Winston & Strawn LLP has announced that four attorneys focused on complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation and restructuring have joined the firm’s Houston office. John B. Strasburger, Melanie Gray, Lydia T. Protopapas, and Jason W. Billeck, all most recently partners at Weil, Gotshal & Manges where Mr. Strasburger was managing partner of the Houston office, join Winston & Strawn as partners. The arrival of the group broadens Winston & Strawn’s litigation and restructuring capabilities, expands its abilities to serve energy sector clients, and underscores the firm’s commitment to developing a full-service platform in Houston.
“We are very excited to add the talents of John, Melanie, Lydia, and Jason to Winston & Strawn,” said John Keville, Winston & Strawn Houston office managing partner. “Houston is an extremely competitive market and this group gives us significantly more bandwidth in litigation and restructuring, particularly in the oil and gas industry. We’re pleased to announce the hiring of these top-notch lawyers as the latest step in our continuing growth in Houston.”
“This was truly a rare opportunity and we are thrilled that the team is joining us as it will significantly deepen our bench when it comes to high profile and complex bankruptcy litigation,” added Eric Sagerman, chair of the firm’s restructuring and insolvency practice and Los Angeles office managing partner.
Mr. Strasburger, Ms. Gray, Ms. Protopapas, and Mr. Billeck have spent significant time in their practices representing companies when they, or their counter-parties, are in financial crisis. The group is widely known for its representation of clients in high profile litigations and restructurings in many business sectors, including the energy and technology industries.
“Winston & Strawn has an excellent global reputation, including a highly recognized litigation brand,” said Mr. Strasburger. “We are impressed with Winston’s talent, culture, management, and commitment to clients and the Texas market. We are excited to join a great group of lawyers.”
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