http://www.haynesboone.com/ All Haynes and Boone Press Releases en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 14:21:03 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 14:21:03 GMT DALLAS – D Magazine has recognized 15 Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers in its “Best Lawyers in Dallas” annual listing. http://www.haynesboone.com/D-Magazines-Best-Lawyers-List-Includes-15-Haynes-and-Boone-Lawyers-05-13-2013 News 2e1561a9-7000-42fc-b6c8-40a8ae38e13f Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) has awarded Haynes and Boone, LLP Associate Charles Gearing the 2013 Pro Bono Service Award, which recognizes the public service or legal aid performed by a young lawyer who provides outstanding contributions and access to justice to those in need of legal services.In the past year, Gearing completed 560 hours of pro bono work providing the indigent and non-profit organizations essential legal work. http://www.haynesboone.com/Charles-Gearing-Receives-Dallas-Association-of-Young-Lawyers-2013-Pro-Bono-Service-Award-05-10-2013 News 3ee9d1b9-c9e9-4107-b835-2b92f60f9db3 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Seven Haynes and Boone partners from three offices have been named IP Stars, and the Intellectual Property Practice Group has been voted to the top Texas tier in the inaugural IP Stars ranking by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-IP-Practice-Lawyers-Honored-As-IP-Stars-By-Managing-Intellectual-Property-Magazine-05-10-2013 News a1457b30-ff76-4b70-b691-32603db09aa6 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Jan Sharry has been selected as the 2013 Advisor Dealmaker of the Year by the Dallas Business Journal’s M&A awards, which recognizes the region’s top M&A deals, dealmakers and the best transactions in North Texas.Sharry also served as lead counsel in connection with the sale of a controlling interest in Service King Collision Repair to a private equity fund managed by The Carlyle Group, which was selected as the 2013 Large Deal of the Year. http://www.haynesboone.com/Dallas-Business-Journal-Names-Jan-Sharry-as-2013-Dealmaker-of-the-Year-05-09-2013 News d4afe9a3-4bf3-43b1-8991-793a5bcc1324 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Haynes and Boone, LLP has named Partner Phil Hampton to the post of administrative partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. http://www.haynesboone.com/Phil-Hampton-Appointed-Administrative-Partner-Washington-DC-05-09-2013 News ba7cbfd7-5fd3-4c61-b90b-cf83a84dd6a6 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – The Texas Center for Legal Ethics (TCLE) has chosen Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Nina Cortell to receive one of two 2013 Jack Pope Professionalism Awards, which annually recognize one lawyer and one judge who personify the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the field of law. The judicial recipient of this year’s Jack Pope Award is Judge Patrick E. Higginbotham of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.TCLE Executive Director Jonathan Smaby says that "Judge Higginbotham and Ms. Cortell are exemplars of professionalism and integrity who – like Chief Justice Pope – have made immense contributions to the legal profession. The Pope Awards highlight the good works that lawyers do, and this year's recipients are particularly deserving." http://www.haynesboone.com/Texas-Center-for-Legal-Ethics-Selects-Nina-Cortell-as-Jack-Pope-Professionalism-Award-Honoree-05-08-2013 News d284fab7-c805-4704-ba0d-24a38216fe84 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers have been named in the 2013 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers annual award listing. http://www.haynesboone.com/2013-washington-dc-super-lawyers News a8b0343f-3a87-4735-bedf-0803ca6d1ae1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The BTI Consulting Group has listed Haynes and Boone, LLP as one of the best-branded law firms, selecting it as an Honor Roll member in seven of a dozen possible categories.Results included in The BTI Brand Elite: Client Perceptions of the Best-Branded Law Firms 2013 are the direct result of a specific unprompted client citation. http://www.haynesboone.com/BTI-Lists-Haynes-and-Boone-Among-Best-Branded-Law-Firms-04-24-2013 News 0afa1f39-f1f0-4675-888b-37d8ec96277c Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Jan Sharry has been chosen as a 2013 Women in Business Honoree by the Dallas Business Journal in its sixth annual listing of top women in business. “Jan’s leadership goes beyond the firm and into the community where she serves on the board of directors for numerous organizations focused on elevating women in business,” said Terry Conner, Haynes and Boone managing partner. “Her contributions have helped transform the firm’s corporate practice into one of the most respected in Texas. We are very proud that she is a part of the Haynes and Boone family and congratulate her on this honor.” http://www.haynesboone.com/sharry-2013-dbj-women-in-business-honoree News 5485d023-e95f-4233-836b-394e3a0a3711 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – Haynes and Boone, LLP New York welcomes Frank Vivero as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group focusing on international transactions. http://www.haynesboone.com/frank-vivero-joins-haynes-boone-new-york News 1c666034-cc7e-4165-a136-5f079c9d93a6 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Haynes and Boone Of Counsel Ed Lebow has won asylum for a 36-year-old Cameroon native who endured arrest, torture, rape and the retaliatory murder of her husband and uncle in response to her participation in political activities associated with the Union Democratique du Cameroon. http://www.haynesboone.com/Lebow-Asylum-Granted-for-Haynes-and-Boone-Pro-Bono-Client News 206c66f4-2ef4-4734-91fd-76e5e4ac9790 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – The Franchise Times has inducted two Haynes and Boone, LLP partners, Joyce Mazero and Deb Coldwell, into its inaugural Legal Eagles Hall of Fame, which recognizes lawyers who have appeared in the magazine’s annual list of best franchise attorneys for 10 years in a row. http://www.haynesboone.com/mazero-coldwell-francthise-times-legal-eagles-hall-of-fame News 2ca26edb-0beb-48cd-8e2f-d14f4d2f014a Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS / MEXICO CITY – Chambers Latin America 2013 recently recognized Haynes and Boone, LLP and its Mexican affiliate Haynes and Boone, SC for its leading work