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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July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Still Some Work to Do': Pro Bono Hours Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to the 2024 Am Law Pro Bono Scorecard, almost half of U.S. lawyers at 120 firms devoted at least 20 hours to pro bono in 2023.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

9 minute read

July 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Litigation Firm Thompson Coe Launches NYC, Honolulu Offices

The Dallas-based litigation firm, which has focused its practice on the Southwest, Southeast and Midwest, is expanding significantly to the east and west with the new offices.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Adds Kirkland Finance Partner in Dallas, Simpson Thacher M&A Partner in NY

In another round of Big Law partner moves, Vinson & Elkins picks up transactional lawyers in Dallas and New York working in energy transition, technology and other hot areas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Nelson Mullins Adds Tax Controversy Team from Chamberlain Hrdlicka in Houston

With the nine Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry tax controversy lawyers who joined in Houston, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has grown the new office to 25 lawyers.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Paul Hastings Launches Privacy, Cybersecurity Team in Dallas With Akin Practice Leader

Michelle Reed, a co-head of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld's cybersecurity, privacy and data protection practice, joined Paul Hastings as a partner in Dallas, where she intends to build a large team.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Former Houston Bankruptcy Judge Declines Jackson Walker Deposition

Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones has asked the chief bankruptcy judge in the Southern District of Texas to determine if he must testify at a deposition related to his romantic relationship with a former Jackson Walker partner.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Half of US Law Firms Plan to Upsize Real Estate Footprint Over Next 2 Years

For firms expecting to increase their office space in the near future, one focus is moving into secondary markets in the U.S., a recent survey found.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

White & Case Expands Energy Projects Team With King & Spalding Partner

With demand up for energy construction projects, White & Case expanded its team by adding a King & Spalding partner with experience across the energy sector, including in energy transition.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

June 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig, Dentons Hire Big Law Partners in Houston

Greenberg Traurig expanded its restructuring and bankruptcy team with a Paul Hastings partner, and Dentons added a Reed Smith securities and M&A partner.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

June 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Equity Partner Pay Spread at Homegrown Texas Firms Not as Extreme as Industry Average

The ratio between the highest-paid and the lowest-paid equity partners at Texas firms included in the Am Law 200 were below the national averages.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

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