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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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April 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Boosted by Litigation, IP and Regulatory Work, Revenue Ticks Up at Wilson Sonsini

Demand varied across the firm's corporate practices, but some areas, such as environmental work, privacy and cybersecurity, were busy.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

April 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Sheppard Mullin Hires Locke Lord Corporate Partner in Chicago

Michael Wilson, formerly a co-chair of the corporate and transactional department at Locke Lord, represents a number of private equity and venture capital firms.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

April 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Recruiting From Paul Hastings Again, Akin Adds Financial Restructuring Lawyer

Avi Luft, a financial restructuring of counsel at Paul Hastings, has joined Akin as a partner in New York.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

April 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Profits Swell at Pillsbury Amid Strong Demand and Costs Trimming

Pillsbury's net income climbed 10% in 2023, after the firm focused growth on profitable practices, trimmed costs and improved operational efficiencies.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

April 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Revenue, Profits Slip at Baker Botts as Firm Invests in Hiring, Singapore Office

Managing partner Danny David, who took on the managing partner role on Aug. 1, said 2023 was a year of investments and focus on adding strength to strength.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

April 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Akin Adds Hunton Andrews Energy Transactions Leader as a Partner in Houston

"I've been looking to kind of find the best platform for my practice, which is straddling traditional and new energy," incoming Akin partner Ian Goldberg said.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

April 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Wachtell, Goodwin Top Q1 League Tables as Global M&A Value Jumps 38%

While the value of global M&A announced during Q1 was up significantly, the number of deals declined by 31% when compared with the same period a year ago.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

April 01, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Nelson Mullins Launches in Houston, Adding 10 Lawyers From 5 Law Firms

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, which opened in Dallas in 2022, has added an office in Houston as the firm focuses on expanding its energy team.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

April 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Akin Grabs Another Private Credit Partner From Paul Hastings in NY

Paul Hastings alternative lender and private credit partner Scott Colton joins longtime colleague Bill Brady at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in New York.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

March 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Munsch Hardt CEO Stepping Down Once Successor in Place

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr has started the process of selecting a new chief executive officer to succeed longtime CEO Phil Appenzeller, who will step down and return to his litigation practice, amid a number of management changes.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read