The start of the year always brings a flurry of legal moves—particularly lateral partner hires—and this year is proving much of the same. But a year ago, big lateral moves were setting the stage for what would be one of the busiest years on record for mergers in Texas. Here, we reflect on some of the most noteworthy lateral moves that occurred throughout 2018. This slideshow is by no means exhaustive and reflects previous reporting done by reporters at Texas Lawyer and its affiliates.