Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added Virginia Peters as a partner in the Corporate practice, accompanied by both Michelle Boudreau and Laura Braasch as counsel. They join the firm’s Dallas office from Winston & Strawn LLP.
Dykema’s Dallas Office Adds Corporate Oil and Gas Attorney Megan R. Knell
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Megan Knell as a Member in the firm’s Corporate Finance practice and Energy industry groups resident in its Dallas office. She joins Dykema after practicing at Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C.
O’Melveny Welcomes Dallas Labor & Employment Litigator Kimberly Williams
O’Melveny announced today that acclaimed labor and employment litigator Kimberly Williams has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in its Labor & Employment Practice Group. Williams comes to O’Melveny from the Dallas office of Locke Lord, where she served as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.
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Locke Lord Deepens Tax Controversy Capabilities and Continues Expansion of Dallas Office With Addition of David Gair as Partner
David Gair has joined Locke Lord as a Partner in the Firm’s Dallas office and will serve as Chair of its Tax Controversy Practice Group. His versatile experience will further enhance Locke Lord’s ability to advise on elaborate tax matters and adds depth to the Firm’s tax controversy team. Gair, who joins Locke Lord from Gray Reed, where he served as leader of its tax controversy practice group, is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow with the American College of Tax Counsel.
Accomplished Litigator Chelsea Hilliard Joins McGuireWoods as Partner in Dallas
Chelsea Hilliard has joined McGuireWoods’ commercial litigation practice as a partner in Dallas, bringing more than a decade of experience representing clients in high-stakes litigation and corporate governance matters. She joins McGuireWoods from Foley & Lardner.
Holland & Knight Welcomes Nonprofit Partner Jonathan Blum to Its Growing Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Team
Holland & Knight has bolstered its Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Team as a leading practice within its highly recognized Private Wealth Services Group with the addition of Jonathan Blum as a partner in Dallas. Mr. Blum, who assists nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations with their legal matters, joins the firm from Polsinelli PC.
BakerHostetler Adds Business Partner in Dallas
Jenny Givens joins BakerHostetler’s Dallas office as a partner in the firm’s Business Practice Group and on the firmwide Healthcare Industry team. Givens advises on compliance and regulatory healthcare matters, including fraud and abuse, privacy, licensure and enrollment, and a variety of other complex offerings. Givens arrives at the firm from the Dallas office of Gray Reed & McGraw P.C.
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Akerman Strengthens CFS+ in Dallas with Partner Adam Ragan
Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP today announced the growth of its consumer financial services team with partner Adam Ragan in Dallas. He rejoins the firm’s national Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology Practice Group (CFS+). Ragan arrives at Akerman from Fox Rothschild LLP in Dallas.
Constangy Expands Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice With 44-Member Team, Opens Six New Offices
National labor and employment law firm Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP is pleased to welcome a 44-member team, including 32 experienced attorneys, in a significant expansion of the firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice. The attorneys who will be joining the Constangy Cyber Team are located across 17 cities in 12 states, and are driving the opening of new offices for Constangy in Baltimore, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington, DC. All are coming to Constangy from Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith.
Holland & Knight Welcomes Financial Services Partner Arthur Lotz in Dallas
Holland & Knight has strengthened its financial services and private equity practices with the addition of Arthur Lotz as a partner in Dallas. Mr. Lotz’s practice focuses on syndicated loan transactions, asset‐based and reserve‐based lending, and acquisition and leveraged finance for private equity firms, corporate borrowers and financial institutions. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, he was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