in three different categories in Latin America and Mexico. The firm and its lawyers were recognized in the areas of Latin America-wide corporate / M&A and international arbitration. http://www.haynesboone.com/chambers-latin-america-2013 News 6959102b-a443-4767-af74-7d41fba9b6ab Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Felicity A. Fowler has been selected one of the 2013 Most Powerful and Influential Women of Texas by the National Diversity Council, a non-profit organization that advocates workforce diversity through training, consulting, programs and education. “Felicity is a champion for diversity initiatives,” said Terry Conner, Haynes and Boone managing partner. “Her passion for mentoring, celebrating diversity and creating opportunities for diverse lawyers has led to this terrific honor. We are very proud.” http://www.haynesboone.com/felicity-fowler-NDC-Most-Powerful-and-Influential-Women-of-Texas News f4ced937-9b5a-407e-955a-00218619891a Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two transactions led by Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers have been selected as 2012 Deals of the Year by Project Finance magazine. The magazine featured the firm’s Tarahumara Pipeline transaction as the Latin America Midstream Deal of the Year and its work with the Panda Power Funds financings of Texas power plants as the North American Merchant Power Deal of the Year. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-boone-project-finance-deal-of-the-year News b345cadb-d4f4-479e-8afc-bcd0aa26142e Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT FORT WORTH – The Fort Worth Business Press has designated Haynes and Boone, LLP Labor and Employment Partner Karen Denney as a 40 Under 40 Honoree, recognizing her as one of 40 persons under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the Fort Worth community. “Through her many volunteer activities and leadership roles, Karen really leads by example,” said Terry Conner, managing partner. “Her selflessness and dedication both outside and inside the firm have earned her wide respect from her fellow lawyers, her clients and the Fort Worth community. We congratulate Karen on this honor.” http://www.haynesboone.com/karen-denney-fwbp-40-under-40 News c9fb82fe-d145-4283-8535-5ac2de795cf6 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Judith Elkin has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) Melnik Award recognizing exceptional contributions by a member.Since joining the organization in 1994, Elkin has significantly contributed to the growth of the IWIRC by serving on the board of directors for more than 10 years and participating in projects such as the IWIRC’s rebranding initiative through the development and implementation of a new logo and website, restructuring IWIRC’s board of director’s structure and bylaws, and fostering its expansion to over 1,200 members and 38 networks around the world. http://www.haynesboone.com/elkin-iwirc-melnik-award News d4fd7ca7-c9a5-47b0-913b-2968a7c096fa Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Haynes and Boone, LLP and several of its lawyers are featured in the Chambers Global 2013 legal rankings for exceptional legal service across the United States, Latin America and Mexico City. http://www.haynesboone.com/Chambers-Global-2013-Rankings-Recognizes-Haynes-and-Boone News 997666b5-b1d9-407c-aa7b-15cebb6f7af1 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Joyce Mazero has been elected to the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Educational Foundation’s Board of Trustees. http://www.haynesboone.com/joyce-mazero-NRAEF-board-of-trustees News c9ace057-f4b4-4212-88cb-1623b17d47a9 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – Haynes and Boone, LLP New York welcomes back Todd Ransom as a partner in the firm’s Prime Brokerage and Equity Lending Practice Group, a specialized practice focused on leveraged and derivative products and brokerage transactions used by financial institutions and private and public funds. http://www.haynesboone.com/todd-ransom-joins-haynes-and-boone-ny News 4871a3f9-b1b5-4353-87cb-b680a7903a08 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Thirty-four Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers have been recognized in the Texas Super Lawyer 2013 Rising Stars edition, a special publication recognizing the top up-and-coming lawyers in the state. http://www.haynesboone.com/2013-texas-rising-stars News bda6a4e3-b098-45c9-9e44-27f15d8f6934 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT HONG KONG – Two Haynes and Boone, LLP partners served as speakers at the PERE Summit: Asia 2013, one of the leading real estate private equity conferences in Asia. http://www.haynesboone.com/pere-asia-summit-2013-tan-wilson News 2aa888c7-8d7b-4781-aca3-02a85fae59c5 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS / NEW YORK – Haynes and Boone, LLP has been honored as one of the top two law firms in the category of Law Firm of the Year for 2012 Asia Transactions in the annual Global PERE Awards. The honor was made in recognition of the firm’s wide-ranging 2012 representations of Asia-based lead arrangers and administrative agent banks and Asia-focused real estate funds in structuring negotiating, documenting and closings of more than US$1.3 billion of multi-currency capital commitment financings. http://www.haynesboone.com/pere-awards-2012-asia-transactions News c552bee1-d138-4baf-86de-005a8e939eb6 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – Heather Wyckoff, the former general counsel and chief operating officer of a New York investment adviser, has joined the Haynes and Boone, LLP Investment Funds and Private Equity Practice as part of a talent build-out focused on service to an array of private funds. http://www.haynesboone.com/heather-wyckoff-joins-haynes-boone-ny News 8350d6d5-4941-4f05-b8c7-141295807d46 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Four Haynes and Boone, LLP Texas-based partners received the 2013 International Law Office (ILO) and Lexology Client Choice award, an annual award recognizing lawyers around the world who stand apart for the excellent client service provided. http://www.haynesboone.com/2013-ilo-client-choice-award News 2de131f6-c5e5-4bad-a150-b905dd7cf184 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers served as U.S. counsel to Strides Arcolab Ltd. in its $1.6 billion sale of Agila Specialties Private Ltd., a generic drug maker of injectable medicines, to Mylan