Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

Senior reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys covers the business of law in Texas. Contact her at [email protected] On Twitter: @BrendaSJeffreys

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June 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation

"There were several dips in law firm pro bono engagement during and immediately after the pandemic, but that appears to be turning a corner."

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Busy in Texas, Polsinelli Adds a Foley Shareholder in Dallas, an Office in Fort Worth

The firm has considered opening an office in Fort Worth for years, and took the opportunity to acquire the four-lawyer Commercial Law Advisors.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

June 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

McGinnis Lochridge Adds Executive Director From Midsize Oklahoma Law Firm

Silvano Parducci said he sees great opportunity as executive director of Austin-founded McGinnis Lochridge, because the Texas market is a 'hotbed' right now.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Cooley Grows Compensation, Benefits Practice With Cadwalader, Wilson Sonsini Partners

Cooley adds partners in Washington, D.C., and San Diego as the firm's public company clients are seeking advice on increasingly complete compensation and benefits matters.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 07, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Spending Too Much Time on Emails? This Pillsbury IP Partner Developed an AI Tool to Solve the Problem

Josh Tucker, a Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman IP partner in Austin, had one goal: "I want to be able to yell at my computer and make it do what I want."

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

June 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Sidley Private Equity Partner Joins Willkie to Lead New Dallas Office

Sidley Austin partner J. Holt Foster III, who joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher in its new Dallas office, was attracted to the firm's focus on midmarket private equity.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

June 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Locke Lord Beefs Up in Boston With Burns & Levinson Co-Chair of Business Litigation

Andrea Martin joined Locke Lord as a litigation partner, arriving from midsize Boston firm Burns & Levinson, which has weathered recent departures.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

June 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Brown Rudnick Launches Houston Office, Hires Trial Partner From Boutique

Trial lawyer Adam Schiffer, a founder of Schiffer Hicks Johnson in Houston, has joined Brown Rudnick as a partner in its newly launched Houston office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

May 31, 2024 | The Recorder

O'Melveny Partner Healthier on the Job, More Creative, From Working at His Flower Farm

O'Melveny & Myers partner David Deaton of San Francisco, chair of the health care practice, invites colleagues to visit EarthSpoke Farms in Northern California to enjoy the flowers or do some farm work, an opportunity that fits with the firm's focus on wellness.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

May 30, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Jackson Walker Alleges US Trustee's Effort Seeking Fee Forfeiture in Bankruptcies Is Flawed

Jackson Walker alleges in court filings that former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones directed the firm to use a disclosure statement for representation requests that the firm considered "insufficient, adequate, and misleading" to describe his relationship with a partner at the firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

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