Press Releases from Thompson & Knight (45 total)
Thompson & Knight Elects 2012 Management Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2012
For additional information:
Becky S. Jackson
Chief Client Services Officer
214.969.1478
TEXAS – The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has elected 11 lawyers to serve on the Firm’s Management Committee for 2012. As previously announced, Emily Parker was confirmed as the Firm’s Managing Partner, becoming the first female to serve in this role in the 125-year history of the Firm. …
Thompson & Knight Elects 2012 Management Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2012
For additional information:
Becky S. Jackson
Chief Client Services Officer
214.969.1478
TEXAS – The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has elected 11 lawyers to serve on the Firm’s Management Committee for 2012. As previously announced, Emily Parker was confirmed as the Firm’s Managing Partner, becoming the first female to serve in this role in the 125-year history of the Firm. …
Dallas Jury Returns $10 Million Verdict in Dispute Over Mexican Hotel Properties
DALLAS – A Dallas jury has returned a $10 million verdict against Dallas-based JMJ Holdings LLC and other related defendants after finding that the real estate firm and its owner violated a shareholders agreement and interfered with the development of two luxury hotel projects in Mexico’s Riviera Maya region.
On March 8, 2011, after a six-day trial, jurors in the 116th District Court in Dallas found that JMJ Holdings, affiliate JMJ…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Named Best Lawyers’ 2011 Lawyers of the Year
Dallas – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce The Best Lawyers in America® has named three of the Firm’s attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective areas of practice. The attorneys are:
** P. Mike McCullough, Dallas Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year;
** R. David Wheat, Dallas Tax Lawyer of the Year; and
** Arthur J. Wright,…
Thompson & Knight Assists Apache Corporation in $3.95 Billion Financing
The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has assisted Apache Corporation (“Apache”) in connection with arrangements for $3.95 billion in financing, including the expansion of its commercial paper program to a $2.95 billion aggregate principal amount as well as a $1 billion, 364-day revolving credit facility.
The capital raised may be used to fund Apache’s recently announced acquisition of all of BP’s oil and gas operations, acreage, and infrastructure…
Thompson & Knight Assists Mitsui in $1.4 Billion Marcellus Shale Joint Venture w …
Houston (March 17, 2010) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has assisted Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (“Mitsui”), through its subsidiary Mitsui E&P USA LLC, in a $1.4 billion deal with Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (“Anadarko”) to jointly explore for and develop natural gas in the Marcellus Shale Formation.
Under the terms of the agreement, Mitsui will participate with Anadarko as a 32.5% partner in the development of its…
Thompson & Knight’s 2008 New Associates
Texas (October 22, 2008) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of 18 new associates in its Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices.
Austin Office
Jon Schnautz* joined the Firm’s Trial Practice Group in Austin. He received a J.D., with high honors, from The University of Texas School of Law in 2008 and a Bachelor of Journalism, summa cum laude, from The University…
Thompson & Knight Recognized by Chambers Latin America
Texas (October 22, 2008) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight and its Brazil and Mexico offices were recognized in the inaugural edition of the 2009 Chambers Latin America “Leaders in their Field” legal directory. Additionally, Alexandre R. Chequer, Jorge G. De Presno-Arizpe, Antonio Bastos Sarmento, and Ivan Tauil were cited for their exceptional legal careers.
Thompson & Knight was recognized in five areas of practice. …
Thompson & Knight Expands São Paulo Office
São Paulo (October 20, 2008) - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP, through its affiliated office Tauil & Chequer Advogados, is pleased to announce the expansion of its São Paulo office with the addition of associates Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo and Roberto Pinatti Casarini, who join the Firm’s Tax Practice Group.
