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 36 partner and counsel moves in February down from 55 in January 2025 but up from 14 in December 2024. Last February, we reported 31 partner and counsel moves.
Seventeen of February’s moves occurred in Houston, 12 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and six in Austin. All but two of the movers came from private practice with the two coming from in-house positions.
There were two group moves in February. One move was a Corporate group in Austin which moved from Greenberg Traurig to Perkins Coie. Another move was a Litigation group which moved from Reichman Jorgensen to Pillsbury Winthrop.
Fourteen of the 35 lawyers (40%) were women, with twelve entering as partners. That compared to 17 of the 22 men who joined their new firms as partners.
Corporate was represented by seven practitioners. Other practice areas included:
- Litigation (5)
- Banking (5)
- Intellectual Property (4)
- Banking (4)
- Labor & Employment (3)
- Energy (3)
- Tax (1)
- Bankruptcy (1)
- Government Contracts (1)
- Healthcare (1)
- Insurance (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.
