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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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September 18, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Foley & Lardner Adds 4-Lawyer Husch Blackwell Real Estate Team in Texas

Foley & Lardner hired a four-lawyer Husch Blackwell real estate team in Texas because of the Lone Star State's robust economy.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

September 15, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Law Firms Are Hiring Executives Left and Right

Winstead, Kane Russell Coleman Logan and Michael Best & Friedrich have hired new executives, as firms solidify teams supporting legal work.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

September 14, 2023 | The American Lawyer

In Transition to Next-Gen Leaders, Thompson Coburn Taps Litigator as New Chair

Chris Hohn, a Thompson Coburn partner in St. Louis who is on the management and executive committees, will become chair in August 2024.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

With New Leadership at the Helm, Expansion Remains Key at Berry Appleman

Dallas and San Francisco partner Frieda Garcia, now managing partner of the Dallas-based firm, is also focused on fine-tuning legal operations.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 11, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Simpson Thacher Adds Sidley Energy, Infrastructure Partner in Houston

Like many Big Law firms with Texas offices, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is expanding its energy and infrastructure team because the industry sector is busy.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

September 08, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Jackson Walker Adds 2 Winston Trial Lawyers in Houston

Hugh Tanner, who was chair of Winston & Strawn's oil and gas litigation practice and a member of the executive committee, joined Jackson Walker along with James "Jim" Nye.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

September 08, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Promotes Houston-Based DEI Exec to Global Role

Marredia Crawford, now Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer at global firm Baker McKenzie, said her focus is continuing to move forward with inclusion at the firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Foley Expands Denver Health Care Team With Greenberg Traurig Duo

Expanding its health care team in Denver, Foley & Lardner hired Greenberg Traurig health care lawyers Jim Miles and Charles Gass.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer

5 Trial Lawyers Launch Denver Law Firm With Focus on Impact Litigation

Five experienced trial lawyers opened Grimsley Kawanabe Hinchcliff & Murray on Tuesday, an impact litigation plaintiffs firm with a mission of "holding the powerful to account."

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 01, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Merger Fever May Be Good News for Boutiques

With firm mergers expected to accelerate, boutiques feeling pressure from clients to grow may be ready to take calls from larger firms.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read