Legal Roundup
Baylor Law Students Advocate for Domestic Violence Awareness
In a united effort to raise awareness for domestic violence victims, Baylor Law students participated in Go Purple Day – a national event aimed at visually supporting those affected by domestic violence.
Vice Admiral (Ret.) U.S. Navy JAG Shares Leadership Advice at Agosto Center Lecture
During the third annual Agosto Center Lecture Tuesday at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nanette “Nan” DeRenzi, vice admiral (ret.) U.S. Navy JAG, presented “Keep Moving Forward: Awareness, Access, and Attitude.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Criminal Referral to DOJ Concerning Widespread Suspect Political Donations Made Through ActBlue’s Fundraising Platform
Attorney General Ken Paxton made a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) detailing the results of an investigation that revealed how suspicious actors seemingly use ActBlue’s political fundraising platform to make illegal straw donations.
Locke Lord’s Jennie Simmons Named 2024 Outstanding Business Leader in Law Honoree by Houston Business Journal
Jennie Simmons, Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s Corporate Practice Group, has been named a 2024 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Houston Business Journal as an Outstanding Business Leader in Law, recognizing Houston’s most successful women and business leaders.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit assisted the Texarkana Police Department in solving a 2014 homicide, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Cameron Cheatham for the murder of Xavier Rollins.
Reed Smith named a finalist for five Financial Times Innovation Awards
The Financial Times (FT) has nominated Reed Smith for five North American Innovative Lawyer Awards 2024, including, for the second year in a row, Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year.
Peter Chassman named Texas Lawyer’s IP Attorney of the Year
Reed Smith announced that Peter Chassman, partner and chair of the firmwide Intellectual Property Group, was selected as Texas Lawyer’s IP Attorney of the Year at the annual Texas Legal Awards.
Board of Law Examiners announces top scorers on July 2024 Texas Bar Exam
The Texas Board of Law Examiners announced the three individuals who scored the highest on the July 2024 Texas Bar Exam.
Steptoe & Johnson Adds Labor & Employment Duo to San Antonio Office
Soña Ramirez and Adam Boland recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s San Antonio office in the firm’s Labor & Employment Department.
Gene Besen and Lauren Smyth Honored at 2024 Texas Legal Awards
Bradley attorneys Gene Besen and Lauren Smyth were honored at the 2024 Texas Legal Awards.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
For the tenth consecutive year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) employees participate in “Go Purple Day” during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Texas Lawyer Names Locke Lord Houston Partner Mia Lorick as 2024 Influential Woman in Law Finalist
Locke Lord Houston Partner Mia Lorick was named by Texas Lawyer as a 2024 Influential Woman in Law finalist, an award that spotlights women lawyers in Texas, “who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.”
Troutman Pepper Shortlisted for Two Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America 2024 Awards
The Financial Times (FT) has shortlisted Troutman Pepper for its 2024 Innovative Lawyers Awards North America Awards.
HLSA President Hopes to Pave the Way for Future Students to Succeed in Law School
Julie Ramos, third-year student at South Texas College of Law Houston, is the 2024-25 president of the Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA). She will earn her JD degree in May 2025.
Daniel Penn Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Dallas Office
Daniel Penn recently joined the Dallas office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement on Amended Election Advisory from Texas Secretary of State
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement on the amended election advisory from Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
McGuireWoods Secures Dismissal of Federal Charges Against Texas Star Pharmacy Executives
McGuireWoods lawyers secured the dismissal of indictments against the executives of Texas Star Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy located in Plano, Texas.
South Texas Law Receives Insight Into Diversity 2024 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity Award
South Texas College of Law Houston is one of only three law schools in the nation to receive the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity- focused publication in higher education.
Don Godwin ’73 Joins the Trailblazer Speaker Series
Acclaimed Texas trial lawyer and SMU Dedman School of Law executive board member Donald E. Godwin has represented many well-known clients over his storied career.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement On Texas DACA Challenge Argued Today In Fifth Circuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement.