Legal Roundup
Sheppard Mullin Partner Steve Peterson Named Co-Chair of Veterans At Sheppard
Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce that Houston partner Steve Peterson has been named co-chair of the firm’s Veterans At Sheppard (“VAS”) affinity group. He will share leadership responsibilities for VAS with co-chairs Brittany Walter and Quincey Collins.
2024 Texas Federal Tax Institute on June 5, 2024
Tax attorneys Abbey Garber and Lee Meyercord will serve as speakers during the tax controversy session at the Texas Federal Tax Institute's 2024 Conference in San Antonio.
From the Tonight Show to Texas Law Review
Sydney Jean Gottfried applied for Texas Law while working in late night TV in New York City, and she’s brought her background and talents to Austin.
STCL Houston Receives National Award for Pivotal Role in 1917 Riots
STCL Houston was recently awarded the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Champion of Justice Legal Award at the 2024 Race Matters Seminar in Baltimore.
Tomas Pradia Recognized Among the Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers in Texas
Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce that Houston associate Tomas Pradia has been selected for inclusion in The National Black Lawyers’ 2024 “Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers in Texas” list, an honor awarded to the top 40 African American attorneys under the age of 40 in each state who have demonstrated excellence and have achieved outstanding results in their careers.
BakerHostetler litigation bench continues to expand with addition of acclaimed catastrophic accident response partner Greg Dillard in Houston
Greg Dillard has joined BakerHostetler’s Houston office as a partner in the firm’s nationwide Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Energy Industry team.
UH Law Centers hosts Spring Small and Midsize Firm Open House
Law students and recent graduates connected with more than 40 law firms during the 2024 Spring Small and Midsize Firm Open House, hosted by the University of Houston Law Center Career Development Office.
STCL Houston Receives National Award for Pivotal Role in 1917 Riots
STCL Houston was recently awarded the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Champion of Justice Legal Award at the 2024 Race Matters Seminar in Baltimore.
A Serendipitous Connection
On Nov. 4, 2023, Texas Law’s South Lawn was filled with live music, burnt orange balloons, and the smell of barbecue for the 25th annual Texas Law Tailgate Extravaganza.
Two Reed Smith lawyers named to INvolve Empower Executive Role Model List
Partners Elizabeth Brandon and Julia López have been named to the 2024 INvolve Empower Executive Role Model List for the second consecutive year, global law firm Reed Smith announced.
Class of 2024 Student Awards
On May 10, 2024, the 97th graduating class was hooded in Moody Coliseum.
Dwayne L. Mason’s Concludes Term as HIPLA President; Continues Involvement with Association
Dwayne L. Mason, Intellectual Property Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Houston office, concluded his 2023–2024 term as President of the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association (HIPLA).
Top Gun XV: Nation’s Best Law Student Advocates Head to Baylor Law for High-Stakes Mock Trial Competition
Top student advocates from across the nation will compete in the fifteenth annual Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition, set to take place from May 29 to June 2 at Baylor Law in Waco.
Alumni Voices: Elizabeth Noël Harwerth
King Charles III honored alumna Elizabeth Noël Harwerth ’71 last year with the Order of the British Empire for her outstanding services to international trade.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Kim Kelly Speaks at Regional Pool and Hot Tub Industry Conference
Kim Kelly, an Associate in Steptoe & Johnson’s Dallas office recently addressed attendees of the North Texas Chapter of the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) on the “Top 6 Employer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.”
The Book on Blockchain: Jones Day lawyers pen Blockchain for Business Lawyers
Lawyers from Jones Day have produced a go-to resource for legal professionals seeking practical information regarding blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
UHLC student Billy Gillis-Harry secures approval for her immigration petition
University of Houston Law Center student Deborah Billy Gillis-Harry (J.D. candidate ‘25) recently received approval for her EB-2 National Interest Waiver under the Exceptional Ability category.
Susan Briones Receives 2023 Nbi Outstanding Faculty Award
Dallas Partner Susan E. Briones recently received the National Business Institute’s (NBI) 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files for Stay and Injunction to Stop Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Rights and Title IX
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amended complaint along with a motion for a stay of agency action and a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s attempt to unlawfully remove protections for women in educational institutions under Title IX.
Privacy Concerns and Data/Legal Risks for Small to Medium Business and Startups on May 23, 2024
Data privacy attorney Rachel Marmor will participate in the 37th Annual Technology Law Conference, hosted by The University of Texas School of Law Continuing Legal Education (UT Law CLE).