Legal Roundup
Mayer Brown expands International Arbitration practice with addition of David Weiss
Mayer Brown announced today that international arbitration lawyer David Weiss has joined the firm as a partner in Houston, further expanding the Houston office’s international arbitration bench. David joins from King & Spalding.
Greenberg Traurig’s Nicholas Martin Named to Honorable Lee Yeakel Intellectual Property Inn of Court
Nicholas Martin, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Austin office, has been selected to join the Honorable Lee Yeakel Intellectual Property Inn of Court.
South Texas College of Law Houston President and Dean Will Step Down Next Summer
Century-old South Texas College of Law Houston’s 11th President and Dean Michael F. Barry has announced he will not seek reappointment to his leadership role when his term ends next summer.
Heritage Honored: UH Law Center's new installations celebrate legal legacies
The University of Houston Law Center debuted three new installations celebrating the significant achievements of its African American and Hispanic law graduates and faculty.
Clark Hill’s Betsy Kamin Inducted Into American College of Trial Lawyers
Clark Hill Member Betsy Kamin was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers during the organization’s annual meeting on Sept. 22 in San Diego.
Greenberg Traurig’s Demetrius G. McDaniel and Albert Wynn Named to Lawyers of Color 2023 Top Lobbyists & Influencers List
Two members of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Government Law & Policy Practice were named to Lawyers of Color’s 2023 Top Lobbyists & Influencers list.
Real Talk: A Seat at the Table with Women Surviving and Thriving in Big Law
On September 19, SMU Dedman School of Law welcomed 10 incredible alumnae back to campus for "Real Talk: A Seat at the Table with Women Surviving and Thriving in Big Law," sponsored by the Jennifer M. Collins Women's Leadership Initiative.
UHLC students gain insights from transactional lawyers at lunch & learn
University of Houston Law Center Career Development Office hosted its inaugural Transactional Lunch & Learn earlier this month.
Mackenzie Wallace Discusses Biden Administration's Short-Term Health Plan Proposal
The Biden administration's proposal to limit the duration of short-term health plans to three months could lead to an increase in the uninsured rate, as Thompson Coburn health care partner Mackenzie Wallace discussed in a recent interview with Healthcare Finance News.
Bye Bye Bye! Legal Considerations Relating to Departing Employees on October 4, 2023
Employee departures present a number of challenges for companies, including HR issues, information transfer and governance, legal holds, litigation risks, and other considerations.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Senior Staff Promotions
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced several promotions among his senior staff, appointing Suzanna Hupp as Director of Government Relations, James Lloyd as Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation, and Ryan Walters as Chief of the Special Litigation Division.
Rebekah Miller and Anna Jennings Win Baylor Law’s 2023 Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Competition
Finalists in Baylor Law’s annual Dawson & Sodd PLLC Moot Court Competition demonstrated their appellate advocacy skills before a distinguished panel of judges and a crowd of fellow students on Monday, September 25, in the James Kronzer Appellate Advocacy Courtroom.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Corporate Practice in Texas with Additions of Douglas Lionberger and James Brown
Experienced corporate attorneys Douglas Lionberger and James Brown have joined Holland & Knight in Houston as partners in the Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group. Both were previously partners at Winston & Strawn.
12 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide
Bradley is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys have been selected to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide.
Two Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Recognized In 2023 Texas Super Lawyers
Two attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg’s Dallas office have been named to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list.
Super Lawyers Recognizes 49 Holland & Knight Attorneys
Super Lawyers has named 49 Holland & Knight attorneys in Texas as "Super Lawyers" for 2023.
Statement from Attorney General Ken Paxton Upon Reinstatement as Attorney General of Texas
It is my great honor to be back to work.
Ten Reed Smith attorneys highlighted in Super Lawyers Texas
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that 10 Texas-based lawyers, located in the firm’s Houston and Dallas offices, have been featured in Super Lawyers’ list of Texas attorneys.
10 Bradley Partners Named to 2023 Texas Super Lawyers List
Bradley is pleased to announce that 10 partners in the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to the 2023 edition of Texas Super Lawyers.
Sheppard Mullin Attorneys Named 2023 “Texas Super Lawyers”
Partners Gemma Descoteaux, Stephen Fox, John Keville, Andrius Kontrimas and Bill Mateja were named “2023 Texas Super Lawyers” by Super Lawyers.