Legal Roundup
Dyllan Taxman Joins the Baylor Law Faculty
Dyllan Taxman will join the Baylor Law full-time faculty as an Assistant Professor of Law effective August 1, 2024.
Texas Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Pro-Life Law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully defended Texas’s pro-life laws, securing a unanimous decision from the Supreme Court of Texas upholding the Human Life Protection Act.
Sheppard Mullin Advised Guardion Health Sciences in Viactiv Sale and Stockholder Approval of Liquidation and Dissolution Plan
Sheppard Mullin represented Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GHSI) “Guardion” in the sale of its Viactiv business to Doctor’s Best Inc. for $17.2 million. Houston-based Guardion is a clinical nutrition company that offers a portfolio of science-based.
Karen M. Kennard Delivers Texas Tech University School of Law Commencement Speech
Karen M. Kennard, co-managing shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Austin office, gave the spring 2024 commencement speech at her alma mater, Texas Tech University School of Law.
Juanita DeLoach Named To Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s 2024 Sources Of Success Cohort
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) has selected Juanita DeLoach, a partner in Barnes & Thornburg’s Dallas office, to participate in its prestigious 2024 Sources of Success (SOS) cohort.
OAG Lawsuit Shuts Down Illicit Massage Business in Austin Area
On May 15, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit asking the Williamson County Courts to stop Sun Spa, located in Austin, Texas, from operating an illicit massage business on Pond Springs Road.
Bio Break: Dallas’ Monthly Life Sciences Happy Hour on June 6, 2024
We’re pleased to invite you to BIO BREAK – McDermott, Deloitte and BioNTX‘s monthly happy hour for the Dallas Life Sciences community!
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.