This is the latest update on lateral partner and counsel moves in Texas. Included are all moves at AmLaw 200 firms; data in these reports is primarily derived from Firm Prospects LLC. For more details and analysis, including a list of laterals for the month, please contact Saadia Sultan.
TMG’s monthly study of lateral moves in Texas revealed 20 partner and counsel moves in September 2024, down from 30 in August. However, the number was up from 18 in September 2023, and the number of moves continues to be higher than in 2023.
Eight of September’s moves occurred in Houston, 7 in the Dallas area, 4 in Austin and one in San Antonio. All but three of the movers came from private practice with one coming from government and two from private sector positions.
There was one group move which involves a litigation group in Austin/Houston which moved from Butler Snow to King & Spalding.
Six of the 20 lawyers (30%) were women, with five entering as partners. That compared to 9 of the 14 men who joined their new firms as partners.
Litigation was the leading practice area represented, with six practitioners. Other practice areas included:
- Energy (4)
- Corporate (3)
- Real Estate (2)
- Bankruptcy (1)
- Healthcare (1)
- Insurance (1)
- Tax (1)
- White Collar/Investigations (1)
The McCormick Group maintains an active legal recruiting practice in the state of Texas. Placements include practitioners in all practice areas, including a unique specialty in Texas-based Government Affairs. If you are a law firm seeking to add top talent, or if you are an attorney wishing to discuss career options, please contact Saadia Sultan.
