CHICAGO – Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys have been awarded two prestigious national awards for their role representing Rise Energy Partners, LP in a series of 2009 distressed debt transactions. In separate Chicago ceremonies, The M&A Advisor honored Dallas partners
Robert G. Albergotti,
Janice V. Sharry and
Sue Murphy for conducting the Energy Deal of the Year, while the Global M&A Network designated them winners of the 2009 Energy and Services Turnaround Atlas award.
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Haynes and Boone, LLP and AMR Corporation have been awarded the Airfinance Journal’s 2009 Editors Award for three deals that helped American Airlines raise $2.9 billion in liquidity. Haynes and Boone assisted the air carrier in its advance sale to Citibank of $1 billion in AAdvantage™ frequent flyer miles and its selection of General Electric GEnx engines for its future fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
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Ten women partners from Haynes and Boone, LLP have been ranked among the 126 attorneys recognized in D Magazine’s Best Women Lawyers in Dallas for 2010. The number of honorees was the most of any law firm.
The attorneys are
Deborah Coldwell and
Joyce Mazero, selected in franchise and development,
Nina Cortell and
Sharon Freytag, selected in appellate,
Greta Cowart, selected in ERISA,
Wei Wei Jeang, selected in intellectual property,
Vicki Martin-Odette, selected in tax,
Karen Nelson, selected in bank lending,
Ann Saegart, selected in commercial real estate and
Jan Sharry, selected in corporate finance/mergers.
In Haynes and Boone's 40-year history, the firm has made a commitment to the advancement of women in the workplace. It is ingrained in the firm’s philosophy and bolsters its unique culture of teamwork and outstanding client service. >>
Haynes and Boone, LLP assisted client AMR Corporation, parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, in negotiating $1 billion in liquidity and selecting important new equipment.
The transactions were part of a series of AMR initiatives that will bring American $2.9 billion in financing, reposition the carrier’s network to take advantage of the changing marketplace and build a foundation for future growth. >>
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2009 has singled out 36 Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers in 16 practices for recognition in its annual law firm rankings. The firm was also honored for having 13 separate areas of practice that lead at the state and national levels. >>
Haynes and Boone has prepared a summary of significant provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that may have consequences for public companies and their officers and directors, as well as related entities, along with commentary on those provisions. >>
Most of the time, a company's board, senior management, general counsel, and outside counsel work as a team. After all, each has a duty to serve the company’s interests. In fact, directors and senior management often consult with company counsel on matters and decisions that may materially impact the company and them. >>
The current difficult business environment poses many challenges to boards of directors. This outline is intended to assist board members in understanding the proper role and functioning of the board in the new political and regulatory environment in which we live. >>