Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys
November 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Simpson Thacher Partner Moves to Vinson & Elkins as Co-Head of Strategic M&ASebastian Tiller practiced at Simpson Thacher for 19 years, becoming a partner in 2016, according to his LinkedIn profile.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
October 31, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Vinson & Elkins Launches Office in Energy-Rich Denver MarketWith its client base in the Denver region expanding, Houston-founded Vinson & Elkins launches an office in Denver and, initially, three transactional partners will work there.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
October 31, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Lawyers and Campaign Fundraising: Which Presidential Candidate Is Leading?Texas lawyers making large donations practice at Am Law 200 firms such as Haynes and Boone, Winstead, Clark Hill and Jackson Walker.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Winstead Real Estate Shareholder Returns to Jones DayJones Day continues to hire in Dallas, bringing on real estate partner Conrad Steele, who started his legal career at the firm.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Jackson Walker Faces Greater Scrutiny After Disclosure of Texts Over Judge's RelationshipCiting 2021 text messages between Jackson Walker attorneys, bankruptcy administrators assert a full evidentiary hearing is needed to determine if the firm failed to make required disclosure.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
October 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
What Kirkland's 'Project Second Chance,' Led by a Former Federal Prosecutor, Has Accomplished So FarSince Project Second Chance was launched by former U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox, Kirkland lawyers have represented 73 women and expunged 232 charges.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
October 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Vinson & Elkins' Veteran Pro Bono Counsel on How Needs Could Change After the ElectionEllyn Josef discusses demand for pro bono work in rural Texas and how needs might change under a new administration.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
7 minute read
October 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Suit Against Norton Rose Over Vaccine Mandate DismissedA federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed against Norton Rose Fulbright US by a former IT worker who alleged he was fired for failing to comply with the firm's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
October 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Kirkland Adds Freshfields Partner, Further Expanding Debt Finance PracticeEarlier this year, Kirkland combined its debt finance and structured finance teams into a single group.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
October 18, 2024 | Pro Mid Market
As Midsize Firms Seek Scale to Compete, Should They Choose Mergers or Grow With What They Have?As midsize law firms seek growth, they are faced with the choice of growing by merging or by hiring lawyers as they become available. Two firms have different approaches and they're both finding success in their visions.
By Alexander Lugo | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
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