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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October 18, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

As Midsize Firms Seek Scale to Compete, Should They Choose Mergers or Grow With What They Have?

As midsize law firms seek growth, they are faced with the choice of growing by merging or by hiring lawyers as they become available. Two firms have different approaches and they're both finding success in their visions.

By Alexander Lugo | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

October 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Pass Rate for July 2024 Texas Bar Exam Rises Compared to Prior Year

Among first-time test-takers, Texas A&M University School of Law posted the highest pass rate, and the University of Texas School of Law was second among Texas' 10 law schools.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

1 minute read

October 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kim Koopersmith a 'Leader Among Leaders' and 'Soul of the Firm' as Akin's Chair

Kim Koopersmith, chair of Akin, has been named The American Lawyer's Distinguished Law Firm Leader for 2024.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

7 minute read

October 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Builds Renewable Energy Team With Bracewell Partner in Houston

With demand high in renewable energy tax credits work since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Vinson & Elkins hired Bracewell partner Jenny Speck, who advises clients on the tax transactions.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

October 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

As Partnerships Evolve, Law Firms See Ongoing Partner Training as Recruiting and Retention Tool

"You must have very clear objectives," observed strategy consultant Deborah Farone. "If you're producing a training session without knowing exactly what you want to get out of it, you're setting yourself up for failure."

By Patrick Smith | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | Thomas Spigolon

6 minute read

October 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

White & Case Adds O'Melveny Energy Project Development Partner in Houston

O'Melveny & Myers energy project development partner Monica Hwang, who has deep expertise in LNG projects, joined White & Case as a partner in Houston.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Surpassing Cravath Associate Pay Scale, Boutique Seeks to Stay Above Market

By raising associate pay above market, the boutique's leadership said it's seeking to reward associates for hard work on significant projects this year and also help with recruiting.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Here's Who Passed the July 2024 Texas Bar Exam

The July 2024 Texas Bar Examination pass list was made public on Monday, after the test-takers were notified of their results.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

1 minute read

October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Chamberlain Hrdlicka Hires New COO, First-Ever Chief Business Development, Marketing Officer

Looking to strategically grow, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry hired Erin Hulme as its chief operating officer, and Lisa Wilmore as its first chief business development and marketing officer.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

October 07, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Jones Day Adding 3 Winston Energy, Infrastructure Partners in Dallas

Winston & Strawn partner Rodney Moore has already joined Jones Day, and he said Samuel Peca and Scott Delaney will move soon once they finish pending matters.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

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