Legal Roundup
GREENBERG TRAURIG: David J. Dykeman Presents at CJP Lifesciences L’chaim Networking Event
David J. Dykeman, patent attorney and co-chair of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group and Boston Intellectual Property & Technology (IP) Group, organized the Lifesciences L’chaim Networking Event hosted by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) held April 4.
DLA PIPER: Firm announces partnership promotions for 2019
DLA Piper made the following announcement on April 2
BAKER HOSTETLER: Four BakerHostetler Partners Named 2019 BTI Client Service All-Stars
The BTI Consulting Group, Inc., of Wellesley, Mass., announced that four BakerHostetler partners have been named as 2019 BTI Client Service All-Stars.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Shari Heyen to Speak at National Diversity Council Conference
Shari Heyen, Co-Chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice and Co-Managing Shareholder of the Houston office has been selected to participate in the National Diversity Council’s 15th Annual Diversity and Leadership Conference, April 8-12 in Dallas.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Success of Foley Gardere Combination Highlighted in Texas Lawyer
Texas Lawyer highlighted the success of the combination of Foley & Lardner and Gardere Wynne Sewell, “Foley & Lardner Reaps Big Gains from Gardere Merger.” It looked back on the combination on the occasion of its one-year anniversary.
JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Expands Employment Litigation Practice with Danielle Alexis Matthews in Dallas
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Danielle Alexis Matthews has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a Principal.
MCCATHERN PLLC: McCathern Partner Honors Dallas Judiciary at D Magazine Event
On Thursday, February 28, McCathern partner Ty Sheaks joined distinguished members of the Dallas legal community to celebrate the Dallas legal field at City Place Tower.
MCCATHERN PLLC: McCathern Sponsors Ryan Siddique Memorial Golf Tournament
Four members of the McCathern Law Firm, Jesse Cromwell, Jesse Hoffman, Brett Chisum, and Joey Sampson, enjoyed a day of golf at the Cowboys Gold Club as McCathern sponsored the Ryan Siddique Scholarship Fund, which works to provide financial scholarships and support services to students diagnosed with epilepsy.
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding To Support Border Security Operations in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced $4.7 million in federal Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) funding to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies along the border.
DYKEMA GOSSETT: Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Dykema’s 6th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations
Dykema, a national law firm and the leading law firm in dental services, is proud to announce that Boxing Hall of Famer, Olympic Champion and bestselling author Sugar Ray Leonard will serve as the keynote speaker at Dykema’s 6thAnnual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations, which is set to take place at The Omni Dallas Hotel from July 10-12, 2019.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Melko Reappointed to Houston Bar Association’s Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Council
Partner John Melko was reappointed to the Houston Bar Association’s Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section Council.
BRYAN CAVE: Massey to Present at Aviation Law Section Mid-Year Meeting
Irvine Partner Shalem Massey will present as a featured speaker March 29 at the State Bar of Texas Aviation Law Section Mid-Year Meeting in Irving, Texas.
BRYAN CAVE: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Named the Top Data Privacy Firm by JD Supra
JD Supra, one of the leading publishers of legal news and information for C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media and other professionals, named Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner as the “Top Data Collection & Use Firm”.
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Shook-Client Relationship Finalist for ACC/Texas Lawbook Creative Partnership Award
he Houston Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel and Texas Lawbookselected the team of Shook, Hardy & Bacon and Carriage Services’ Legal Counsel Mike Elliott as a finalist for its Creative Partnership Award.
BRYAN CAVE: JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards 2019
Five attorneys from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner have been recognized as 2019 JD Supra Top Authors.
CLARK HILL: Former GOP Congressman John Culberson Joins Clark Hill's Government & Public Affairs Practice in D.C. & Houston
Clark Hill announced the addition of former U.S. Congressman John A. Culberson to its Government and Public Affairs Practice in the firm’s Washington, D.C. and Houston offices.
MCGINNIS LOCHRIDGE: Ashton G. Cumberbatch, Jr. To Be Honored by The First Tee of Greater Austin
On Monday, March 25, Ashton G. Cumberbatch, Jr., Special Counsel with McGinnis Lochridge, will be honored at The First Tee of Greater Austin’s 11th Annual 9 Core Values Awards Luncheon.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Commends Governor Abbott’s Appointment of Assistant Texas Solicitor General Kristofer Monson to Chief Administrative Law Judge
Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded Governor Greg Abbott’s appointment of current Texas Assistant Solicitor General Kristofer Monson to Chief Administrative Law Judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). The Chief Administrative Law Judge oversees SOAH, which is a forum for the conduct of adjudicative hearings in the executive branch of state government.
PECKAR & ABRAMSON: Jackson Mabry Joins Dallas Office of National Construction Law Firm Peckar & Abramson as an Associate
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Jackson Mabry has joined the firm’s Dallas office as an Associate.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
BlueCross/Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS), a Dallas health care company, will pay $75,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced.