Dallas-based Haynes and Boone has created a new practice area centered around emerging life sciences and technology companies, bringing two lawyers from McDermott Will & Emery to head the group in the firm’s soon-to-open San Francisco office.

Roger Kuan and Jason Novak joined Haynes and Boone as partners, the firm announced Tuesday. Kuan will act as the practice chair for the new precision medicine and digital health team.