Congratulations to Ross Sutherland

Congratulations to Ross Sutherland, who has been named a partner in Austin-based litigation firm Scott Douglass & McConnico. In addition to his oil and gas practice, Ross also handles matters before the Railroad Commission and regularly practices in state court, representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters.

Spencer Fane Energy Practice Gains Skilled Attorney in Austin

AUSTIN — Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Wendy K. L. Harvel joined the firm’s Austin office as an of counsel attorney in the Environmental and Energy Law practice groups. Harvel helps clients navigate the intersection of technical, business, and regulatory frameworks within the public utility sector. She boasts extensive experience in matters spanning rate cases; water and electric …

Senior Policy Advisor Kate Goodrich Joins Holland & Knight As It Continues Growth of Texas Government Advocacy Team

AUSTIN, Texas (February 24, 2025) – Holland & Knight welcomes Kate Goodrich as a senior policy advisor and member of the Firm’s Texas Government Advocacy Team in Austin. Most recently, Ms. Goodrich was deputy general counsel and policy advisor for the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Prior to joining the speaker’s office, Ms. Goodrich was a governmental affairs consultant …

Congratulations to Kristiana Butler

Family law attorney Kristiana Butler with Goranson Bain Ausley has earned Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.