The American Bar Association condemns recent remarks of high-ranking officials of the administration that appear to question the legitimacy of judicial review and demand impeachment of a judge merely because the court did not agree with the government’s position. These comments pose serious risks to our constitutional framework that separates power among three co-equal branches. Last week, the administration lost …
Over these 33 years of Entre Nous, I have pondered the odd and tortured legalese we use in our work, and the unique quirks of our noble profession. Much of this labor of love emanates from certain truths which afflict us. Lawyers are smart, often driven, but with all the other stresses we suffer as we chase changes in laws …
Dr. Calvin A. Kelly leaned back in the barber’s chair for a trim. Chatting with the other clients, thoughtfully listening to their stories, Kelly was doing more than maintaining a tidy beard. Visiting the barbershop— traditionally one of the most trusted environments for Black men —shored up his work just down the hall, where he runs the first trauma recovery …
This article provides an update for local lawyers on the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals. Historical Foundation The creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals marks a milestone in Texas’ judicial evolution. The foundations of our appellate system date back to 1891 when a constitutional amendment established t… To view the rest of this article, please log into your account. …
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26, 2025 — Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national trial boutique, has announced that Scott Cole, a veteran trial lawyer and patent litigator, has joined the firm as Managing Partner of its Austin office. With three decades of experience in commercial and intellectual property disputes, Cole has tried over 30 cases to verdict and …
Jackson Walker proudly announces that Austin partner Jennifer Freel will be presented with the 2025 Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association Attorney Award for Criminal Justice at the upcoming Annual Grants & Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 2, 2025. Jennifer, a partner in the Investigations & White Collar Defense practice of Jackson Walker’s Austin office, is a former federal prosecutor who …
The Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas announced that Judy Kostura, an Austin partner at Sorrels Law, is the recipient of the 2025 Luther (Luke) H. Soules Award. This prestigious honor recognizes attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the practice of law, outstanding professionalism, and exemplary service to the bench and bar.
DALLAS AND AUSTIN (February 25, 2025)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Kyle Fox, Richard Dusenbury, and John-Paul (JP) Haskins have joined the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity (PE) practices as partners in Texas. Richard and JP join the firm’s Dallas office, and Kyle joins the Austin office. The group, which comes to Perkins Coie from Greenberg …
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.
Congratulations to Lauren Ditty, who has been named a partner in Austin-based litigation firm Scott Douglass & McConnico.