Inc., the second largest stand-alone generic drug maker. http://www.haynesboone.com/hb-advises-in-agila-sale-for-strides News 77d448df-a379-4df0-a757-0009905cd05a Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS / RIO DE JANEIRO – Haynes and Boone, LLP and MMA Lawyers of Brazil announced today that they have begun working together under a cooperation agreement to serve clients in Brazil, the United States, China and around the world. Under this new arrangement, Haynes and Boone clients will benefit from the experience of MMA inside one of the world’s strongest emerging markets with a vibrant energy base and growing trade links to Texas and the rest of the U.S. http://www.haynesboone.com/HB-MMA-cooperation-agreement News b20b9fd6-77b9-419a-83da-8d6342e6e2ed Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT SAN ANTONIO – Haynes and Boone, LLP Litigation Partner Emma Cano has been chosen as a member of the 2013-2014 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Program. http://www.haynesboone.com/emma-cano-selected-as-2013-LCLD-fellow News 59bab392-189f-43b3-a9f6-b720ae969373 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Haynes and Boone, LLP Associate Maryam Khosharay has been appointed as a committee director for the Project Finance Committee of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Law Section. Ms. Khosharay’s duties as the membership committee director include promoting, encouraging and facilitating ABA member campaigns. http://www.haynesboone.com/aba-appointment-khosharay News ba9eced4-4814-4968-96f8-7e99b76fa573 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Haynes and Boone, LLP’s 25+ lawyer trademark practice has again been listed as one of the country’s best, improving its national ranking to one of only 14 elite groups in this year’s World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, the definitive guide exclusively dedicated to researching the world’s leading trademark professionals. Four of the firm’s trademark partners, Jeff Becker, David Bell, Phil Hampton, and Purvi Patel, were again individually recognized as leading individual practitioners. The WTR 1000 attributes the rankings to the “cost-conscious, internationally acclaimed” group’s “astounding expertise and a commitment to top-level, flexible customer service.” The increase in the national ranking is likely due to the expansion of the firm’s previously recognized Texas-based trademark practice by the addition of seasoned trademark litigators in its Washington, D.C., New York City, and California offices. http://www.haynesboone.com/wtr-1000-2013 News 14b2af59-8ffd-4a9c-a7d9-ab1fa196fa94 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT ORANGE COUNTY – The Labor and Employment Practice Group at Haynes and Boone, LLP has continued to expand its Orange County-based talent with the addition of Tamara Devitt as a partner. http://www.haynesboone.com/tamara-devitt-joins-haynes-boon-oc-le-practice News 1f82f918-1116-4851-936e-3d373e6cf5f8 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT AUSTIN – State District Judge John Dietz ruled today that the Texas school finance system is unconstitutional by ruling in favor of the Calhoun County ISD plaintiffs on both of their claims. The Calhoun County ISD plaintiffs consist of a group of 88 school districts (many of them Texas School Coalition members) represented by Haynes and Boone, LLP partners Mark Trachtenberg and John Turner. The Haynes and Boone team also included Partner Micah Skidmore, and associates Lacy Lawrence, Michelle Jacobs and Adam Sencenbaugh.Judge Dietz held that the school finance system has evolved into an unconstitutional state property tax and that the system fails to provide the plaintiff districts access to funding sufficient to provide a constitutionally adequate education. http://www.haynesboone.com/Texas-School-Finance-System-Ruled-Unconstitutional-02-04-2013 News 4180d713-d4f2-4277-b419-31c6231d0602 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT MEXICO CITY – Ariel Ramos has joined the Haynes and Boone, LLP Mexico City office as a partner in the firm’s Finance Practice Group. With the addition of Ramos, the firm illustrates its ongoing commitment to elevate and grow the existing robust talent in Mexico City. http://www.haynesboone.com/ariel-ramos-joins-mexico-city-office News cdad239c-088a-4f37-982b-146080f8ea34 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American College of Bankruptcy has announced that Dr. Luis Manuel C. Méjan of the Haynes and Boone, LLP Mexico City office will be inducted as a fellow of the college March 15 in Washington, D.C. Dr. Méjan is one of 39 nominees being honored and recognized for their professional excellence and exceptional contributions to the fields of bankruptcy and insolvency. http://www.haynesboone.com/luis-mejan-elected-to-american-college-of-bankruptcy-fellow News 26804b01-6cd3-45e5-b723-d5a6eed0d6f6 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Attorneys with Haynes and Boone, LLP advised American Airlines in its just-announced, 12-year capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways Holdings, the first large regional jet service deal of its kind in American’s history. “This was a fast-paced deal that demanded a well-coordinated and intense two-month effort for our team working with the internal legal staff at American,” said Dallas Partner Jan Sharry, who handled the transaction along with Dallas Associate Madison Jones. “The final outcome was worth the effort and leaves American in a great position by strengthening service from American’s hubs and matching right-size aircraft to market demand.” http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Assists-American-Airlines-in-Deal-for-Republic-Regional-Service-01-25-2013 News 93317f15-d1ef-4f2e-a1a2-2b699a71d8e6 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – The Haynes and Boone, LLP New York Real Estate practice has added Of Counsel Nicholas Hoffman, bolstering the firm’s abilities to represent institutional and private clients in sophisticated transactions. http://www.haynesboone.com/nick-hoffman-joins-hb-ny News d5736b01-12d3-4d0a-9d08-ac9789085d50 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers successfully defended franchisor Party City Corporation against a failed franchisee’s claims of breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, tortious interference, and promissory estoppel, achieving a complete defense judgment in which the judge further awarded the client $150,733.40 in damages on a counterclaim for past due amounts. http://www.haynesboone.com/hb-obtain-favorable-ruling-for-party-city News 6b671607-ec2d-4cf2-8f72-da03f07f2d21 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT AUSTIN – The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has announced the creation of the Alicia Calzada First Amendment Award, an annual award recognizing individuals that have supported advocacy work in First Amendment freedoms. The award was named after Haynes and Boone, LLP Associate Alicia Calzada, in recognition of Calzada’s work in helping advance NPPA’s advocacy work in First Amendment freedoms. http://www.haynesboone.com/calzada-nppa-first-amendment-award News d6d1fd77-c2c1-457f-8dc0-14cfc2f221e4 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Haynes and Boone, LLP proudly announces that one of counsel and seven associates have been elevated as the 2013 class of new firm partners. The eight lawyers are Brack Bryant, Emma Cano, Keenan L. Kolendo, Michael J. McCarthy, Julie M. Nickols, Jonathan D. Pressment, Micah E. Skidmore and Leslie Thorne. http://www.haynesboone.com/HB-2013-class-of-partners News a69acd03-cf58-47bf-ab0a-cf507f808902 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – The Texas State Bar Litigation Section has awarded Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner George W. Bramblett, Jr. with the Luther (Luke) H. Soules III Award, which recognizes Texas legal practitioners who demonstrate outstanding professionalism and community impact. “George is a prime example of the best in lawyering, client service and community service,” said Terry Conner, managing partner. “We can all learn from George as we continue to provide the highest possible client service, and improve our profession and communities.” http://www.haynesboone.com/george-bramblett-luther-h-soules-award News b35c851b-a495-4e98-97c5-6e52601dab18 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT More than 100 Haynes and Boone clients, attorneys and friends packed the firm's Dallas meeting rooms Jan. 11 to hear a preview of key issues facing the 83rd Texas Legislature through the eyes of two partners - one Republican, the other Democrat - who represent Dallas districts in the House of Representatives.Newly elected District 114 Rep. Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) and veteran District 103 Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) found some common ground during the free-wheeling discussion led by Texas Tribune editor-in-chief and CEO Evan Smith. http://www.haynesboone.com/Anchia-and-Villalba-Preview-2013-Legislative-Session-for-Dallas-Clients-01-14-2013 News 9692ba6a-f2f7-4591-aa2a-33c2e47e7611 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – A Texas Supreme Court task force chaired by Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Larry Pascal has proposed for consideration by the Texas Supreme Court a set of reforms that would make the Texas legal market more internationally competitive to better reflect the realities of the new global economy.The reforms are in part inspired by New York, which for long has been the leader in the United States in international law matters, although the proposal submitted by the task force as to foreign attorney eligibility to sit for the Texas Bar is slightly more restrictive than the New York rule. http://www.haynesboone.com/Larry-Pascal-Chairs-Supreme-Court-Task-Force-Recommending-Rule-Changes-to-Make-Texas-Legal-Market-More-Internationally-Competitive-01-14-2013 News 05c1f072-0de8-4916-91ab-a23432a30103 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT MEXICO CITY – Haynes and Boone, LLP Mexico City welcomed Cecilia Flores as of counsel in the Litigation/ Trial Practice Group. http://www.haynesboone.com/cecilia-flores-joins-hb-mx-city-of-counsel News 62fe99fb-b815-457a-aea1-5ebda47da7b7 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers, working with attorneys from Shearman & Sterling LLP, assisted Citigroup and Goldman Sachs on state regulatory and environmental aspects of two exchange offers for Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH) and Energy Future Intermediate Holding Company (EFIH) for $1.3 Billion in New Notes and an Unsecured Exchange Offer for $124 Million. http://www.haynesboone.com/HB-represents-Gitigroup-in-new-note-and-exchange-offer News 27fdf839-fee4-4c23-a080-61ecb25ce0cb Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT HOUSTON – The Anti-Defamation League has selected Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Lynne Liberato as the recipient of the 2013 Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence award honoring an outstanding member of the legal community who exhibits an exceptional commitment to equality, justice, fairness and community service. “One of the most respected lawyers in Texas, Lynne is passionate in her commitment to the Houston community,” said Mark Trachtenberg, Houston administrative partner. “Her dedication to both the practice of law and to making Houston a better place makes her a most deserving winner of this award and we are so proud of her.” http://www.haynesboone.com/liberato-2013-karen-h-susman-award News 8b93c170-49bd-45cd-8dfe-34b6a5de625c Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT FORT WORTH – Fort Worth, Texas magazine has named 15 Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys to its 2012 Top Lawyers list. Fort Worth-based lawyers were selected by a peer voting system developed by the magazine. http://www.haynesboone.com/fw-tx-mag-2012-top-lawyers News b69377f8-0f2f-4708-9504-167d473fe807 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT HOUSTON – Haynes and Boone, LLP energy attorneys have published an update to their comprehensive and highly regarded “American Law and Jurisprudence on Fracing,” a white paper that examines the legal, environmental and regulatory climate in active shale play states. http://www.haynesboone.com/2012-Fracing-paper-update News 2f6a179b-36f9-43b3-a276-042bb8dcc12b Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP is pleased to announce Purvi Patel, chair of the firm’s Trademark Practice Group, has been elected to the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Board of Directors. The board is the chief elected body of INTA and is responsible for the development and implementation of INTA’s strategic plan. Patel has been an active member of INTA for several years and is also co-chairing the 2013 INTA Annual Meeting. In