“We are very pleased to have Christiano and Roberto join our São Paulo office. Their…
Houston Attorney to Argue ERISA Case at U.S. Supreme Court
David A. Furlow, a partner in the Houston office of Thompson & Knight, will present oral arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States on Tuesday, Oct. 7. In representing the plaintiff in the case, Kennedy v. DuPont, Furlow will contend that the DuPont Corporation acted improperly in distributing pension funds to an employee’s ex-wife who had waived her rights to those benefits as part of a…
Thompson & Knight Partner Appointed to DOWNTOWNDALLAS Board
Dallas (February 11, 2008) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted M. Benn as a Board Member of DOWNTOWNDALLAS effective February 22, 2008. Benn will serve a three-year term and joins a prominent group of business leaders appointed to DOWNTOWNDALLAS’ Board from all industries and sectors of the Dallas community. As a Board Member, Benn is tasked…
T&K Managing Partner Appointed to Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce Board
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Managing Partner Peter J. Riley as a Board Member of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce effective January 18, 2008. Riley will serve a three-year term. Along with the other members of the Chamber\'s Board of Directors, Riley will be responsible for the management and control of the business and affairs of…
Thompson & Knight Chief Diversity Officer Speaks at International Diversity Summ …
Thompson & Knight LLP Partner and Chief Diversity Officer Pauline E. Higgins was a featured speaker at The Globalization of Diversity Summit recently held in London, England. The first-of-its-kind event was organized to bring together chief legal officers, corporate general counsel, law firm managing partners, and other leaders in the legal profession to address diversity in the international legal profession. The Summit was hosted by the American Bar…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
Texas (October 24, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate P. Mike McCullough on being selected as the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus for Community Service by the University of Texas (“UT”) School of Law Alumni Association. The Executive Committee of the school’s Alumni Association selected McCullough for this award, which will be presented in the spring of 2008. McCullough received an…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chairman of the Board of Dallas Heritage Villag …
Dallas (October 5, 2007) – Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce James B. Harris has been named Chairman of the Board of Dallas Heritage Village. His one-year term began at the Village’s annual meeting on September 27, 2007.
Harris is a Partner in the Firm’s Dallas office who focuses his practice on regulatory litigation and counseling, including environmental matters. Harris\' environmental litigation expertise includes cost-recovery actions, enforcement actions,…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Selected for Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Am …
Texas (September 18, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight congratulates John H. Martin and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on being named by the legal services information company Lawdragon to its list of “Leading Lawyers in America.” In its third annual guide, “The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America” lists the nation\'s best legal professionals, including private lawyers, legal academics, non-profit attorneys, government lawyers, and judges in…
79 Thompson & Knight Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008
Texas (September 5, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate its 79 attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
Thompson & Knight is honored to have more attorneys listed in Best Lawyers than any other firm in Dallas, Texas, a total of 64. The Firm…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chairman of Advisory Council and Conference
Texas (August 22, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate R Gordon Appleman on being named Chairman of The University of Texas (UT) College of Liberal Arts Foundation Advisory Council and Chairman of The University of Texas School of Law’s (UT Law) 55th Annual Taxation Conference.
Appleman will begin his position as UT College of Liberal Arts Foundation Advisory Council Chairman on September…
Thompson & Knight Receives Greater Dallas Chamber Employer Excellence Award
Dallas (August 2, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce its selection as a recipient of the 2007 Greater Dallas Chamber Employer Excellence Award. The Firm is the only law firm to receive this award which honors Greater Dallas Chamber (GDC) companies recognized by the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work.” Thompson & Knight has been named one…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Receives Leadership Award
Dallas (July 17, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner P. Mike McCullough and his wife Sharon McCullough on being the recipients of the Dallas Historical Society’s Volunteer Leadership Award, which is awarded to couples or individuals who have enriched the community.
This recognition is part of the Society’s 2007 Awards for Excellence in Community Service. These awards recognize…
Thompson & Knight Ranked as a Top Firm for Diversity
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce its inclusion among the top 100 law firms for diversity in a list published by MultiCultural Law magazine. The Firm was one of only four Texas-based firms to be included.
Thompson & Knight was also named in the following lists: Top 50 Law Firms for Partners, Top 100 Law Firms for Women, Top 25 Law Firms for…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Named Chair of ABA Section of Taxation Real Estate Co …
Texas (June 27, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partner Kevin Thomason on being named Chair of the Real Estate Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation. His term begins July 2007.
Thomason is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in Thompson & Knight’s Dallas office. He provides advice and counseling on partnership, corporate,…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Elected State Bar of Texas Tax Section Officers
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate Partners Kevin Thomason and Tyree Collier on their election as 2007-2008 officers for the State Bar of Texas Tax Section. Thomason will serve as Section Chair and Collier will be the Section’s Secretary. Their terms begin June 2007.
Thomason is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in Thompson & Knight’s Dallas office. …
Thompson & Knight Recognized Again by The Legal 500 US
Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has been ranked in the third volume of The Legal 500 US. This issue is dedicated to ranking litigation attorneys and firms in the United States, and the Firm’s Environmental Practice was included in the elite group. Thompson & Knight is listed among 14 other firms in this category.
