Texas firms Bracewell and Locke Lord both added a partner in the renewable energy area on Monday, as the firms foresee growing demand in that segment of the energy practice.

Wind and solar transactions and projects partner Danielle Varnell joined Bracewell in Washington, D.C., coming from Jones Day. In Austin, Michael Malfettone moved to Locke Lord from Husch Blackwell, where he had been an associate.