Legal Roundup
Littler Elects Five New Members to 2024 Board of Directors
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has elected five new members to its 2024 board of directors: William Anthony (New York), Kristine Grady Derewicz (Philadelphia), Danielle Herring (Houston), Charlotte Main (Atlanta) and Stephan Swinkels (Amsterdam)
Baylor Law Announces the Winners of The Closer 2024 Transactional Law Competition
Now in its eighth consecutive year, The Closer Transactional Law Competition, organized by Baylor Law, is an innovative, invitation-only transactional law competition showcasing the best and brightest law students from institutions committed to excellence in practical transactional law training.
Owner’s Roundtable on January 30, 2024
Richard Kalson will co-lead the “Owner’s Roundtable” open forum discussion at the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors Annual Meeting.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC to Sponsor NAPE Summit in Houston
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC will once again participate as a sponsor in the North American Prospect Expo (NAPE) Summit in Houston, Texas.
UH Law Center receives nine Education Digital Marketing Awards
The University of Houston Law Center has been recognized in a national competition for outstanding digital advertising and marketing communications.
Ramy Elmasri to Share Insights on Information Requests for DSU Claims at 2024 LEA Conference
Texas Managing Partner Ramy P. Elmasri will present on the topic of information requests for DSU claims at the 2024 Loss Executives Association (LEA) Annual Meeting and Educational Conference on Thursday, February 1.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Responds to Biden Administration’s Demand that Texas “Cease and Desist” Securing its Border
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has responded to a cease-and-desist letter sent by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) demanding that Texas end its enhanced border security measures in Eagle Pass’s Shelby Park.
Baker McKenzie Adds Leading Energy Litigation Team in Texas
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has announced that highly regarded litigators David Baay, Jack Massey, Kelsey Machado, Ian Shelton and Matthew (Matt) Rawlinson have joined the Firm in Houston.
Holland & Knight Represents QuarterNorth Energy in Sale to Talos Energy
Holland & Knight advised QuarterNorth Energy Inc. (QNE) in its $1.29 billion acquisition by Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO).
Significant D&O Coverage Cases in Second Half of 2023 on January 24
Gary L. Gassman and Rafael Rivera will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Significant D&O Coverage Cases in Second Half of 2023."
Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement Ending Litigation with Former Employees
Last year, Attorney General Paxton was fully exonerated by the state legislature following an impeachment trial that was engineered by his political enemies.
Ashley Aten Selected as DBJ 2024 Leaders in Diversity Award Honoree
Ashley Aten, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Dallas office, was selected as a 2024 Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) Leader in Diversity honoree.
Greenberg Traurig’s Brian E. Mason Named to D Magazine ‘Best Lawyers Under 40’ List
Brian E. Mason, a Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Dallas office, was named to D Magazine’s 2024 “Best Lawyers Under 40” list. This year marks Mason’s fifth time being recognized by the publication.
Dinsmore Makes Lone Star State Debut: Introduces New Team in Houston
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is full throttle going into 2024, announcing another office addition, this time in the Lone Star State.
John M. O'Quinn Law Building featured on cover of preLaw Magazine, UH Law Center receives multiple recognitions
The University of Houston Law Center earned four distinctions in the National Jurist’s preLaw Magazine Winter 2024 edition, with a notable placement on the cover for having one of the country’s Best Law School Buildings.
University of Houston Law Center Dean Leonard M. Baynes celebrates a decade of distinguished service
The University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) is commemorating the leadership of Leonard M. Baynes, the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Chair, professor of law and dean.
Lawline CLE | Reproductive Health and Privacy: The Landscape One Year from Dobbs on January 18, 2024
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder, Adam Laughton, will present the Lawline CLE titled “Reproductive Health and Privacy: The Landscape One Year from Dobbs.”
IP Scholar Shani Shisha to join SMU Dedman Law
SMU Dedman School of Law welcomes Shani Shisha as an Assistant Professor of Law in Fall 2024.
Sheppard Mullin Partner Bill Mateja Elected Dallas Bar Association’s 150th President
Sheppard Mullin is proud to announce that partner Bill Mateja has become the Dallas Bar Association’s 115th President, effective January 1, 2024.
D Magazine Names Two Holland & Knight Attorneys to 2024 Best Lawyers Under 40 List
Holland & Knight Partners Gemma Galeoto and David Lawrence have been recognized among the Best Lawyers Under 40 by D Magazine.