A New Jersey attorney accused of offering to represent female clients at a reduced rate in exchange for sexual favors was found dead in his vehicle Tuesday morning from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed.

A report on NJ.com says Richard P. Schubach, 58, of Stockton was arrested and charged Monday with three counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact after he allegedly propositioned a female undercover detective in a sting operation, according to a news release issued Monday.

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Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced that the firm elected two new members. Michael J. Satin and Addy R. Schmitt practice in the areas of white collar defense and complex civil litigation.

“We are pleased to welcome Michael and Addy to the firm’s Membership,” said Anthony F. Shelley, Chair of Miller & Chevalier. “Both lawyers have made significant contributions to the success of the firm and to the Litigation department specifically. Their experience supports our strategic growth as they help to resolve matters on behalf of our global clients.”

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Michael J. Satin’s practice focuses on white collar defense and complex civil litigation. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has been lead counsel in dozens of jury trials. He has also argued before the D.C. Circuit and the D.C. Court of Appeals. In addition to his trial and appellate work, Mr. Satin has conducted internal investigations into alleged violations of U.S. laws and regulations, including the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). As a result of his core practice areas, Mr. Satin has particular experience advising clients in the complexities arising for clients who face potential parallel civil and criminal proceedings. Prior to joining Miller & Chevalier, Mr. Satin worked at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS), where he represented indigent defendants charged with serious criminal offenses. As the training director during his final three years at PDS, he designed and implemented a yearly ten-week training program for incoming attorneys. He continues to teach trial advocacy to practitioners and students. Satin holds a J.D., cum laude, from Cornell Law School and a B.A., magna cum laude, from Brown University.

Addy R. Schmitt practices in the areas of criminal and civil litigation. Before joining Miller & Chevalier, she served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, where she represented federal executive agencies and employees at all stages of litigation in matters pending before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Schmitt also served as counsel and career law clerk to the Hon. Emmet G. Sullivan on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and as a staff assistant in the office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), as well as a lobbyist for a large national non-profit organization. Schmitt teaches Criminal Trial Advocacy as an Adjunct Professor at American University Washington College of Law and is an active member of the local legal community, including serving on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia’s Committee on Grievances and chairing the Superior Court of the District of Columbia’s Magistrate Judge Advisory Merit Selection Panel. Schmitt holds a J.D., summa cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law and a B.A. from Georgetown University.

“Michael and Addy’s successful efforts on behalf of our clients make them wonderful additions to the firm’s Membership,” said Mark Rochon, Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. “These two talented lawyers have specific experience in the various types of criminal and civil litigation matters that often entangle our clients.”

William (Bill) Regan has joined Hogan Lovells’ New York office as partner in the Litigation and Arbitration practice group.

Regan represents banks, issuers, and senior executives in securities class actions and banking litigation matters. He also advises clients on regulatory matters, including investigations and enforcement proceedings brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

“Bill brings skills, energy, and experience that will contribute to the growth of our financial institutions and securities litigation offerings,” said Dennis Tracey, Head of Litigation for the Americas. “The addition of Bill to our practice is part of an ongoing growth trend in the demands of our global client base for strong U.S. securities and financial services expertise.”

“New York is a key jurisdiction for our clients in the securities sector, and the addition of Bill highlights our investment in strong talent” said Oliver Armas, Managing Partner of the firm’s New York office. “He will help us serve non-U.S. firms that trade on U.S. exchanges which require local counsel in New York as well as their own jurisdictions.”

Regan earned his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School, and his B.A. from Hofstra University.

Hall Estill of Oklahoma is expanding its oil and gas practice with the addition of Leah Rudnicki to the firm’s Oklahoma City office.

“Leah’s distinctive background as in-house counsel, leader of an oil and gas company and extensive litigation experience will further enhance our expanding oil and gas practice,” Michael D. Cooke, Hall Estill’s managing partner, said. “She will provide our clients valuable strategic business advice along with superb litigation counsel.”

Rudnicki, who was most recently a partner at Reed Smith in Houston, is an Oklahoma native who graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2001.

“I have a long history with Hall Estill beginning in 1997 with a summer job while completing my undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma, and I’m grateful to be back,” Rudnicki said. “Hall Estill has a solid vision and robust strategy for the future, and I look forward to serving our clients on issues that are important to their business.”

Less than 10 years after law school, Leah was president of a private independent oil and gas operator with operations assets in Oklahoma and Texas. Under her management, the business grew from 17 operated wells in Oklahoma to nearly 300 operated wells in Oklahoma and Texas and from two to more than 30 employees.

In a release, Hall Estill said that, as a litigator in private practice, Rudnicki has represented, counseled and advised a diverse range of clients, from small independent businesses to Fortune 500 companies in various disputes in front of state courts, federal multi-district panels, arbitration panels, and local and federal administrative agencies. Most recently, her practice has focused on general advice, litigation, and dispute resolution for oil and gas clients, including, landowner/joint venture disputes, drilling in city limits, alleged breach of joint operating agreements and lease agreements, issues related to horizontal drilling, fracking and disposal wells (water pollution/earthquakes), and royalty/JIB accounting disputes.

