Legal Roundup
Cassandra Mott and Sarah Frazier Recognized at ACG Houston’s Women’s Forum 10th Anniversary Celebration
Blank Rome partners Sarah H. Frazier and Cassandra G. Mott, who serves as co-chair of the firm’s Houston office, were recognized at the Association for Corporate Growth (“ACG”) Houston’s Women’s Forum 10th Anniversary Celebration, which honored current and past ACG Houston women chapter presidents and Women’s Forum chairs.
Maritime Law Updates on November 22, 2023
The ever-evolving maritime legal landscape requires industry players to keep themselves abreast with current trends to navigate their businesses through potential challenges.
Baylor Law Launches Family Law Clinic to Empower Self-Represented Litigants
Baylor Law announces the launch of its Family Law Clinic, set to begin operation in fall 2024.
South Texas Law Receives $26K Grant for Fellows to Support Outreach for Low-Income Tax Clinic
The Texas Bar Foundation recently awarded South Texas College of Law Houston $26,400 for post-graduate fellowships in the Low-Income Tax Clinic (LITC).
Epstein Becker Green’s Edward J. Loya, Jr., Elected as Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that Edward J. Loya, Jr., Member of the Firm, has been elected a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and named a Sustaining Life Fellow.
Greenberg Traurig Reaches Milestone; Celebrates 20th Year in Texas
Greenberg Traurig, LLP is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Texas.
Life-like CGI influencers ignite legal and ethical questions, says speaker at HIPLA Fall Lecture
Prominent media and entertainment law scholar Victoria L. Schwartz explored the emerging trend of virtual influencers engaging in brand endorsements during the 30th Annual Fall Lecture hosted by the University of Houston Law Center’s Institute for Intellectual Property & Information Law this November.
Veterans Day Spotlight: Former Jag and Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht Honors Veterans in Talk at Stcl Houston
In an early celebration of Veterans Day, South Texas College of Law Houston hosted Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht for a discussion about his service as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Navy Reserve and about the importance of the U.S. Military in protecting our freedoms as a nation.
Baylor Law Mock Trial Team Crowned Champions
Baylor Law’s mock trial team won the 2023 Tournament of Champions (TOC), the second time Baylor Law has won this prestigious competition.
‘This is the best law school for veterans.’
Only months before attending Texas Law, Josh Davis ’21 was piloting a Black Hawk helicopter in Afghanistan.
Championing Veterans: Baylor Law Veterans Clinic Honors Advocates of the Year
The Baylor Law Veterans Clinic proudly announces the 2023 Advocate of the Year Awards, recognizing exceptional commitment and dedication to serving the legal needs of Central Texas veterans.
Bradley’s Samuel M. Dearstyne Awarded “Rookie of the Year” by DRI Young Lawyers
Bradley is pleased to announce that Samuel M. Dearstyne was recognized with the DRI Young Lawyers Committee’s “Rookie of the Year” award at the DRI Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas on October 27.
16th Biennial Parker C. Fielder Oil, Gas, and Energy Tax Conference on November 16 - 17, 2023
Energy and tax attorneys Amish Shah and Madeleine Tan will participate in UT Law CLE's 16th Biennial Parker C. Fielder Oil, Gas, and Energy Tax Conference in Houston.
Reed Smith partners honored as ‘On the Rise’ at 2023 Texas Legal Awards
Texas Lawyer has honored two Reed Smith partners, Sarah Cummings Stewart and Arturo Muñoz Holguin, as ‘On the Rise’ at its 2023 Texas Legal Awards.
Ballard Spahr Shortlisted in Two Categories for Financial Times Law Firm Innovation Awards
Ballard Spahr’s culture of innovation and accomplishments in bringing leading-edge solutions to the practice and business of law have earned the firm a spot on shortlists for two Financial Times’ annual awards for innovation.
Holland & Knight INTA Reception on November 15, 2023
Please join Holland & Knight for a private cocktail reception and shopping event during the International Trademark Association's (INTA) 2023 Leadership Meeting in Houston.
Pro Bono Month Honors for Texas Law and Community
The month of October—during which law schools and organizations across the country observe a celebration of pro bono service—saw a wave of recognition for members of the Texas Law community, and even an award for the law school itself, for contributions to public service and pro bono projects.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Awards Over $35 Million in Crime Victim Assistance to Texas Nonprofits
Attorney General Ken Paxton awarded over $35 million in grant funds to nonprofit organizations and local governments across Texas to assist victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Nicole Williams shares experiences in leadership, DEI on Texas panel
At the Texas Minority Council Program’s Annual Conference, Thompson Coburn Dallas Managing Partner Nicole Williams shared details of her leadership style and approach to DEI as well as career development advice for young diverse attorneys.
McGuireWoods’ Dallas Office Moves to New Uptown Location
McGuireWoods has relocated its Dallas office to The Link at Uptown, a 25-story Class AA office tower.