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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August 14, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

2 McDermott Energy M&A, Private Equity Partners Jump to Winston in Houston

Winston & Strawn continues to grow its energy team in Texas by hiring McDermott Will & Emery partners Kevin Brophy and Ming Lei as transaction department partners in Houston.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Baker Botts Adds Mayer Brown M&A, Energy Projects Partner in Houston

With experience in energy transition and mining, new Baker Botts partner Rebecca Seidl will lead the firm's critical minerals and metals subsector.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Barnes & Thornburg Dallas Office Leader Rejoins Haynes and Boone

Victor Vital, who has been managing partner of the Barnes and Thornburg Dallas office since 2022, has rejoined Haynes and Boone as global chair of the trials practice group.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Akin Adds Kirkland Private Capital Partner in Boston

Kirkland & Ellis partner Payson Lyman, who joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld on Monday, is reunited with former Kirkland colleagues as his new firm continues to build its private capital practice.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Winstead Founding Shareholder Pete Winstead Dies at Age 84

Pete Winstead, a tax lawyer who helped found the firm in Dallas nearly 50 years ago, moved to Austin in 1987 to open an office there.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

In Texas Midsize Moves, Tyson & Mendes Launches in Dallas, Kaufman Dolowich Revamps Office Leadership

Tyson & Mendes, with offices in Houston and San Antonio, opened an office in Dallas, while Kaufman Dolowich named co-managing partners for the Houston and New Orleans offices.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Pillsbury Expands Emerging Company Team in Texas With Perkins Coie, Latham Hires

Pillsbury is building its emerging companies and venture capital practice with two hires in Texas, including Andy Smetana, a former managing partner of Perkins Coie's Austin office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Full-Service Offering Can Give Midsize Law Firms a Competitive Edge

At full service, or nearly full service, midsize firms benefit by providing clients with wraparound service at midmarket rates.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

August 06, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Exxon Mobil Assistant GC Joins Duane Morris as Trial Partner in Houston and NY

Exxon Mobil Corp. assistant general counsel Joseph Walsh joined Duane Morris as a trial partner in Houston and New York, where he will do commercial and environmental litigation.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

August 06, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Paul Hastings Adds to Growing Texas Team With McDermott Tax Partner

McDermott Will & Emery Tax Partner Alex Farr, who does tax work on M&A and reorganizations in a range of industries, and advises on investment fund formation and structuring, has joined Paul Hastings as a partner in Dallas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

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