Legal Roundup
Partner Susan Fisher Named a Top 50 Attorney of Dallas by Attorney Intel
Thompson Coburn is thrilled to announce that partner Susan Fisher was recognized by Attorney Intel as part of its Top 50 Attorneys of Dallas for 2023.
Inside Out: Empowering Communities to Make Energy Possible on October 12, 2023
West Coast Land Use and Environment attorney Jennifer Hernandez will participate in the EnerGeo Alliance Annual Conference in Houston, Texas.
Polsinelli Adds Private Equity Shareholder Monica Diddell in Houston
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed Monica A. Diddell as a new shareholder in the firm’s Private Equity Practice and in the Houston office.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Yelp Over Discrimination Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Yelp after the company violated Texas’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act by appending inaccurate and misleading language to listings on pregnancy resource centers appearing in the search results on Yelp’s app and website.
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.