AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26, 2025 — Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national trial boutique, has announced that Scott Cole, a veteran trial lawyer and patent litigator, has joined the firm as Managing Partner of its Austin office. With three decades of experience in commercial and intellectual property disputes, Cole has tried over 30 cases to verdict and …
Jennifer Freel to Receive Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association Attorney Award for Criminal Justice
Jackson Walker proudly announces that Austin partner Jennifer Freel will be presented with the 2025 Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association Attorney Award for Criminal Justice at the upcoming Annual Grants & Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 2, 2025. Jennifer, a partner in the Investigations & White Collar Defense practice of Jackson Walker’s Austin office, is a former federal prosecutor who …
Luther “Luke” Soules, III Award to Judy Kostura
The Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas announced that Judy Kostura, an Austin partner at Sorrels Law, is the recipient of the 2025 Luther (Luke) H. Soules Award. This prestigious honor recognizes attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the practice of law, outstanding professionalism, and exemplary service to the bench and bar.
Perkins Coie Expands M&A and Private Equity Practices With Addition of Three Partner Group in Texas
DALLAS AND AUSTIN (February 25, 2025)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Kyle Fox, Richard Dusenbury, and John-Paul (JP) Haskins have joined the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity (PE) practices as partners in Texas. Richard and JP join the firm’s Dallas office, and Kyle joins the Austin office. The group, which comes to Perkins Coie from Greenberg …
Congratulations to Ross Sutherland
Congratulations to Ross Sutherland, who has been named a partner in Austin-based litigation firm Scott Douglass & McConnico. In addition to his oil and gas practice, Ross also handles matters before the Railroad Commission and regularly practices in state court, representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
Congratulations to Lauren Ditty
Congratulations to Lauren Ditty, who has been named a partner in Austin-based litigation firm Scott Douglass & McConnico.
Spencer Fane Energy Practice Gains Skilled Attorney in Austin
AUSTIN — Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Wendy K. L. Harvel joined the firm’s Austin office as an of counsel attorney in the Environmental and Energy Law practice groups. Harvel helps clients navigate the intersection of technical, business, and regulatory frameworks within the public utility sector. She boasts extensive experience in matters spanning rate cases; water and electric …
Senior Policy Advisor Kate Goodrich Joins Holland & Knight As It Continues Growth of Texas Government Advocacy Team
AUSTIN, Texas (February 24, 2025) – Holland & Knight welcomes Kate Goodrich as a senior policy advisor and member of the Firm’s Texas Government Advocacy Team in Austin. Most recently, Ms. Goodrich was deputy general counsel and policy advisor for the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Prior to joining the speaker’s office, Ms. Goodrich was a governmental affairs consultant …
Congratulations to Kristiana Butler
Family law attorney Kristiana Butler with Goranson Bain Ausley has earned Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Congratulations to Angelica Rolong Cormier
Family law attorney Kristiana Butler with Goranson Bain Ausley has earned Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.