Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys
August 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Revenue Growth for Homegrown Texas Firms Trailed Industry in First Half of 2024Demand also declined on average during the first six months of 2024 for the group of Texas firms that participated in the Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group Six-Month 2024 Survey.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
August 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
V&E Energy Regulatory Partner Jumps to Kirkland in HoustonDamien Lyster, an energy regulatory partner at Vinson & Elkins, moved to Kirkland & Ellis' Houston office at what he said is a "fantastic time" to be involved in energy regulatory work.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
August 22, 2024 | Pro Mid Market
With Some Mid-Market 50 Firms 'Moving Up,' Average Revenue Slips in 2023Average revenue declined, though it's partly because four firms moved up to the Am Law 200 ranking.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
7 minute read
August 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Munsch Hardt Elevates Dallas Real Estate Shareholder to CEODallas shareholder David Coligado, who has held various leadership roles at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr including head of the real estate section, was elected CEO and will succeed Phil Appenzeller on Jan. 1, 2025.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
August 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
New Thompson Coburn Chair Focused on Growth of All AspectsChris Hohn, a Thompson Coburn litigation partner in St. Louis, took over as chair of the Am Law 200 firm, after spending the last year shadowing former chair Roman Wuller to learn all aspects of the firm leadership job.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read
August 19, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Finds Ex-Judge David Jones Acted in Bad Faith in Connection With Informal InterviewChief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Edwardo Rodriguez of the Southern District of Texas issued an opinion on Friday sanctioning former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones to 7.5 hours of ethics-related continuing legal education.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
August 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Norton Rose Fulbright's New Houston Office Features Views of Urban ParkNorton Rose Fulbright is the anchor tenant in a new 28-story office building in downtown Houston that overlooks the Discovery Green urban park and provides modern amenities such as an outdoor terrace and high-tech conference rooms.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
August 14, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
2 McDermott Energy M&A, Private Equity Partners Jump to Winston in HoustonWinston & 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 HoustonWith 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 BooneVictor 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
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