Bracewell Elects Daniel Connolly and Jason Jean to Firm Management Committee
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Daniel S. Connolly and Jason M. Jean have each been elected to serve a three-year term on Bracewell's management committee, effective January 1, 2026. Daniel S. Connolly - Managing partner of Bracewell's New York office, Connolly will be serving a fourth term on the management committee. A trial and appellate lawyer with a background that includes high-profile positions in the Office of the Manhattan...
2025-12-18 12:46 PM EST
Bracewell Elects Eight New Partners
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that eight lawyers have been promoted to partnership in its Dallas, Houston, New York, San Antonio and Washington, DC offices, effective January 1, 2026: Margaret B. Beasley (Government Enforcement and Investigations/New York), Joseph A. Brazauskas (Government Relations/Washington, DC), Rebecca J. Foxwell (Government Enforcement and Investigations/New York), Shannon R. McKay (Projects/Houston), Levi Stoneking...
2025-12-15 11:30 AM EST
Government Relations and Policy Professional Kimberly Pinter Joins Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Kimberly J. Pinter has joined the firm's Policy Resolution Group (PRG) as a senior counsel in the Washington, DC office. Pinter will leverage her extensive background in tax, budget and economic policy in both the public and private sectors to advance Bracewell's clients' objectives across the energy, manufacturing, technology, financial services and trade policy landscape. Pinter has advised...
2025-12-08 11:57 AM EST
Former DOJ Deputy Assistant Attorney General Seth Barsky Joins Bracewell's Environment, Lands and Resources Department
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - September 22, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Seth M. Barsky has joined the firm's environment, lands and resources department as a partner in the Washington, DC office. Barsky joins after a distinguished career with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), where he served for over three decades and held senior roles within the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), most recently as Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG). "We are...
2025-09-22 9:15 AM EDT
Bracewell Expands Global Energy Practice with Addition of LNG Partner Patricia Tiller in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Patricia Tiller, a highly regarded global projects lawyer, has joined the Dubai office as a partner in the firm's global energy practice. Tiller's focus on LNG (liquefied natural gas) project development brings additional depth to Bracewell's offering in one of the world's most dynamic energy markets. Tiller joins the firm from Hunton Andrews Kurth, where she was managing partner of the...
2025-09-18 9:00 AM EDT
Bracewell Adds Leading Environmental and Energy Transition Lawyer Shailesh Sahay in DC
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - September 17, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Shailesh "Shai" Sahay, a well-respected environment and energy transition lawyer, has joined the firm's environment, lands and resources department as a partner in the Washington, DC office. Sahay joins from Baker Botts L.L.P. "I'm delighted to welcome Shai to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. "Shai's expertise in energy transition, biofuels and environmental matters, coupled...
2025-09-17 11:30 AM EDT
Bracewell Strengthens Global Energy Finance and Infrastructure Practices with Three Partner Hires in New York
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today the expansion of its global energy finance and infrastructure practices with the addition of three partners in the firm's New York office: Jeeseon Ahn, Jared Joyce-Schleimer and Jason Lewis. Bracewell has one of the largest dedicated energy practices globally, and their arrival in the New York office enhances Bracewell's US project finance and power teams, building on the firm's international reputation...
2025-09-16 11:09 AM EDT
Bracewell Grows State and Local Tax Practice With Addition of Derek Young in New York
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 16, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Derek L. Young has joined the firm's tax department as a partner in the New York office. Young joins from Baker Botts L.L.P., where he represented clients in state and local tax (SALT) matters across the United States. "I'm excited to welcome Derek to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. "Derek's experience advising companies on a range of SALT matters across the United States...
2025-06-16 9:00 AM EDT
Globally Recognized Arbitration Practitioner J.P. Duffy Joins Bracewell's New York Office
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that James P. (J.P.) Duffy IV has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in Bracewell's international arbitration practice from Reed Smith LLP. Duffy is a globally recognized arbitration leader who has been acknowledged as one of the 10 "Most Highly Regarded" international arbitration partners in the Americas by Global Arbitration Review's Who's Who Legal. He has represented clients across various...
2025-06-09 9:00 AM EDT
Bracewell Names New Senior Counsel and Counsel
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 24, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today the promotion of five lawyers to senior counsel and counsel: Emily A. Banse (Houston), Margaret B. Beasley (New York), Tamara McKinzie (Houston) and Kenni C. Wilkinson (Houston), each of whom has been promoted to senior counsel; and Daniel J. Pope (Austin), who has been named counsel. "I'm pleased to congratulate these outstanding lawyers on their promotions. Each has distinguished themselves through their...
