Briefs

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

Congratulations to Matt Hines, who has joined McCall, Parkhurst & Horton as of counsel and a member of the firm’s Elections & Disputes Department. He represents clients in trial and appellate courts on issues related to elections, public securities, municipal tax, transit, real estate, and utility districts. Matt advises counties, cities, school districts, and governmental entities on the legal and

Congratulations to Austin law firm Sneed, Vine & Perry, which recently expanded into Georgetown. The firm features 20 attorneys practicing a wide range of law. Sneed, Vine & Perry has been in operation since 1926.

Congratulations to Austin Bar member Leigh de la Reza, who is one of the recipients of this year’s TexasBarCLE’s Standing Ovation Award. This award honors lawyers who have made exceptional volunteer contributions to CLE programming. “TexasBarCLE is grateful to all our volunteers for their dedication to the continuing education of their peers. But every year, a few go above and

Congratulations to Texas Supreme Court Justice Debra Lehrmann, who has received the Texas Bar Foundation’s Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award. The award honors a federal or state judge who has served for at least 10 years and exhibits an exceptionally outstanding reputation for competency, efficiency, and integrity. Congratulations, Justice Lehrmann!

Kate Norman and Mark Santos established Norman Santos PC, a new boutique law firm in Austin, Texas focused on representing utility clients. Glenn Adkins and Gene Montes are partners at the firm, and Jade Davis is an associate.

Congratulations to Aron Burnett, who has been named a partner in Jackson Walker’s Austin office. Aron is the chair of the real estate section and co-leads the firm’s renewable energy practice. He represents developers, lenders, and investors in all phases of development, financing, and operation of wind, solar, battery storage, and other energy projects. On the weekends, Aron is a

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the appointment of Austin intellectual property partner Gina Shishima to vice chair of its US Management Committee. Gina succeeds New York partner Andrew Giaccia, who held this leadership position since Norton Rose Fulbright combined with Chadbourne & Parke in 2017. In her new role, Gina will serve as the top advisor to