James C. Morriss, Scott D. Deatherage, and…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Recognized as 2007 Outstanding Tax Lawyer
Dallas (May 24, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is proud to announce former Managing Partner Buford P. Berry has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Texas Tax Lawyer Award. The award is bestowed by the State Bar of Texas Section of Taxation for a lifetime of significant contributions and experience relating to taxation law and will be presented at the Texas…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dallas (May 22, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is proud to announce Partner Rust E. Reid as the recipient of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Dallas Bar Association’s (DBA) Probate Section. The award is given in recognition of Mr. Reid’s 47-year career in trusts and estates law.
Mr. Reid is the fifth member of the Probate Section to be…
Thompson & Knight Named One of the “Best Places to Work” for Four Consecutiv …
Dallas/Fort Worth (May 4, 2007) – Thompson & Knight LLP has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex for the fourth consecutive year and was the only law firm recognized in the mid-size business category for 2007.
“We are excited and honored to be recognized as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the DBJ since 2004. Our Firm is…
Thompson & Knight Attorney Appointed to Texas Woman's University Board of Regent …
Dallas (May 4, 2007) – The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Partner P. Mike McCullough on his appointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents. Texas Governor Rick Perry’s appointment of Mr. McCullough, for a term to expire February 1, 2013, was confirmed by the Senate May 1, 2007.
Mr. McCullough focuses his practice on estate planning and probate law,…
Thompson & Knight Attorney to Present at National Conferences
Dallas (April 20, 2007) - Thompson & Knight Environmental Law Partner Scott D. Deatherage is a featured speaker at two upcoming national events. Mr. Deatherage will present “Environmental, Safety & Climate Change Issues Raise New Challenges for Directors and Officers: Will D&O Insurance Cover Any Lawsuits Concerning These Issues?” on May 16, 2007, at the 3rd Annual Directors & Officers Insurance ExecuSummit in New York City. The next…
Thompson & Knight Attorneys Included on “Best Lawyers” List
Dallas (April 19, 2007) - Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate O. Paul Corley Jr., Scott D. Deatherage, J. Mike Holt, Gregory S.C. Huffman, Ray T. Khirallah, Mary A. McNulty, Emily A. Parker, Harry M. Roberts Jr., Bruce S. Sostek, R. David Wheat, and Jeffrey A. Zlotky on their inclusion in D Magazine\'s “Best Lawyers in Dallas” 2007 list, which is featured in the magazine’s May 2007 issue.
\"The…
Five Thompson & Knight Attorneys Included in H Texas Magazine's 'Top Lawyers' Li …
Houston (April 16, 2007) - Thompson & Knight is pleased to congratulate Rhett G. Campbell, Marc E. Grossberg, Pauline E. Higgins, Robert L. Paddock, and Vivienne R. Schiffer on their inclusion in H Texas magazine's 2007 "Top Lawyers" list.
The “Top Lawyers” list is compiled annually by H Texas magazine based on nominations submitted by Houston attorneys as well as select subscribers. The editorial staff reviews and verifies background information…
Thompson & Knight LLP Helps Baylor Successfully Resolve Groundwater Issues Cover …
DALLAS – Attorneys from Thompson & Knight LLP successfully represented Baylor Heath Care System in a recent joint application for a Municipal Setting Designation Certificate (MSD) covering a 42-acre parcel of land near Baylor Hospital and The Meadows Foundation complex in East Dallas.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued the MSD certificate designating the urban groundwater for the 42-acre area as not suitable for drinking or “potable” purposes as…
Thompson & Knight Attorney to Host Webinar on Environmental Reporting Issues
TEXAS (March 23, 2007) – Thompson & Knight LLP Environmental Law Partner Scott D. Deatherage is conducting an online continuing legal education Web seminar – or “Webinar” – for in-house attorneys and outside counsel representing companies that face environmental disclosure requirements. “Environmental Disclosure Issues Related to Recent SEC Enforcement Activity and FAS 143/FIN 47” will take place at noon EST on April 5, 2007.
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Thompson & Knight Launches Energy Consulting Company
The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has announced the formation of a subsidiary company that will provide energy consulting services to the international marketplace. Thompson & Knight Global Energy Services, LLC will offer a wide range of specialized services to the energy industry including the identification and assessment of exploration and production investment opportunities, asset evaluations, portfolio optimization, and risk mitigation.
The company will be based in Houston…
Thompson & Knight Announces Commitment to “Community of Respect”
First Houston Law Firm to Join the ADL’s Diversity Program
HOUSTON - Thompson & Knight is the first Houston law firm to join the “Community of Respect” program of the Anti-Defamation League. The program provides tools and resources to help Houston-area organizations fight prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, and engender respect and appreciation for diversity.
