Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys
October 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Pass Rate for July 2024 Texas Bar Exam Rises Compared to Prior YearAmong first-time test-takers, Texas A&M University School of Law posted the highest pass rate, and the University of Texas School of Law was second among Texas' 10 law schools.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
1 minute read
October 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Kim Koopersmith a 'Leader Among Leaders' and 'Soul of the Firm' as Akin's ChairKim Koopersmith, chair of Akin, has been named The American Lawyer's Distinguished Law Firm Leader for 2024.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
7 minute read
October 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Vinson & Elkins Builds Renewable Energy Team With Bracewell Partner in HoustonWith demand high in renewable energy tax credits work since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Vinson & Elkins hired Bracewell partner Jenny Speck, who advises clients on the tax transactions.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
October 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
As Partnerships Evolve, Law Firms See Ongoing Partner Training as Recruiting and Retention Tool"You must have very clear objectives," observed strategy consultant Deborah Farone. "If you're producing a training session without knowing exactly what you want to get out of it, you're setting yourself up for failure."
By Patrick Smith | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | Thomas Spigolon
6 minute read
October 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
White & Case Adds O'Melveny Energy Project Development Partner in HoustonO'Melveny & Myers energy project development partner Monica Hwang, who has deep expertise in LNG projects, joined White & Case as a partner in Houston.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Surpassing Cravath Associate Pay Scale, Boutique Seeks to Stay Above MarketBy raising associate pay above market, the boutique's leadership said it's seeking to reward associates for hard work on significant projects this year and also help with recruiting.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Here's Who Passed the July 2024 Texas Bar ExamThe July 2024 Texas Bar Examination pass list was made public on Monday, after the test-takers were notified of their results.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
1 minute read
October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Hires New COO, First-Ever Chief Business Development, Marketing OfficerLooking to strategically grow, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry hired Erin Hulme as its chief operating officer, and Lisa Wilmore as its first chief business development and marketing officer.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read
October 07, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Jones Day Adding 3 Winston Energy, Infrastructure Partners in DallasWinston & Strawn partner Rodney Moore has already joined Jones Day, and he said Samuel Peca and Scott Delaney will move soon once they finish pending matters.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
October 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
With Texas Legislature Back in Session in 3 Months, Austin's Graves Dougherty Launches Government Affairs PracticeMidsize firm Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody added the government affairs practice group to extend the services it already provides for its clients.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
1 minute read
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