirteen Texas-founded law firms recently earned Mansfield Certification for 2023 or Midsize Mansfield Certification in a Diversity Lab program that measures leadership and advancement opportunities for historically underrepresented groups.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

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