Adam Hull and Rick Jordan joined Polsinelli as co-chairs and shareholders of the firm's venture capital and emerging growth companies group. Hull's practice focuses on representing high-growth businesses, primarily in software, hardware, Internet of Things, medtech, cleantech, life sciences, and fintech. Jordan also represents high-growth businesses primarily in the technology sector. His experience encompasses a wide range of corporate and governance matters, including venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions. Hull was partner at Gardere Wynne Sewell. Jordan was partner at Gardere Wynne Sewelll with Hull.

Benjamin J. Rajabi has joined Porter Hedges as a partner in the energy section in Houston. Rajabi counsels a wide range of clients in the energy industry with a particular focus on the midstream oil and gas sector.

Brandon Bloom rejoined Thompson & Knight's Dallas office as partner in the tax practice group. Bloom practiced law at Thompson & Knight for more than seven years before becoming managing tax counsel at Vistra Energy Corp.