2025-03-24 6:06 PM EDT
Bracewell Secures Win for Denka as US EPA Drops Long-Standing Lawsuit
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - March 10, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that it has secured a major win for the firm's client Denka Performance Elastomer (DPE) in the long-standing, scientifically flawed lawsuit brought by the Biden-era US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Denka is the sole US producer of Neoprene, a popular synthetic rubber used in many products, including autos and trucks, adhesives, medical devices, wetsuits and other applications. The LaPlace, LA-based...
2025-03-10 11:22 AM EDT
Alamdar Hamdani, Former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Joins Bracewell's Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice in Houston
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Alamdar S. Hamdani, the former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in the government enforcement and investigations practice. Hamdani served as the 24th Presidentially Appointed, Senate Confirmed United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas from December 2022 until January 2025, culminating a 17-year career with the...
2025-03-04 9:00 AM EST
Bracewell Bolsters Finance Practice With Addition of Partner Susan Berry in Houston
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Susan Ormand Berry has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in the finance practice. She joins Bracewell from King & Spalding LLP, where she was a partner in the firm's corporate, finance and investments practice. "We are thrilled to welcome Susan to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. "Her extensive expertise in complex lending matters aligns perfectly with our...
2025-02-27 9:00 AM EST
Former Pioneer Natural Resources Managing Associate General Counsel Bryan L. Clark Joins Bracewell's Dallas Office
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - January 6, 2025) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Bryan L. Clark has joined the firm's Dallas office as a partner in both the firm's oil and gas and energy transition practice groups. Clark is returning to private practice after serving for over a decade as the primary midstream counsel at Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. He also served as lead counsel on energy transition matters, including wind and solar development, for the Fortune 200 company, which...
2025-01-06 10:56 AM EST
Bracewell Promotes Six New Partners, Building on Year of Extraordinary Partnership Growth
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2024) - Bracewell LLP announced today that six lawyers have been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2025: W. Jared Berg (Houston), Christie L. Latimer (Dallas), Andrew W. Monk (Houston), John L. Stavinoha III (Houston), Adam Waszkiewicz (London) and Anna Wortham (Dallas). "I'm excited to welcome these exceptional lawyers to the firm's partnership," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. "Their contributions to the firm and our...
2024-12-16 12:42 PM EST
Bracewell Welcomes Transactional Tax Partner Peter Rogers in Dallas
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - November 18, 2024) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Peter W. Rogers has joined the firm's tax department as a partner in the Dallas office. Rogers comes to Bracewell from Vinson & Elkins LLP. Prior to his tenure at Vinson & Elkins LLP, Rogers practiced law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP for seven years. "Peter is a terrific tax lawyer with a broad range of transactional experience, particularly in the energy sector," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory...
2024-11-18 9:00 AM EST
Bracewell's PRG Pulse 2024 Post-Election Webinar: How Energy and Environmental Policy, Including the IRA, Could Change
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 30, 2024) - Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group (PRG) presents its award-winning post-election webinar - PRG Pulse 2024 on November 6. Presented the day after the Presidential election, the PRG Pulse 2024 will cover the impact of the presidential and congressional election results on energy and environmental policy. Speakers: PRG experts - including Scott Segal, Dee Martin, Tim Urban,
2024-10-30 11:17 AM EDT
Noted Labor and Employment Lawyer Brian Patterson Joins Bracewell in Houston
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2024) - Bracewell LLP announced today that labor and employment lawyer Brian G. Patterson has joined the firm as a partner in the Houston office. Patterson joins Bracewell from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where he was a partner in the labor and employment group. "We are excited to welcome Brian to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. "He is a highly regarded labor and employment practitioner whose broad range of...
2024-09-09 9:00 AM EDT
Sol Systems General Counsel Hans Dyke Rejoins Bracewell
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - August 8, 2024) - Bracewell LLP announced today that renewable energy and project development attorney Hans P. Dyke has rejoined the firm's Washington, DC office as partner in the energy practice. Dyke, a Bracewell partner from 2017 to 2021, returns to the firm after serving as general counsel of Sol Systems, LLC since he left Bracewell in 2021. "We are delighted to have Hans return to the firm and our market-leading energy practice," said Bracewell...
2024-08-08 9:00 AM EDT
Bracewell Launches in France with Market-Leading Energy and Infrastructure Team
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2024) - Bracewell LLP is pleased to announce that it has opened an office in Paris La Défense with the arrival of an 11-lawyer energy and infrastructure team from Norton Rose Fulbright. The new office will focus on project development, M&A and finance transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with an emphasis on renewable and conventional power, energy transition, oil and gas, and infrastructure in France and Francophone Africa. Anne...
2024-07-25 12:00 PM EDT