addition, Purvi has served the Young Practitioners Committee, and is currently serving on the Leadership Development Committee. http://www.haynesboone.com/purvi-patel-2013-inta-BOD News 28577123-bf3f-4971-b270-9799e2676111 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS - The second edition of Legal Media Group’s (Euromoney) Guide to Leading Practitioners: China has named Albert C. Tan, a partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Practice Group, as a leading United States legal practitioner in private equity The guide is an international legal listing of the top practitioners advising on China-related matters across 10 practice areas including competition and antitrust, construction, energy and natural resources, international trade, mergers and acquisitions, patent, private equity, project finance, shipping and maritime and trademark. http://www.haynesboone.com/LMG-expert-guide-series-names-albert-tan-as-a-leading-practitioner News bf22044f-b6ec-4060-8401-441b340af50b Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS - A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers advised Rise Energy Partners, LP in connection with its sale of interests in various oil and gas producing properties offshore southern California to Memorial Production Partners LP (MEMP) for a purchase price of about $271 million. The transaction closed on Dec. 12, 2012. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Advises-Rise-Energy-Partners-in-Sale News 11be93ab-7894-466e-885b-7a1b944da966 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOUSTON - Haynes and Boone, LLP Houston Partner Charles Beckham has been named as the No. 1 “Go-To” bankruptcy lawyer in Texas by Texas Lawyer. “The firm is very proud of Charlie and his achievement,” said Terry Conner, managing partner. “He is a brilliant and innovative bankruptcy practitioner who has proven his skills on behalf of clients for decades, so it’s not surprising to see him recognized as the best in the state.” http://www.haynesboone.com/Texas-Lawyers-Selects-Charles-Beckham-as-GoTo-Bankruptcy-Lawyer News a90fc9fb-fea9-466f-b795-93bb72fe7eeb Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP), a joint program of the Dallas Bar Association and the Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, has presented Haynes and Boone, LLP the Gold Award for outstanding pro bono services. http://www.haynesboone.com/Dallas-Volunteer-Attorney-Program-Awards-Haynes-and-Boone-Gold-Award-for-Pro-Bono-Services News 3fcd6c20-277b-4558-900e-07eb57d51278 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP Managing Partner Terry Conner recently shared his philosophy on the firm’s models for recruiting and retaining diverse attorneys at the Dallas Bar Association Diversity Summit on Nov. 29, 2012. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Managing-Partner-Discusses-Models-for-Recruiting-Diverse-Attorneys-at-DBAs-Diversity-Summit News 4d6d40d9-5be6-455c-b95a-c5072352b3e2 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP Managing Partner Terry Conner recently shared his philosophy on the firm’s models for recruiting and retaining diverse attorneys at the Dallas Bar Association Diversity Summit on Nov. 29, 2012. During the panel session, Conner stressed the goal of promoting diverse lawyers into partnership and leadership positions, through mentoring, career planning, and accountability, and stated that good promotion results are not only supported by, but also support, good recruiting and retention. In the photo from left to right: Terry Conner, managing partner at Haynes and Boone; Kevyn Orr, partner at Jones Day and Stanley Stallworth, partner at Sidley Austin LLP. http://www.haynesboone.com/Terry-Conner-Discusses-Models-for-Recruiting-Diverse-Attorneys-at-DBAs-Diversity-Summit News ec43e9be-6a4e-4b00-8105-0e44d4af739a Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP has continued its string of consecutive years being named to the BTI Consulting Group’s “Client Service A-Team” ranking, which identifies the top law firms for client service through a national survey of corporate counsel. http://www.haynesboone.com/For-Tenth-Straight-Year-Haynes-and-Boone-Scores-High-in-BTI-Client-Service-ATeam-Survey News 36d52e41-5501-4fbd-8de6-5fc5264110ef Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT MEXICO CITY – A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys represented Afore XXI in its bid and agreement to acquire Afore Bancomer from Spain’s Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) for about $1.6 billion. The Haynes and Boone attorneys, led by Mexico City Partner Jorge Labastida, conducted due diligence, gave regulatory and corporate advice and worked on the Mexican and New York legal aspects of the bid documents and transaction agreements. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Represents-AforeXXI-in-16-Billion-Pension-Fund-Purchase News 3b817355-438c-47d5-b2dd-12db2beb6874 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – Two New York Haynes and Boone, LLP partners have been named as panelists for the Strafford Continued Learning Education (CLE) live webinar, “Collateral Protection for Financial Assets: Current Legal Trends” on Tuesday, Dec. 4. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-and-boone-parters-Serve-as-Panelists-for-CLE-Webinar News f5ec3324-bd3b-4b3c-9626-82ffe40ae6d5 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Haynes and Boone, LLP represented a wholly-owned, US subsidiary of Doedijns International BV, a Dutch supplier of engineered products and services for the energy and maritime sectors, in its acquisition of all of the assets of Logan Industries International Corporation. http://www.haynesboone.com/Doedijns-International-BV-Acquires-Assets-with-Help-from-Haynes-and-Boone News 09fe4b08-8c77-4569-9520-0e17a9e6753f Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT SANTA ANA, CALIF. – A team of California-based Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys has won a jury verdict against Sally Beauty Supply for a total of $8,114,535 in actual and punitive damages on behalf of Mixed Chicks LLC, maker of the well-known MIXED CHICKS® line of high-quality hair care products for individuals of mixed race or with naturally curly hair. Mixed Chicks was represented from inception through trial by Kenneth G. Parker and Alan R. Wechsler of the Haynes and Boone Orange County office. http://www.haynesboone.com/mixed-chicks-obtain-more-than-8-million-jury-verdict-in-trademark-and-trade-dress-infringement-case News 8054b0e1-4db1-4d6e-9cb9-15f8e28f55ed Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers represented Mitra, LLC in its acquisition of 120 Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell units from Yum Brands, Inc. in the northeast part of the United States. