Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP (“Tallgrass”), announced today that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP) to buy Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission, Trailblazer Pipeline Company, the Casper-Douglas natural gas processing and West Frenchie Draw treating facilities in Wyoming, and KMP’s 50 percent interest in the Rockies Express Pipeline (“REX”) (more…)
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Erika D. Benson as a partner in the Firm’s Austin office, where she will continue her work representing a variety of clients in matters involving government affairs (more…)
Jackson Walker L.L.P. successfully defended its client Standard Renewable Energy, LP (SRE) in a three-day jury trial involving claims brought against the Dallas-based green energy company by a consumer over a geothermal HVAC and solar panel installation (more…)
After a weeklong jury trial, Jackson Walker L.L.P. secured a take-nothing verdict for its client in a highly contested dispute between two limited partners arising from the management and sale of millions of dollars in partnership property (more…)
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new attorney Nicole Brennig to the firm. Ms. Brennig joins the Corporate & Securities group in Austin (more…)
A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys from four offices advised Panda Power Funds on the completion of secured financing to develop a natural gas-fired power plant in Temple, Texas. This generation will be important to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) power region in adding much-needed new capacity as a result of rapidly declining reserve margins (more…)
Jackson Walker L.L.P. recently represented clients Acton Municipal Utility District and Johnson County Special Utility District in the acquisition of a Surface Water and Treatment System (SWATS) Plant from the Brazos River Authority (more…)
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new attorney Brian K. Prewitt to its Austin office (more…)
June saw some major legal career moves across the Lone Star state, and Austin was no exception. Here are some of the highlights:
Juan Alcala, formerly of King & Spalding, joins Gardere as partner. Alcala brings a significant Latin American arbitration and litigation practice to the new legal job.
Baker Botts brings aboard partner Molly Cagle. Her environmental and water practice is one of the most respected in the country
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is announcing the addition of Juan M. Alcalá as a partner in the Firm’s Austin office where he will head Gardere’s Latin America litigation and dispute resolution practice. Formerly of King & Spalding, Mr. Alcalá focuses on international arbitration and litigation (more…)
Texas is home to an incredible amount of law firms, and many are recognized each year for their contribution to legal excellence. If you are seeking legal recruitment by a top firm, our attorney headhunters constantly update our list of the top firms in Texas, and we can help you find an applicable opening for career advancement.
Texas Monthly recently completed a two year study and created a list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Texas, which included a four law firms. The following two organizations were recognized for their outstanding employees, exceptional business practices and reliable reputation. Also named to the list were Strasburger and Price LLP and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend PC.
Hunton & Williams LLP
According to its website, “Hunton & Williams represents clients across the full spectrum of industries that make up today’s global economy, from manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, healthcare companies and professional-services providers, to businesses and academic institutions developing renewable energy resources and new technology solutions.”
The law firm has over 800 lawyers spread across 19 offices in the United States. Dallas, Austin and Houston are each home to a branch of this respected firm, and each of these three offices contributed to the industry accolade.
Vinson & Elkins LLP
This international firm operates in Austin, Dallas and Houston, and has offices across the world. Vinson & Elkins deals with a wide variety of clients, and is the perfect place to begin a legal career.
Vinson & Elkins was the only law firm in the Houston area to receive the 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, which is awarded based on alternatives and flexible incentives made available for employees. Any lawyer searching for a fantastic work environment and top-notch legal work should consider a career with Vinson & Elkins.
Texas has a reputation for being one of the more business-friendly regions in the United States, and the recent economic upturn has led many companies to consider opening branches in local metro areas. This includes law firms and legal consulting organizations, so those seeking legal recruitment would be smart to consider Texas as a possible destination for career advancement.
For example, the Tennessean reported Nashville-based law firm Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP is planning to open up a new office in Austin, and three healthcare experts have just been appointed to manage critical operations.
“Waller has been exploring the fast-growing Texas health-care market for some time and we found an opportunity in Austin that dovetails perfectly with our firm’s strengths,” said Waller chairman John Tishler, according to the news source.
Since Texas is home to such a variety of legal subjects, the attorney headhunters at Kinney Recruiting can help potential candidates figure out which career path is best for them. Whether you specialize in healthcare or any other area of law, we can help you get your foot in the door with quality firms like Waller. We have built our reputation through successful placements and satisfied customers – give us a call today to find out if Austin, Houston or another metro area would be a good fit for you.
