Houston, TX, May 21, 2012 — Baker Hostetler announced that J. Garrett Cornelison has joined the firm’s Litigation Group as a Partner in its Houston office in the International Trade and Compliance practice group. Previously, he served as in-house legal and compliance counsel for McDermott International, Inc. and Exterran Holdings, Inc. He began his legal career at Baker Hostetler. Cornelison’s practice emphasizes the representation of corporate clients in regulatory and administrative affairs arising from international trade … [Read more...]
Corporate Partners Join Latham in Houston
May 24, 2012 By
Houston, May 21, 2012 - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Robin Fredrickson and Jeffrey MunÍ‚oz have joined the firm’s Houston office as partners in the Corporate Department. Together, they bring significant experience handling M&A, finance and related transactions in the oil and gas industry. Fredrickson’s practice focuses primarily on M&A and related transactions in the oil and gas industry, with an emphasis in acquisitions and divestitures of upstream and midstream energy assets, … [Read more...]
Bilzin Sumberg Adds Tax Attorney in Miami
May 24, 2012 By
Miami, Florida – Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced that Jeffrey L. Rubinger has joined the firm as a partner. He will practice international tax law. "As one of the preeminent international tax lawyers in Miami, Jeff will be a tremendous asset to our Tax Group and to our clients," said Bilzin Sumberg's Tax Group Chair, Richard M. Goldstein. "His experience in international taxation, including his knowledge of the laws of various foreign jurisdictions will enhance the Group's … [Read more...]
Sports Lawyers Association Honors Maidie Oliveau
May 20, 2012 By
SAN DIEGO – Maidie Oliveau, a highly respected, veteran sports attorney in Arent Fox’s Los Angeles office, was honored with the Woman Sports Lawyer Award at the 2012 Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) conference in San Diego on Saturday, May 12. The day before, she served as the moderator of a plenary session that addressed the “Olympic Games as a Showcase,” drawing on her years of experience working with the organizing committee for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and the United States Olympic … [Read more...]
New Dean for University of Texas Law School
May 17, 2012 By
May 9, 2012 — Austin, Texas — Ward Farnsworth, associate dean for academic affairs at Boston University School of Law, has been named dean of the School of Law at The University of Texas at Austin. Farnsworth’s appointment, effective June 1, fills the position currently held by Interim Dean Stefanie Lindquist. “As a teacher, a scholar and a leader, Ward Farnsworth is just what UT Law needs," said President Bill Powers. "I’m confident he’ll not only continue the tradition of first-class legal … [Read more...]
Sheppard Mullin Mourns Loss of Bob Gerber
May 16, 2012 By
SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2012 — It is with great sadness that Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP reports that Robert S. Gerber, a partner who had been with the firm since 1989, passed away May 11 from unknown causes. He was 49. Gerber was a member of Sheppard Mullin's Intellectual Property practice group and based in the firm's Del Mar office. He spent his entire career with the firm, following a clerkship for the Hon. Rudi Brewster in the Southern District of California. Gerber founded Sheppard Mullin's Pro … [Read more...]
Frank Barron to Rejoin Cravath, Swaine & Moore
May 15, 2012 By
New York, May 15, 2012 – Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is pleased to announce that Francis P. Barron, former Chief Legal Officer at Morgan Stanley, will be rejoining Cravath as a partner on July 1, 2012. After joining Morgan Stanley in July 2010, Mr. Barron advised Morgan Stanley's senior management on navigating a wide range of critical issues, including a complex and constantly evolving legal and regulatory environment. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mr. Barron was for 25 years a litigation partner at Cravath, where he … [Read more...]
Labor Lawyer Michael Lotito Joins Littler
May 15, 2012 By
SAN FRANCISCO (May 14, 2012) – Michael J. Lotito, a nationally-recognized labor and employment attorney and former Jackson Lewis partner, has joined Littler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the nation’s largest employment and labor law firm representing management, as a shareholder in its San Francisco office. As one of the foremost authorities on traditional labor relations and employment law nationally and globally, Lotito brings more than 35 years of experience to the firm with a deep understanding of the … [Read more...]
Foley Adds Litigator to D.C. Office
May 15, 2012 By
Washington, D.C. and Tampa, Fla. – Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Christopher M. Cutler has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington, D.C. and Tampa offices, working with the Securities Enforcement & Litigation Practice. Prior to joining Foley, Cutler was a partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Cutler, who is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Florida, focuses his practice on securities enforcement and litigation law representing international and national accounting firms, companies, auditors and individuals … [Read more...]
Vinson & Elkins Opens San Francisco Office
May 14, 2012 By
May 14, 2012 — The international law firm of Vinson & Elkins is opening a new office in San Francisco, expanding its footprint in Northern California slightly more than two years after entering the market with an office in Palo Alto. The San Francisco office will initially focus on white collar, antitrust and complex commercial litigation matters, as well as intellectual property law. Litigation partner Matthew Jacobs will reside in the San Francisco office. To start, there will be six attorneys in the office and … [Read more...]
