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Business Immigration Attorney Stephen R. Pattison Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Washington

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Washington, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stephen R. Pattison, a business immigration attorney and former U.S. State Department Senior Foreign Service Officer, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a special counsel in Washington, D.C.

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  • Washington, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stephen R. Pattison, a business immigration attorney and former U.S. State Department Senior Foreign Service Officer, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a special counsel in Washington, D.C.
    Leveraging the experience and insight developed over the course of his 28-year career with the State Department, Pattison focuses his practice on the representation of corporate and individual clients on business immigration, consular processing and individual immigration matters.
  • In 2010, he returned to Washington, where he practiced U.S. business immigration law, first as a senior counsel with Maggio and Kattar, PC and then as a solo practitioner.
  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s immigration practice handles all immigration needs for corporate clients, from sponsorship of key employees for temporary visas and permanent residence in the U.S. and abroad, to I-9 compliance advice, government investigations and due diligence.
  • With lawyers in the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP serves clients across a broad range of complex transactional, litigation and regulatory matters.

Greenberg Traurig Adds Courtney York to Corporate Practice in Dallas Office as Firm Celebrates 20 Years in Texas

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its expansion in Texas with the addition of Courtney York as a Corporate Practice shareholder in its Dallas office. Nationally recognized by Chambers USA Guide to America in the Technology: Corporate & Commercial category, York handles multimillion to billion dollar matters. She was previously with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its expansion in Texas with the addition of Courtney York as a Corporate Practice shareholder in its Dallas office.
  • DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its expansion in Texas with the addition of Courtney York as a Corporate Practice shareholder in its Dallas office .
  • Nationally recognized by Chambers USA Guide to America in the Technology: Corporate & Commercial category, York handles multimillion to billion dollar matters.
  • As Greenberg Traurig celebrates our 20th year in Texas, she will serve as a valuable asset for clients and colleagues firmwide."

New Associate Attorney, Rebecca Olla, Joins The Bishop Law Firm

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Friday, August 18, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. , Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorney Rebecca A. Olla was raised in Austin, Texas. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and her Law Degree from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin.

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  • Attorney Rebecca Olla joined The Bishop Law Firm as an attorney on August 14, 2023.
  • She obtained her undergraduate degree from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and her Law Degree from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin.
  • Before joining The Bishop Law Firm, Rebecca worked for the Texas State Office of the Attorney General and the U.S. District Court of Southern New York.
  • Rebecca handles Personal Injury, Car Accident Injury and Workers' Compensation cases for The Bishop Law Firm.

Hicks Thomas Attorneys Named to Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation of Legal Leaders in America

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that two firm attorneys have been named to Lawdragon's 500 X – The Next Generation, a guide to the young attorneys considered the future legal leaders of America.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce that two firm attorneys have been named to Lawdragon's 500 X – The Next Generation, a guide to the young attorneys considered the future legal leaders of America.
  • This year's honorees include Hicks Thomas attorneys Amanda Goldstein and D. Ryan Cordell, Jr.
    Ms. Goldstein has been recognized by Lawdragon for her work in commercial litigation.
  • Mr. Cordell, Jr. was named to the 500 X guide for his work in commercial litigation, mass torts and personal injury.
  • "Amanda and Ryan are two very talented, hardworking and passionate attorneys," said Hicks Thomas partner John B. Thomas.

Bracewell Welcomes Litigation Partner Paul Schuster to Dallas Office

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Paul Schuster has joined the firm's Dallas office as a partner in the litigation department.

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  • Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Paul Schuster has joined the firm's Dallas office as a partner in the litigation department.
  • "We're excited to welcome Paul to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp.
  • "Paul is a veteran litigator across multiple industries and is a valuable addition to our market-leading litigation practice."
  • "Paul is a highly regarded litigator whose extensive litigation and arbitration experience deepens our ability to serve the complex litigation and regulatory needs of our healthcare clients," said Wilson Jones, a partner in Bracewell's Dallas office and chair of the firm's healthcare and life sciences practice.

Bracewell Welcomes Veteran Healthcare Partner Carrie Douglas to San Antonio Office

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

San Antonio, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - April 19, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Carrie Douglas has joined the firm's San Antonio office as a partner in the healthcare and life sciences practice.

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  • San Antonio, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - April 19, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Carrie Douglas has joined the firm's San Antonio office as a partner in the healthcare and life sciences practice.
  • Douglas most recently was a partner at Holland & Knight LLP, following its combination with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP.
  • "We're excited to welcome Carrie to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp.
  • "Carrie's broad experience, including her expertise in the managed care space, will be a valuable addition to our growing healthcare team."

Matador Resources Company Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) today announced the promotion of Brian J. Willey to Chief Financial Officer, President of Midstream Operations and Executive Vice President, effective as of February 16, 2023.

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  • Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) today announced the promotion of Brian J. Willey to Chief Financial Officer, President of Midstream Operations and Executive Vice President, effective as of February 16, 2023.
  • Soon after Mr. Willey joined Matador in February 2014 as its Deputy General Counsel, Mr. Willey was appointed as Co-General Counsel.
  • Foran, Matador’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Brian has been a key member of Matador since he joined us.
  • The Board and I congratulate him on this promotion to Chief Financial Officer and all of us look forward to working with him in that role.

In Memoriam -- William S. Consovoy

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consovoy McCarthy PLLC's founding partner, Will Consovoy, died last night.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consovoy McCarthy PLLC's founding partner, Will Consovoy, died last night.
  • And he was widely respected throughout the legal world for his unique skill as a litigation strategist," said Tom McCarthy, co-founder of the firm.
  • In 2014, Will left Wiley Rein with Tom to start Consovoy McCarthy PLLC.
  • Will is survived by his father, Andrew Consovoy; his mother, Linda Whalen; his stepfather, Bernie Whalen; his sister, Amanda Consovoy; and his niece, Lila.

Grant Schmidt of Hilgers Graben Recognized Among Region's Top Young Attorneys by D Magazine

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, trial lawyer Grant Schmidt has been named to D Magazine's list of the "Best Lawyers Under 40." The annual list, published in the January 2023 issue, is compiled based on peer nominations, followed by close review by an independent panel of distinguished attorneys working in conjunction with the magazine's editors.  

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, trial lawyer Grant Schmidt has been named to D Magazine's list of the "Best Lawyers Under 40."
  • Mr. Schmidt is the managing partner of the Dallas office of Hilgers Graben PLLC a growing national firm of experienced litigators focused on commercial and intellectual property litigation, discovery counsel services and trademark law.
  • Before joining the firm, Mr. Schmidt was a partner in the Dallas office of Winston & Strawn.
  • Hilgers Graben PLLC is an elite nationwide litigation firm specializing in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation, discovery counsel services, and trademark services.

King & Spalding Recruits Restructuring Partner Michael Fishel in Houston

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

HOUSTON, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding has added restructuring lawyer Michael Fishel as a partner in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in Houston.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding has added restructuring lawyer Michael Fishel as a partner in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in Houston.
  • Fishel advises both debtor and creditor clients through complex Chapter 11 restructurings, out-of-court reorganizations and refinancings, and contested business litigation proceedings.
  • He has worked on restructuring matters across a variety of industries and has particular experience in the energy industry.
  • "I am excited to become a core member of the firm's restructuring practice and to contribute to its continued growth."