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 17 partner and counsel moves in October 2024, down from 20 in September. This number is also down compared to October 2023 when there were 24 moves. Nevertheless, lateral hiring this year remains substantially ahead of 2023’s pace.
Eight of October’s moves occurred in Dallas, 3 in Houston, 3 in Austin and 3 in San Antonio. All but two of the movers came from private practice with the two coming from in-house.
There was one group move which involves a Labor & Employment group in San Antonio which moved from Clark Hill to Steptoe & Johnson.
Ten of the 17 lawyers (59%) were women, with three entering as partners. That compared to 4 of the 7 men who joined their new firms as partners.
Here are the breakdown in practice areas:
- Corporate (3)
- Energy (3)
- Labor & Employment (3)
- Litigation (3)
- Bankruptcy (2)
- Banking (1)
- ERISA (1)
- Intellectual Property (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.
