Legal Roundup
Nelson Mullins Expands in Texas, Opens New Office Location
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, announces today the opening of an office in Houston, Texas with the addition of 10 litigation and corporate attorneys.
UH Law Center Professor Duncan honored for teaching excellence by local legal organization
The Houston Lawyers Association has named University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) Professor Meredith J. Duncan (J.D. ‘93) as the recipient of the 2024 Roberson L. King Excellence in Education Award.
Four UHLC alumni to serve on the 2024-2025 Houston Bar Foundation Boar
The Houston Bar Foundation introduced Linda Hester as the 2024 chair at the Foundation’s annual luncheon in March.
Thurgood Marshall Legal Society Honored by NBLSA
The National Black Law Students Association has honored the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society with its award for the country’s best medium-sized chapter.
Commercial Litigation Partner Mitch Reid Joins Fox Rothschild in Denver and Dallas
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Mitch A. Reid has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department.
Greenberg Traurig’s Regina Pearson Appointed ABA Construction Law Forum’s Infrastructure, Energy & Environment Division Chair
Regina Pearson, a Corporate and Energy & Natural Resources shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Austin office, was appointed incoming chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Construction Law Forum’s Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment Division (Division 10).
Mayor Watson Named Commencement Speaker
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been announced as commencement speaker for the 2024 Sunflower Ceremony.
Women in Bar Leadership Spotlight Series: Samantha Torres ’13 and Brittny Mandarino ’20
South Texas Law alumnae currently serve or have served in a number of key positions with the Houston Bar Association (HBA), State Bar of Texas, and Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA).
Dykema Advises CPS Energy in its Acquisition of Texas Gas Plants
Dykema, a leading national law firm, acted as legal advisor to CPS Energy in its acquisition of natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas from Talen Energy for $785 million subject to customary net working capital adjustments at closing.
Jayme L. Butcher Recognized as a 2024 Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
Blank Rome is pleased to announce that Jayme L. Butcher has been recognized as a Woman of Distinction in Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania’s 2024 Awards of Distinction.
Women in Bar Leadership Spotlights Continue: Amy Dunn Taylor ’82
South Texas Law alumnae currently serve or have served in a number of key positions with the Houston Bar Association (HBA), State Bar of Texas, and Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA).
UH Law Center celebrates top 1L academic achievers
The University of Houston Law Center hosted its annual Student Academic Achievement Reception this spring to congratulate excelling students in the Top 30% of their 1L, first semester class.
Greenberg Traurig’s Houston Office, Roland Garcia Selected as HBJ 2024 Diversity in Business Award Honorees
Both the Houston office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and office Shareholder Roland Garcia were selected by the Houston Business Journal (HBJ) as 2024 Diversity in Business Award honorees.
DLA Piper welcomes Andrew Walker as a partner in the Private Equity Practice
DLA Piper is pleased to welcome Andrew Walker as an Austin-based partner in the firm’s Private Equity Practice.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference 34th Annual Forum on April 4-5, 2024
Panelists will explore issues relating to standing to appeal in bankruptcy and recent developments surrounding the “person aggrieved” standard in a moot court format.
Spotlighting South Texas Law Alumnae Who Have Led the Way in Local, State Bar Associations
For the first time in history, in 2024, women hold the four top leadership roles of the State Bar of Texas — president of the State Bar, chair of the State Bar Board, president of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and chair of Texas Young Lawyers Association Board.
IECA 2024 Spring Education Conference on April 3-5, 2024
Learn about the details of gas asset management agreements, including the rules and policies behind them.
UHLC wins regional ABA Appellate Advocacy Competition, advances to nationals
University Houston Law Center (UHLC) students Frank Chambers and Nathan Halaney were named Regional Champions at the 2024 American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC) Regional Tournament in Boston, earning them a spot in the ABA nationals in April.
Blank Rome Recognized in Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Real Estate Deals and Dealmakers of 2023
Blank Rome is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Best Real Estate Deals of 2023” awards program.
Vedder Price Recognized in Ishka 2023 Deal of the Year Award Winners
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that the firm held a key role in two transactions awarded in Ishka's 2023 Deals of the Year list, providing legal advisory in two of the largest client transactions recognized by the organization this year.