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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October 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Has the Bankruptcy Practice Scandal Harmed Jackson Walker's Business or Reputation?

A spokesperson for Texas' Jackson Walker said the firm is "on track" for a record-breaking year, even as it has coped over the last year with fallout from news that a former bankruptcy partner was engaged in a romantic relationship with a former bankruptcy judge in Houston who presided over many cases involving the firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

7 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Attorney of the Year Finalist: Warren Harris

Warren Harris, a Bracewell partner in Houston, is head of the firm's appellate practice group, and won a number of significant appellate rulings over the last year.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Akin Hires Bryan Cave Practice Tech Leader to Head Innovation, Emerging Tech Group

Jeff Westcott, who previously worked at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, returned to the firm from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to focus on leveraging AI and other emerging technologies at the firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Latham, Winston Add Texas Big Law Partners Working in Energy Sector

Latham & Watkins hired a King & Spalding project development partner in Houston and Winston & Strawn brought on a Squire Patton Boggs partner in Dallas, as Big Law partners continue to make moves in Texas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

September 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Jackson Walker Faces Federal Court Ethics Inquiry

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur recommends an inquiry after concluding Walker's failure to inform clients of a romantic relationship between a bankruptcy partner and former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones was an inexcusable 'ethical breach.'

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Ropes Chair Julie Jones Will Serve A Second 5-Year Term

Ropes & Gray chair Julie Jones will start her second term in January, while Chicago partner and management committee member Neill Jakobe has been appointed vice chair, in top management moves at the global firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Kirkland Investment Management Partner Jumps to Akin in Dallas

Continuing to grow its investment fund practice, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld added Kirkland & Ellis partner Shannon Thompson in Dallas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

September 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Paul Hastings Adds Sidley Restructuring Partner in Dallas

The hiring of Sidley Austin restructuring partner Charles Persons continues Paul Hastings's aggressive growth in Texas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Michael Best Adds Nebraska Office in Combination With Venture Capital Boutique

All six lawyers of Enterprise Legal Studio, a venture capital boutique founded by Bart Dillashaw, have moved to Milwaukee-founded Michael Best & Friedrich.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Grabs 2 Cadwalader Securities Litigators, Including Global Litigation Group Chair

Jason Halper, chair of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft's global litigation group, joined Vinson & Elkins as a partner in New York on Monday, along with special counsel Sara (Bussiere) Brauerman.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

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