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-and-boone-advises-mitra-in-acquistion-of-kfc-taco-bell-units News f518ec4e-00eb-4aa2-bc07-00142a0e15ee Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – The Methodist Health System Foundation has awarded Mike Boone, co-founder of Haynes and Boone, LLP, the 2012 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award. Established in 2005, the award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in community leadership, emulating the achievements of former Dallas Mayor Robert S. Folsom. http://www.haynesboone.com/michael-boone-receives-2012-robert-s-falsom-award News 2fb41133-9030-49e4-915b-abed71b5db6e Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP has been recognized in the third edition of the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. http://www.haynesboone.com/US-news-best-law-firms-survey-highlights-haynes-and-boone News b3cc9445-a8ee-453e-a717-1e63fa416a50 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT SAN JOSE – The Haynes and Boone, LLP Silicon Valley office has grown with the addition of Mr. Yan Zhang as its first corporate partner. Yan’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, and venture capital and private equity transactions, with a particular emphasis on Greater China-focused cross-border transactions. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Silicon-Valley-Welcomes-New-Corporate-Practice-Group-Partner News 1678a12d-24cd-4c63-b7ef-444a7831723a Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys advised Deutsche Bank in arranging a loan to fund construction of a $73 million, 7.5-megawatt (net) biomass-to-energy facility near Koloa on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i that will sell its output to Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC). http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Advises-in-73-Million-Construction-Loan-for-Hawaiian-Biomass-Facility-Construction News 0d109b0a-71dd-4b24-80e4-08baca45456c Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Yale Alumni (AYA) has named Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Ellen Gibson McGinnis a recipient of the Yale Medal, the highest award presented by the association to recognize and honor outstanding individual service to the university. The award will be presented to McGinnis and five other alums by the Chair of the AYA and the President of Yale at an awards dinner on Nov. 9. http://www.haynesboone.com/Ellen-Gibson-McGinnis-of-Haynes-and-Boone-to-Receive-Yale-Medal News 8144df15-3532-4b74-9a3d-69ad8eef5e5f Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS - Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Tim Powers accepted the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Global Catalyst award on behalf of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. The organization was honored at the Dallas Chamber’s Momentum Award luncheon in October. http://www.haynesboone.com/On-Behalf-of-the-World-Affairs-Council-Tim-Powers-Accepts-Global-Catalyst-Award News 5a52438a-dee9-4e46-9093-b6f69ac3ba98 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS - Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Tim Powers accepted the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Global Catalyst award on behalf of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. The organization was honored at the Dallas Chamber’s Momentum Award luncheon in October.Powers serves as chairman for the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.In the photo from left to right: Den Bishop, president of Holmes Murphy & Associates; Tim Powers, chairman of the board of the World Affairs Council and partner at Haynes and Boone; Jim Falk, president and CEO of the World Affairs Council; Eleanor Millwood, retail president of Texas at Citibank and Amb. James C. Oberwetter, president and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber. http://www.haynesboone.com/Tim-Powers-Accepts-Global-Catalyst-Award-on-Behalf-of-the-World-Affairs-Council-of-Dallas-Fort-Worth News 8ca9cf2f-9499-424d-aa17-b8feb3d51c4a Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Rafael Anchia has been honored in the HispanicBusiness’ Top 50 United States Hispanic Influentials ranking. Individuals listed in the Influentials ranking were selected by HispanTelligence, the research arm of HispanicBusiness Inc., based on promotion of the advancement of Hispanics in the United States through leadership, community involvement and professional achievements. Anchia was selected for the ranking’s Texas Focus category. http://www.haynesboone.com/hispanicbusiness-features-haynes-and-boone-partner-in-top-50-influentials-ranking News a26fc96b-65c8-4321-b680-448cb80f50c3 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOUSTON – A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers counseled Garden Oaks Funeral Home in its recent sale to Stewart Enterprises, Inc. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-and-boone-lawyers-advise-on-sale-of-garden-oaks-funeral-home News 2a25bdd4-3e51-4b88-884b-350d4d2ae0fe Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP was honored among the largest North Texas businesses in the Dallas Business Journal’s 10th annual Best Places to Work awards program. For the fourth straight year, it was the only law firm ranked in the large company category of 500 or more employees. http://www.haynesboone.com/dbj-annual-best-places-to-work-award-program-recognizes-haynes-and-boone News afe90af7-1992-4d0a-b1c1-4d1a533b81bd Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys advised, as Texas counsel, Panda Power Funds on the completion of secured financing to develop a natural gas-fired power plant in Sherman, Texas. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-and-boone-counsels-panda-power-funds-in-financing-of-sherman-gas-fired-power-plant News c08cc2f0-9552-407d-9e42-020898d0c5ea Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOUSTON - A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers advised Schmidt Funeral Home in the recent sale of its business to Carriage Services, Inc. