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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October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Here's Who Passed the July 2024 Texas Bar Exam

The July 2024 Texas Bar Examination pass list was made public on Monday, after the test-takers were notified of their results.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

1 minute read

October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Chamberlain Hrdlicka Hires New COO, First-Ever Chief Business Development, Marketing Officer

Looking to strategically grow, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry hired Erin Hulme as its chief operating officer, and Lisa Wilmore as its first chief business development and marketing officer.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

October 07, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Jones Day Adding 3 Winston Energy, Infrastructure Partners in Dallas

Winston & Strawn partner Rodney Moore has already joined Jones Day, and he said Samuel Peca and Scott Delaney will move soon once they finish pending matters.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

With Texas Legislature Back in Session in 3 Months, Austin's Graves Dougherty Launches Government Affairs Practice

Midsize firm Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody added the government affairs practice group to extend the services it already provides for its clients.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

1 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Has the Bankruptcy Practice Scandal Harmed Jackson Walker's Business or Reputation?

A spokesperson for Texas' Jackson Walker said the firm is "on track" for a record-breaking year, even as it has coped over the last year with fallout from news that a former bankruptcy partner was engaged in a romantic relationship with a former bankruptcy judge in Houston who presided over many cases involving the firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

7 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Attorney of the Year Finalist: Warren Harris

Warren Harris, a Bracewell partner in Houston, is head of the firm's appellate practice group, and won a number of significant appellate rulings over the last year.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Akin Hires Bryan Cave Practice Tech Leader to Head Innovation, Emerging Tech Group

Jeff Westcott, who previously worked at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, returned to the firm from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to focus on leveraging AI and other emerging technologies at the firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Latham, Winston Add Texas Big Law Partners Working in Energy Sector

Latham & Watkins hired a King & Spalding project development partner in Houston and Winston & Strawn brought on a Squire Patton Boggs partner in Dallas, as Big Law partners continue to make moves in Texas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

September 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Jackson Walker Faces Federal Court Ethics Inquiry

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur recommends an inquiry after concluding Walker's failure to inform clients of a romantic relationship between a bankruptcy partner and former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones was an inexcusable 'ethical breach.'

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

September 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Ropes Chair Julie Jones Will Serve A Second 5-Year Term

Ropes & Gray chair Julie Jones will start her second term in January, while Chicago partner and management committee member Neill Jakobe has been appointed vice chair, in top management moves at the global firm.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

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