Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Sarah Pai has joined the firm’s Austin office as Senior Counsel in the Tax practice group. Sarah brings a wealth of experience in state and local tax compliance, litigation, and policy, strengthening the firm’s ability to provide comprehensive tax counsel to clients across Texas and beyond. “Sarah’s knowledge of Texas tax law and …

Holland & Knight has bolstered its Real Estate Section in Texas with the addition of John “J.” Pieratt as a partner in Austin. Mr. Pieratt was previously a partner with DLA Piper. “J. is a highly esteemed member of the Austin real estate legal community. As we continue to focus on growth in Texas, his addition will significantly enhance the …

On June 1, 2025, The Vaught Law Firm, led by renowned family law attorney Jimmy Vaught, is excited to announce its merger with The Eggleston Law Firm, a distinguished family law practice in Austin. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the quality of legal services provided to clients and expand the firm’s reach in family law matters.

Both Case Donovan and John Garcia joined Cain & Skarnulis PLLC in early May. Case joins the firm as a senior associate whose practice focuses on civil litigation and defending lawsuits involving commercial and tort-based claims in state and federal courts across Texas. He also represents clients with matters involving contract disputes, construction defects, and professional negligence. John joins the …

Austin, TX – April 15, 2025 – On June 1, 2025, The Vaught Law Firm, led by renowned family law attorney Jimmy Vaught, is excited to announce its merger with The Eggleston Law Firm, a distinguished family law practice in Austin. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the quality of legal services provided to clients and expand the firm’s reach …

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Katie Van Dyk (Austin) as its US Head of Commercial Real Estate as well as John F. Young and Christine Fernandez Owen (Chicago) as the firm’s US Co-Heads of Projects Real Estate. Katie, John and Christine will support the firm’s US Head of Real Estate, John Jennings (San Antonio), in driving forward …

The Western District of Texas is accepting applications to fill a magistrate vacancy in San Antonio. The deadline to apply is May 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. CST. Download the official public notice here.

Congratulations to Austin Bar member William Lachowsky, who has been named partner at Coldwell Bowes. William has been at the firm since 2018 and has been named to the Super Lawyers “Rising Star” list in Texas Monthly for the last six years. William has extensive experience handling divorces, marital property agreements, complex property division, child custody disputes, modifications, enforcements, SAPCRs, …

Congratulations to Robert Brown, who has been named partner in Latham & Watkins’ Austin and Houston offices. Robert is a member of the firm’s Privacy & Cyber Practice and Corporate departments, and he advises clients across industries on compliance with data privacy and security laws and on the data privacy and security aspects of commercial agreements and complex corporate transactions. …

Congratulations to Gina Shishima, who has been appointed vice chair of Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Management Committee. In this role, Gina will serve as the top advisor to Global and US Managing Partner Jeff Cody in leading the US legal practice, working with him to manage the firm’s daily operations and set its strategic direction. Prior to this appointment, Gina …