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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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May 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Sheppard Mullin Continues Chicago Expansion With Mayer Brown Partner

Mayer Brown partner Tom Panoff, who does commercial and antitrust litigation, said the move to Sheppard Mullin is good for his practice and clients.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

May 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Locke Lord, in Merger Talks, Was Ordered to Pay $12.5M Over Alleged Client Fraud. What Does That Mean for the Deal?

Due diligence, done early in merger talks, should prevent any surprises about litigation against a law firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

May 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Q1 Results Suggest Texas Law Firms On Track for a Strong 2024

With revenue growth accelerating, homegrown Texas firms, which have a good handle on managing expenses, are on track for a strong 2024, according to regional findings in a Citi Q1 Flash Report.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

May 14, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Boosted by Energy Work, Bracewell Grew Revenue by 7.6%, PEP by 11.4% in 2023

"Candidly, the energy transition will continue to generate opportunity for our clients in 2024 and likely many years to come. We are in the right place at the right time," said managing partner Gregory Bopp.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

May 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Akin Adds Sidley Energy M&A, Projects Partner in Houston

Sidley Austin energy M&A and projects partner Trent Bridges has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as a partner in Houston, the second energy partner Akin has hired in that office this month.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

May 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Second Hundred Grows to Four With Addition of Chamberlain Hrdlicka

The four homegrown Texas firms on the Second Hundred join six other Texas firms on the Am Law 100.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

May 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Clark Hill Launches Boulder Office in Combination With Food, Beverage, Hospitality Boutique

Am Law 200 firm Clark Hill expands its Mountain West reach in a combination with Boulder's three-lawyer LaszloLaw.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

May 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Lewis Brisbois Associate Shot, Killed at a Houston McDonald's After Verbal Altercation

In a statement on Wednesday, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith called litigation associate Jeffrey Limmer, who joined the firm in 2019, a "hero among us."

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

May 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

As More Law Firms Expand in Texas, Some Am Law 25 Firms Stay on Sidelines

Six Am Law 25 firms lack an office in Houston. Is it more challenging to add high-performing talent when other Am Law 100 peers have already moved in?

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

May 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Energy Partners Make Big Law Moves in Texas

Akin, Husch and Clifford Chance have recently hired partners in Texas who work in the busy energy sector.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read