By formally committing to the program, Thompson & Knight has agreed to demonstrate the value…
Thompson & Knight Chief Diversity Officer Recognized as Influential Leader
TEXAS (February 21, 2007) – Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce Chief Diversity Officer and Partner Pauline E. Higgins has been selected as one of the “Influential African American Leaders in Texas” by Minority Business News Texas. This feature showcases the talent, vision, and dedication that prevail in the African American community.
“I am truly honored to be recognized by MBN Texas for my leadership,” says…
Thompson & Knight Names New Partners
TEXAS – Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has elected six lawyers to partner status. “Thompson & Knight distinguishes itself by the impact our lawyers have on clients and on the communities we serve. The partnership was impressed with the professional and personal quality of each of these candidates,” says Pete Riley, the Firm’s Managing Partner. “These attorneys embody characteristics that have defined…
Thompson & Knight Elects 2007 Management Committee
TEXAS – Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has elected twelve lawyers to serve on the Firm’s Management Committee for 2007. Peter J. Riley was elected to his seventh term as the Firm’s Managing Partner. The other members of the committee are:
Rhett G. Campbell serves as the Houston Office Managing Partner and Practice Leader of the Firm’s Corporate Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group.…
Thompson & Knight Recognized for Diversity Efforts
Dallas (February 19, 2007) – Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce the Firm has been selected as one of Multicultural Law’s 2007 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity. The rankings are based on statistics compiled from diversity surveys submitted by more than 200 law firms.
“Thompson & Knight has taken crucial steps toward reaching our goal of becoming the diversity, inclusion, and accountability model for…
Eighteen T&K Attorneys Listed in 2007 Chambers USA Directory
Texas - The international law firm of Thompson & Knight congratulates the eighteen attorneys who are included in the 2007 Chambers USA “Leaders in their Field” legal directory. Chambers USA exclusively lists attorneys who are strongly recommended from in-depth interviews with peers and clients. Rankings in the U.S. directory are assessed on specific criteria, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, and commitment. …
Thompson & Knight Names African American as New Litigation Chief in Houston
The international law firm Thompson & Knight LLP has named partner Ricky A. Raven as the Trial Practice Group Leader in the Firm’s Houston Office. Mr. Raven is the first African-American named to this position in the Firm’s 120-year history.
A native of Beaumont, Texas, Mr. Raven currently serves as a member of the Firm’s Management Committee and the Executive Committee of the Houston Office, as well as…
Thompson & Knight’s 2006 New Associates
Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce the addition of 22 new associates* in its Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices.
Austin Office
Schuyler B. Marshall V joined the Firm’s Trial practice group in Austin. He received a B.A. in Philosophy, cum laude, from Washington & Lee University in 2000 and a J.D., with honors, from The University of Texas School of Law in 2006.
Dallas Office
Jesse E. Betts joined the Firm’s Corporate…
THOMPSON & KNIGHT ASSISTS OIL AND GAS CLIENT IN $850 MILLION DOLLAR ‘DEAL OF T …
Thompson & Knight LLP served as lead legal counsel in the sale of the Colombian subsidiary, Omimex de Colombia, Ltd.(“Omimex”), of Omimex Resources, a Ft. Worth based oil and gas company.
In this transaction, India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) purchased 100% of Ominex. This is the first acquisition made jointly by ONGC and Sinopec.
Omimex has oil & gas operations exclusively in…
Thompson & Knight Receives ‘Legal Standard of Excellence’ Award for Web Site
Thompson & Knight LLP was recently honored with the “Legal Standard of Excellence” Award sponsored by The Web Marketing Association for its Web site (www.tklaw.com).
“We are pleased to be recognized for our Web site redesign efforts. Our goal was to create a client-friendly, informative, and easy to navigate site that would demonstrate the significant expertise and client-focused culture of the Firm,” says Greg W. Curry, the Firm’s Marketing Partner.…
Thompson & Knight to Relocate Dallas Offices to One Arts Plaza
Dallas, Texas -- Thompson & Knight LLP has announced plans to relocate its Dallas office to the Dallas Arts District. The Firm will lease approximately 170,000 square feet on four and a half floors in One Arts Plaza. This move, currently scheduled for early 2008, continues the Firm’s long-time commitment to Dallas’ Arts District and the city of Dallas.
“We are excited about our pending move to Lucy Billingsley’s…
