Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys
December 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Vinson & Elkins: Traditional Energy Practice Meets Energy TransitionThe Houston-founded Am Law 100 firm, named a Specialty Corporate Practice of the Year in Energy, has expanded its sector focus to move more into energy transition.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read
December 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Further Investment in Power' Will Drive Big Law Business—But What About Clean Energy Projects?A number of energy lawyers said demand for power for data centers — essential for AI — will be an important driver of infrastructure projects in 2025.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
6 minute read
December 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
As Big Law Moved Into Texas, Homegrown Firms Expanded Out, in 2024King & Spalding, Willkie and Steptoe are among the firms that established a Texas presence during the past year.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
December 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Energy Lawyers Working in Texas Expect Strong Demand to Continue in 2025 Across Energy SectorA number of energy lawyers working in the Texas market said demand for power for data centers — essential for AI — will be an important driver of infrastructure projects in 2025.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
6 minute read
December 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Homegrown Texas Law Firms Expanded Outside the Lone Star State in 2024 As Out-of-State Firms Moved InWhile Texas law firms were busy expanding their footprint outside of the Lone Star State, plenty of others were moving in.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
December 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Foley Promotes From Within for New COO, Chief Talent OfficerFoley & Lardner promotes Jen Patton to chief operating officer, and Rebecca Bradley, who was director of professional development, is promoted to Patton's former role as chief talent officer.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
2 minute read
December 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Susman Godfrey Raises the Bar High With Associate BonusesSusman Godfrey, the Am Law 100 firm founded in Houston, is paying bonuses on a scale that reaches a median of $220,000 for its most senior associates, a level well above the Big Law market rate.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
December 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer
In Latest Expansion, Thompson Coe to Launch in DenverThe 14-lawyer Denver office will open on Jan. 1, following new office openings in New York and Honolulu earlier this year.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
December 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Salaries for Marketing, Business Development Professionals in Texas, Nationally Are GrowingA new survey by Wisnik Career Enterprises finds that the average salary for chief marketing and business development professionals in Texas is $305,000 this year.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
4 minute read
December 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Fresh Off Expansion in New York, Honolulu, Dallas-founded Thompson Coe Plans Denver LaunchThompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons' new Denver office will open on Jan. 1, 2025, with 14 lawyers from Denver's Wells, Anderson & Race, a majority woman-owned trial firm.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
3 minute read
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