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-and-boone-represents-schmidt-funeral-home-in-sale-of-business-to-carriage-services-inc News 2773d12b-2be6-48ad-b837-ed47776e4bb0 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT ORANGE COUNTY/SILICON VALLEY – Five Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers from the Orange County and Silicon Valley offices were included in the 2012 Northern and Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars award listings. http://www.haynesboone.com/california-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-feature-haynes-and-boone-lawyers News 3da6b96a-ebfb-42bb-a05b-106f24747298 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – Haynes and Boone, LLP has expanded its New York real estate practice capabilities with the addition of Linda Herman as of counsel. http://www.haynesboone.com/prominent-real-estate-attorney-joines-haynes-and-boone-new-york News dd111524-95ee-4c70-86e4-00f8b6079553 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK / WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twenty Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers were recognized in the 2012 New York and Washington D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars award listings. http://www.haynesboone.com/new-york-and-washington-dc-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-include-20-haynes-and-booney-attorneys News 8ee5b41a-88af-441a-b4ce-52b2332d45c5 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Haynes and Boone, LLP has received high marks for its litigation work on behalf of clients in the BTI Consulting Group’s BTI Litigation Outlook 2013: Changes, Trends and Opportunities for Law Firms. The firm was selected for recognition in three different areas -- securities or finance related litigation, complex commercial litigation and IP litigation. The national survey of more than 350 senior in-house attorneys asked, “Which firm do you consider to be best suited to helping you” with various legal services. http://www.haynesboone.com/2013-bti-litigation-outlook-praises-haynes-and-boone-capabilities News 149aeb02-5a47-4941-aafa-a82193431362 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Two Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys represented American Airlines, Inc. in negotiation of a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) between American and SkyWest Airlines, Inc. http://www.haynesboone.com/american-airlines-negotiates-capacity-purchase-agreement-with-counsel-from-haynes-and-boone News eb24a010-e274-4162-a06a-7613cefe4816 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys advised Prophet Equity’s portfolio company, Allegiance Crane & Equipment, LLC, in completing the asset purchase of USA Mobile Crane, LLC, expanding the client’s crane fleet and service lines in the Eagle Ford Shale play. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-and-boone-advises-prophet-equitys-allegiance-crane-in-acquisition-of-usa-mobile-crane News f1226397-86fc-4aaa-bc7c-b0a0bba48c57 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Best Lawyers of America has named seven Haynes and Boone, LLP partners “Lawyers of the Year” in their practices. http://www.haynesboone.com/seven-haynes-and-boone-partners-selected-as-best-lawyers-2013-lawyers-of-the-year News cdc4167f-ae54-49a7-96f7-01169c5c9888 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – Haynes and Boone, LLP has added two new lateral partners, Daren Domina and Madelyn Calabrese, to the firm’s Investment Funds and Private Equity Practice Group in New York. http://www.haynesboone.com/seasoned-regulatory-partners-expand-haynes-and-boone-financial-regulatory-practice News aa165bf1-6a26-4126-9253-2f83eca6ffa8 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Texas Super Lawyers recognized 89 Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys in its 2012 award listings. http://www.haynesboone.com/2012-texas-super-lawyers News e9705a55-08a0-4b55-a187-b12e29317c2a Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – The World Services Group (WSG), a global legal services network that connects law firms around the world, has named Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Larry Pascal its 2012 Member of the Year during the organization’s annual meeting in London. Pascal received 17 votes from WSG board members around the globe to receive the prestigious award. http://www.haynesboone.com/world-services-group-names-haynes-and-boone-partner-as-member-of-the-year News ea99f372-9ab2-41a9-86cc-0a95843c3c8b Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the successful Haynes and Boone, LLP representation of I’m Ready Productions in a copyright infringement case, making an important clarification of copyright jurisprudence in the process. http://www.haynesboone.com/fifth-circuit-upholds-haynes-and-boone-win-for-im-ready-productions-copyright-lawsuit News 1a1b3c72-5a23-49e3-b447-a67aee6354fb Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP won a significant appellate victory yesterday for the firm’s client, ARGO Data Resource Corporation. The Dallas Court of Appeals reversed a judgment in a shareholder oppression case and rendered a take-nothing judgment in favor of ARGO. The court also reversed and rendered a take-nothing judgment on contract and derivative claims the minority shareholder asserted against Max Martin, ARGO’s majority shareholder. Mr. Martin was represented by Carrington Coleman. The original judgment in the trial court had ordered, among other items, that ARGO to pay a dividend of $85 million to its shareholders. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-boone-secures-win-in-appellate-case-for-argo News 78acc0e5-f33a-495f-8259-93da18c7e707 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOUSTON – A Haynes and Boone, LLP associate has won asylum for a 23-year-old Cameroon native who faced political persecution stemming from his family’s unwillingness to participate in a corrupt government. http://www.haynesboone.com/asylum-granted-for-haynes-and-boone-pro-bono-client News 5e1760c9-8f5e-49bb-8185-b88b77c54c3e Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK – Attorneys with the Haynes and Boone, LLP New York office advised SL Green Realty Corp. in its recently announced joint venture to develop a Pace University dormitory tower at 33 Beekman Street in Manhattan. http://www.haynesboone.com/HAYNES-AND-BOONE-NEW-YORK-ADVISES-ON-PURCHASE-OF-DORM-SITE News 2e816b7e-1799-42da-99f6-e370285da15c Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – More than 100 lawyers from