Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Francisco Balduzzi has joined the firm’s Corporate and Securities group as a partner in the Houston office. He has more than 25 years of international experience as a senior legal executive and in private practice, particularly in Latin America. He has a strong cross-border M&A, transactional, and dispute practice within the energy and natural resources (ENR) and mining sectors. Most recently, he was Head of Legal LATAM and Asia Pacific for Barrick Gold Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold mining companies.
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Eversheds Sutherland Recruits High-Profile Environmental and Energy Partner in Houston
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Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Marcella C. Burke joined the firm as a partner in the Houston office. A distinguished environmental and energy attorney, Ms. Burke joins Eversheds Sutherland from King & Spalding where she was a partner and led the Houston Environmental Health and Safety Practice as well as their global energy transition initiative. Ms. Burke previously held several senior government positions, including at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI). As a sought-after thought leader and strategic advisor she frequently speaks and writes about environmental enforcement and crisis response, energy regulations, and complex environmental corporate matters. |
Blank Rome Welcomes Commercial Litigation Partner in Houston
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Gregory J. Moore has joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group as a partner in the Houston office. A well-known trial lawyer with a diversified practice, Greg handles commercial litigation matters that include class actions, breach of contract claims, and disputes related to economic damage, personal injury, and professional services. Prior to joining Blank Rome, Greg was a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP.
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Jackson Lewis Adds Charles H. Wilson as Houston Office Managing Principal
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Charles H. Wilson has joined the firm as Office Managing Principal in Houston. Charles joins the firm from Littler and has almost 25 years of experience in employment litigation.
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Skadden Adds Energy and Infrastructure Projects Partner Drew Baldinger in Houston
Skadden is pleased to announce that Drew Baldinger has joined the firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Projects Group as a partner in our Houston office. Baldinger joins Skadden from the Houston office of DLA Piper.
Gibson Dunn Adds Private Equity Partner Jesse Myers in Houston
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Jesse Myers has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner. Myers, formerly a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, will continue his private equity and capital markets practice at Gibson Dunn.
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Willkie Adds Leading Private Equity Lawyer Kris Agarwal As Partner in Houston
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that leading private equity lawyer Kris Agarwal has joined the Firm as a partner. Based in the Houston office, he brings immense industry knowledge and client experience and bolsters Willkie’s significant private equity capabilities in the Texas market and beyond. Kris is the fifth private equity partner to join Willkie this year, with others joining in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Agarwal served as Principal and General Counsel of Platinum Equity Advisors, where he advised senior management on the overall strategy of the organization, and oversaw corporate governance matters, material litigation and regulatory matters for more than 35 portfolio companies.
Lewis Brisbois Strengthens National Sports Law Practice With New Partner Hire
Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome accomplished sports attorney John Long as a partner in the firm’s Houston office. Mr. Long joins the firm along with Phoenix Partner Gregg E. Clifton from Jackson Lewis, to form a powerhouse team of sports law practitioners at Lewis Brisbois.
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Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Oil and Gas and LNG Team With Return of Two Energy Lawyers
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that veteran oil and gas lawyer Craig Vogelsang has returned to the firm as a partner and leader of the oil and gas practice and Alex Niebruegge has returned as a senior counsel. Both join the firm’s oil and gas and LNG team in Houston. Vogelsang rejoins the firm from Baker Botts while Niebruegge was formerly with Winston & Strawn.
Gibson Dunn Adds Commercial Litigation Partner Sydney Scott in Houston Office
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Sydney Scott has joined the firm as a partner. Scott, formerly a partner with Smyser Kaplan & Veselka L.L.P., will continue her commercial litigation practice at Gibson Dunn.
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