Legal Roundup
Nelson Mullins Boosts Texas Growth, Brings in Distinguished Corporate Energy and International Partners in Houston
Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP continues its strategic expansion in Texas with the addition of two distinguished attorneys in its Houston office. Rocio Guadalupe Mendoza, a highly regarded corporate lawyer with extensive experience in the energy sector, joins the firm’s Corporate practice group from Paul Hastings LLP.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Dallas Office Managing Partner Elizabeth Mack Discusses Post-Merger Opportunities With Dallas Business Journal
Elizabeth Mack, managing partner of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Dallas office, spoke with the Dallas Business Journal about the recent combination between Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper.
Jones Day welcomes Joseph Herbster to Energy Practice, Houston Office
Joseph Herbster has joined the Firm as of counsel in the Energy Practice, based in the Houston Office.
Baylor Law School: A Legacy of Practical Training
In the 1850s, as Texas grew as a state, Baylor University’s leaders recognized a growing need for skilled lawyers produced at a law school that would offer more than theoretical knowledge.
St. Mary’s University to Inaugurate 14th President on Friday
St. Mary’s University on Friday, Feb. 14, inaugurate Winston F. Erevelles, Ph.D., as the institution’s 14th president during a Eucharistic Celebration and Investiture Ceremony.
New State Court Hears Arguments at Law School
Texas’ new 15th Court of Appeals has a home at Texas Law: the Eidman Courtroom.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Opinion Protecting High School Sports from Competitors Abusing Dangerous “Gender Transition” Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion detailing that an alleged “gender transition” is not a valid medical purpose for student-athletes to take steroids and that the University Interscholastic League (“UIL”) should prohibit students abusing such drugs from competitions.
Shook Corporate Services Partner Awarded Americas M&A Deal of the Year Award
Shook Partner James Mayor advised Thermon Group Holdings, Inc., a global leader in industrial process heating solutions, on its acquisition of Vapor Power International, which received the Americas M&A Deal of the Year (Middle Markets) award at the Global M&A Network M&A Atlas awards ceremony on February 6, 2025 in New York City.
Dedman Law to Offer Online Master of Legal Studies Beginning in Fall 2025
A new, online master’s degree from SMU Dedman School of Law is aimed at helping non-lawyers better understand the legal system, improve their negotiation and communication skills, and enhance their ability to navigate complex regulatory issues.
Clausen Miller Celebrates Two Years in Dallas Office
Clausen Miller is pleased to announce the second anniversary of the opening of its Dallas, Texas office.
St. Mary’s Law National Dispute Resolution Team members named national champs
Two members of the St. Mary’s University School of Law National Dispute Resolution Team were named national champions at the American Bar Association National Negotiation Competition Finals on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Chicago.
SMU Dedman School of Law Welcomes Lance Caughfield as Director of Advocacy Programs
SMU Dedman School of Law is thrilled to welcome Lance Caughfield as the new Director of Advocacy Programs and Assistant Clinical Professor of Legal Advocacy. A board-certified appellate attorney, Caughfield brings nearly 30 years of experience as a practitioner, coach, and instructor in advocacy.
Wheelock Marks the Sixth Healthcare Hire in 2025 as Firm Continues Healthcare Practice Expansion
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Healthcare partner Ashley Wheelock has joined the firm in Houston. She was most recently a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke.
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Renegade Infrastructure in Close of Inaugural Equity Commitment From Energy Spectrum Capital
Troutman Pepper Locke represented Renegade Infrastructure LLC (Renegade), an independent energy company that provides a full suite of midstream services to oil and gas producers across North America, in the close of its inaugural equity capital commitment from management and Energy Spectrum Partners VIII LP (Energy Spectrum), a Texas-based private equity firm.
Jones Day's Nia Ballard among The National Black Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40" in Texas
Nia Ballard, an associate in the Firm's Financial Markets Practice in the Houston Office, is included in The National Black Lawyers' list of "Top 40 Under 40" lawyers in the State of Texas.
UH Law Center’s Government and Public Interest Table Talk Connects Students to Public Service Careersevent image
The University of Houston Law Center’s Career Development Office kicked off the spring semester with its annual Government & Public Interest Table Talk.
LL.M. Alum Undertakes Pioneering Pursuits in Space
In 2024, Alina Nassar Jorge, LL.M. ’02 delivered a keynote speech at the 10th annual Space Traffic Management Conference, hosted by her alma mater, The University of Texas at Austin.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Documents from Dallas and Irving School Districts to Ensure That No Boys Are Competing in Girls’ Sports
Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested an extensive list of documents from Dallas Independent School District (“ISD”) and Irving ISD to ensure that the districts are not allowing boys to compete in girls’ sports.
Reed Smith names Gillian Ward as chief marketing and business development officer
Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Gillian Ward, a senior leader with nearly two decades in C-level roles in law firms, has joined the firm as chief marketing and business development officer, a role that has been redefined to reflect the firm’s strategic focus on business development.
Nicole Williams Named as Lawdragon 500 Leading Antitrust & Competition Lawyer
Thompson Coburn partner Nicole Williams was recognized in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers list, which highlights lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership in navigating the complex landscape of antitrust and competition law.