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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 29, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Eversheds Sutherland's New Austin Office Boasts Prime Location, Amenities

To accommodate growth, Eversheds Sutherland moved into new offices in downtown Austin on Monday that will accommodate significantly more lawyers.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 29, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

DLA Litigator Returns to Dentons as a Partner in Dallas

DLA Piper trial lawyer Matthew Nickel rejoined Dentons as a partner in Dallas on Monday, saying it was the 'right time' for his career.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 28, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

King & Spalding Continues Texas Growth With Locke Lord 'Heavy Hitter'

Locke Lord partner Mitchell Tiras, who joined King & Spalding on Monday as a partner in Houston said his move provides his clients with broader-based services as they evolve.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer

One Big Advantage of Growth by Acquisition? Sticky Clients.

Law firms are continuing to seek out acquisitions as a means of growth, which comes with its share of both challenges and benefits.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

August 24, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Law Firm Demand Outpaced Industry Averages in First Half of 2023

Fueled by energy work and litigation, demand grew marginally at Texas firms during the first six months of 2023, according to a new survey from Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group, even as demand growth for the industry declined when compared with the same period in 2022.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 22, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

California Trial Firm to Open Second Texas Office in San Antonio

One month after breaking into the Texas market with an office in Houston, Tyson & Mendes will add an office in San Antonio on Sept. 1 to meet client demand.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 22, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Jones Day Energy Partner Is Latest Big Law Hire for Clifford Chance

Jones Day energy partner David Stringer joined Clifford Chance as a partner in Houston on Tuesday, as the U.K. firm continues to build an energy and infrastructure team in its new office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Continuing Growth in Existing Markets, Clark Hill Combines With Dublin Commercial Firm

Clark Hill's acquisition of the 10-solicitor HBMO Solicitors in Dublin follows earlier acquisitions in Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Jackson Walker Reaps the Benefits of Evolving Big Law Collaborations

"A large part of our success has been that the market is stratifying in ways [that are] less about geography, but more about what you do in the marketplace," managing partner Wade Cooper said.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Egan Nelson Emerging Companies Chair Jumps to Michael Best in Austin

Aaron Barker brings his emerging-companies practice to Michael Best & Friedrich as a corporate partner in Austin and head of Venture Best, Texas, the firm's emerging-companies team.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read