Haynes and Boone, LLP are included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013, an annual referral guide listing outstanding attorneys throughout the U.S. http://www.haynesboone.com/best-lawyers-of-america-2013 News cf719fa9-14e4-467a-b3ef-7704f4de9ee0 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Haynes and Boone, LLP announces the closing of the majority ownership acquisition of Service King Collision Repair Centers by the Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager company. http://www.haynesboone.com/service-king-acquisition-closes-with-advisement-from-haynes-and-boone News b2a2e19c-d9b4-46b4-99e7-b497bdf7de47 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Five Haynes and Boone, LLP partners have been named finalists for the 2012 Texas Lawyer’s Go-To Guide, the most of any Texas law firm. http://www.haynesboone.com/five-haynes-and-boone-partners-named-finalists-for-texas-lawyers-go-to-guide News 80fb79f7-58cb-4ddd-9859-26f5a8154780 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP won a significant victory in a stock options backdating case in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for client Douglas Bartek, the former chairman and CEO of Microtune, Inc. The Fifth Circuit ruled that all claims brought against Bartek by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were properly dismissed. "This is a complete win," said Ron Breaux, the Haynes and Boone partner who led the Bartek defense team. “The court rejected the SEC’s arguments on every point and ruled overwhelmingly in our client’s favor.” http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Wins-Fifth-Circuit-Appeal-in-Case-Against-SEC News 35967cfc-5ac8-4a57-9a43-fab0d8a4fc55 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys advised Service King Collision Repair Centers in its agreement to be acquired by the Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager company. The Carlyle Group acquired majority ownership of the Service King Collision Repair Centers and plan on nationally expanding the auto body repair chain. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Advises-Service-King-Collision-Repair-Centers-in-Acquisition-Agreement-with-Carlyle-Group News 9d8e6ed4-ee3c-470a-88ba-025ffe83185b Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Due to the diligence and hard work of a group of Duke University School of Law alumni, professors and a North Carolina attorney, a pro bono case has come to a victorious close with a guilty conviction overturned and an innocent man freed from prison. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-and-Boone-Associate-and-Duke-School-Alumni-Helps-Overturn-Wrongful-Conviction News 2d25f481-94fe-4a58-9ec4-63130ad42d6f Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys from four offices advised Panda Power Funds on the completion of secured financing to develop a natural gas-fired power plant in Temple, Texas. This generation will be important to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) power region in adding much-needed new capacity as a result of rapidly declining reserve margins. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-Boone-Advises-Panda-Power-Funds-for-Texas-Power-Plant News e4521948-0be7-4d1b-ac13-f2e341ac034c Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOUSTON – George Y. Gonzalez, an attorney with broad experience counseling U.S. and Latin American businesses in general corporate, energy and mergers and acquisition law, has joined the Haynes and Boone, LLP Houston office as a partner in the International Practice Group. http://www.haynesboone.com/Accomplished-International-Attorney-Moves-to-Haynes-Boone News 2f657a79-edfb-457c-81e1-ddd3fe2465b2 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Haynes and Boone, LLP has been named as a finalist in the Dallas Business Journal’s (DBJ) annual Best Places to Work awards program for the fourth consecutive year. Again, the firm is the only law firm listed as a finalist in the large company category of 500 or more North Texas employees. http://www.haynesboone.com/DBJ-Best-Places-to-Work-2012 News f3e6774a-79fd-444c-b186-4a2db911d334 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – Nina Cortell, Haynes and Boone, LLP appellate partner, has been selected as one of 11 Texans highlighted in the first edition of Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation in America. http://www.haynesboone.com/Nina-Cortell-Benchmark-Litigation-Top-250-Women-in-Litigation News 84ce684d-3a30-48f5-87e3-3e4eb1856ca2 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT NEW YORK - Haynes and Boone, LLP together with New York finance partner, Craig Unterberg, have accepted invitations to join the American Jewish Committee (AJC) New York Counselors’ Council. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-Boone-Craig-Unterberg-Selected-for-AJC-Counselors-Council News 16558447-4878-4d4a-88e2-3c61f9e438a6 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT ORANGE COUNTY – Haynes and Boone, LLP has expanded its Orange County corporate practice capabilities with the addition David Hayes as a new partner focusing on companies in need of counseling on in a wide range of transactions and industries including, intellectual property transactions, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, joint ventures, outsourcing, licensing, distribution and other deal-related work. http://www.haynesboone.com/haynes-boone-orange-county-adds-skilled-attorney-david-hayes News 8480ab68-4ce8-467f-abd5-00b72c24b32e Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT DALLAS – The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) Design Rights Committee on which Haynes and Boone, LLP attorney Alan Herda serves as vice chair has been selected for the 2012 Outstanding Committee of the Year Award by IPO. http://www.haynesboone.com/Haynes-Boone-Attorney-Awarded-2012-Committee-of-the-Year-Award-by-IPO News e63e8ae3-ee20-4f1f-8aa1-0f787f1a931f Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three Washington, D.C.-based Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers have been recognized by the D.C. Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of D.C. for providing 100 hours or more of pro bono service during the last calendar year. http://www.haynesboone.com/Three-Washington-Haynes-and-Boone-Attorneys-Named-to-Capital-Pro-Bono-Honor-Roll-06-28-2012 News 53cc9f7d-c54e-4f6f-be9f-6e2e6ac99411 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT