Legal Roundup
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig’s Jacob Bundick Recognized for Community Impact by MyVegas
Jacob D. Bundick, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Las Vegas, Houston, and Dallas offices, has been honored among the “Top 100 Men of Success” by MyVegas.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Six Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Named 2020 “Lawyers of the Year” By Best Lawyers in America
Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that six of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective practices by Best Lawyers in America.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: Oil & Gas Dealmaker Patrick Knapp Joins McGuireWoods in Texas
McGuireWoods continues to strengthen its Texas oil and gas industry capabilities with the arrival of partner Patrick Knapp, who brings nearly a decade of experience representing domestic and international energy companies in major deals to the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Joins Locke Lord’s Public Finance Practice Group as Partner in Dallas Office
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has joined Locke Lord’s Dallas office as a Partner in the Firm’s nationally recognized Public Finance Practice Group.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Department of Labor Orders Kinder Morgan to Pay Back Pay, Damages and Fees for Retaliation Against Whistleblower
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Kinder Morgan Inc. – an energy infrastructure company based in Houston, Texas - to pay a former employee back wages, damages, and attorney's fees after an investigation found that the company violated the whistleblower provisions of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act (PSIA).
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Texas Center for Legal Ethics Awards Charles ‘Skip’ Watson the 2019 Jack Pope Award for Integrity and Professionalism
Charles “Skip” Watson, a shareholder in the Austin office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been honored with the 2019 Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Award by the Texas Center for Legal Ethics.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Shari Heyen Named to List of ‘Women Who Mean Business’
The Houston Business Journal has selected Shari L. Heyen, Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Houston office and Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice, among its 2019 “Women Who Mean Business.” Heyen is recognized in the category of “Outstanding Leaders in Law.”
MAYER BROWN: 10 Mayer Brown lawyers named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers 2020
Mayer Brown announced that 10 lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 report in the following categories and cities.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Locke Lord Dallas Partner and Former Texas 5th District Court of Appeals Justice Elizabeth Lang Miers Elected Chair of American Bar Association’s Judicial Division
Dallas Partner Elizabeth Lang Miers, a member of Locke Lord’s Appellate Practice Group, was sworn in as 2019-2020 Chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Judicial Division during the ABA’s Annual Meeting.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: GT Energy Attorneys, Practice Areas Recognized in 2019 Legal 500 U.S. Guide
Four Energy attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the The Legal 500 2019 U.S. Guide. The firm’s Energy Practice continues to increasingly receive recognition from Legal 500, listed for three energy practice areas in 2019.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith shortlisted for Excellence in Maritime Law in the Lloyd’s List Americas Awards
Hosted by Lloyd’s List, an authority on maritime news since 1734, the awards recognize and reward excellence in the shipping and maritime industry.
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: New Faces and Stalwarts Ranked Among "Best Lawyers in America"
Best Lawyers® selected 45 Shook attorneys for inclusion in its 2020 edition, including Firm Chair Madeleine McDonough chosen for FDA Law.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: 252 Bradley Attorneys Listed in 2020 The Best Lawyers in America
Bradley is pleased to announce that 252 of the firm’s attorneys are included in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most highly regarded attorney referral publications, which is now in its 26th year.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020 List
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that 20 attorneys earned Best Lawyers 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in their respective practice areas, receiving the top nod from Best Lawyers.
Schwartz Honored as Distinguished Alumna of Brenham ISD
Partner Kay Schwartz was highlighted in the KWHI article, “Brenham ISD to Honor ‘Distinguished Alumni.”
JONES DAY: Thomas York elected to leadership of State Bar of Texas Antitrust Section
Thomas D. York, an associate in Jones Day's Antitrust & Competition Law Practice, was elected Chair of the State Bar of Texas' Antitrust & Business Litigation Section at its annual meeting in Dallas.
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: The HBJ Selects Shook Houston Managing Partner Jennise Stubbs for Leadership Honor
The Houston Business Journal selected Shook Houston Managing Partner Jennise Stubbs as a member of the 2019 class of “Women Who Mean Business.” The publication chooses women leaders who are making an impact in their industry, business and community.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods Counsels Speedway Motorsports in $234 Million Auto Racing Merger
McGuireWoods serves as legal counsel to Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI) in a major deal that will realign ownership of some of the nation’s most storied NASCAR racing venues, including Charlotte Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway.
JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Attorney Maggie Murphy is Elected to AILA Board of Governors
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, congratulates Austin Office Managing Principal Maggie Murphy on her recent election to the Board of Governors for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
BAKER MCKENZIE LLP: Baker McKenzie's North American Corporate & Securities Practice Celebrates Community Service Day
Baker McKenzie's North America Corporate & Securities Practice made a significant impact serving ten communities across three countries in its 2019 Community Service Day.