Rudnicki previously worked as in-house litigation counsel for a Fortune 500 oil and gas services company. In this position, she advised the company’s corporate litigation department and health, safety, environment, and security departments on a wide range of issues, including responding to potential new regulations affecting the oil and gas service industry. She was instrumental in updating, implementing, and communicating internal policies, preparing a strategy for effectively managing a national toxic tort docket and assessing successor liability claims.

Andre Fiebig, a partner in Quarles & Brady LLP’s Business Law practice group, has recently published two books. He co-authored the fourth edition (2016) of one of the leading works on international antitrust: “Antitrust and American Business Abroad,” published by Thomson Reuters, and is the author of “EU Business Law,” published by the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association.

“Antitrust and American Business Abroad: (4th ed. 2016) builds upon the work of previous editions and discusses recent developments in the ever-changing world of international antitrust law. Divided in six parts, the result is a comprehensive look at the contemporary landscape of international antitrust that is grounded in historical context.

“EU Business Law” is an analysis and explanation of European Union business legal issues ranging from competition and antitrust law to electronic commerce and consumer protection.

Fiebig’s practice focuses on corporate and antitrust law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, international joint ventures, and commercial law.

He is currently an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Law where he teaches Mergers & Acquisitions. Andre also teaches regularly at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany and Hong Kong University.

“I am happy to be able to provide American-based corporations with an understanding of international business issues, and share practical information on issues affecting companies that do business abroad,” said Fiebig.

Stephen Diaco, one of three lawyers accused of setting up a rival’s DUI arrest, was permanently disbarred Thursday by the Florida Supreme Court, reports The Tampa Tribune.

The case began with a civil lawsuit in which Diaco and two other lawyers represented a radio personality who was the defendant in a slander suit. “But during the trial, [the plaintiff’s] lawyer, C. Phillip Campbell, was arrested for DUI. The state bar accused the Diaco firm of orchestrating the arrest by having a paralegal ply Campbell with liquor and then trick him into moving her car when a friend on the Tampa Police Department was waiting to catch him,” The Tribune reports.

The two other lawyers remain temporarily suspended.

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A California lawyer charged with stealing $400,000 from a client —and later suing his client after she complained to state bar authorities — has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading no contest to two felony theft charges, reports The Contra Costa Times.

“On Oct. 27, 2008, Janet Stites’ mother died and left her an inheritance of more than $400,000,” according to the report. “Stites, who is blind, hired an attorney, but on the advice of her friend Richard Stickney, she fired that attorney and hired 56-year-old Concord lawyer Timothy Darden to set up two trusts for her. Within a year, Darden had allegedly swindled $438,000 from Stites and $33,500 from Stickney, and days after they complained to the State Bar of California, he turned around and sued them for fraud.”

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Buchalter Nemer has created a new Japan Practice Group to provide legal, corporate and transactional advice to businesses and individuals conducting business in Japan as well as Japanese businesses conducting business in the United States. The establishment of the practice coincides with the arrival of Sabina A. Helton and Steven M. Nakasone in the firm’s Los Angeles office. They formerly were with Parker Milliken. Helton will serve as the Group’s Chair.

“Sabina and Steve have provided advice on Japanese legal protocols and business acumen for over three decades and have a deep understanding of Japanese culture and practices,” said Adam J. Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter Nemer. “I’m thrilled to welcome these long-time colleagues to the firm and to see how their expertise enhances our existing client relationships along with forming new ones.”

Helton specializes in commercial litigation, transactional and corporate matters. In her litigation work, she has represented every level of company from start-up to Fortune 100 in a wide range of matters including breach of contract, products liability, employment and others. Her transactional work includes negotiating and drafting various business agreements, including joint venture, manufacturing, sales, purchase, independent contractor, non-disclosure and employment.

In addition to her practice, Helton is the incoming President of the Japanese American Bar Association. Helton served as President Elect in 2015 and has been a Governor since 2003. She is also Co-Chair of the United States Merchant Marine Academy Southern California Parents’ Association.

She earned her J.D. at Hastings College of Law and her Bachelors of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.

Nakasone focuses his practice on general corporate and business transactions. With more than 30 years of experience, Nakasone handles transactions involving product distribution, branding, licensing, advertising and promotion. He works in a number of industries including automotive, chemical products, computer hardware and software, robotics, pharmaceuticals, food and restaurants, real estate, machinery and apparel and character merchandise.

Nakasone previously managed the Tokyo office of a major, international law firm. Prior to entering private practice, Nakasone served as the Director of Business and Legal Affairs for The Walt Disney Company Japan.

He earned his J.D. cum laude at Loyola University School of Law and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley.

“Our attorneys in this group have extensive experience both living and working in Japan, which helps us provide practical and effective advice while enjoying a highly-respected reputation in the Japanese markets,” Helton said. “The credentials of some of our members –– will be an immense value-add for clients across a number of industries. I look forward to leading this dynamic group in the years to come.”

National law firm Wilson Elser announces that Jim Perras has joined the firm’s Hartford, CT, office as of counsel.

Perras joins Wilson Elser with more than 18 years of experience working at high levels in the legislative and executive branches in the Connecticut state government.

Perras has advised top legislative leaders and commissioners, first as a senior executive adviser to a former president pro tempore of the Senate and most recently as a legislative and administrative adviser to the commissioner of the Insurance Department. He has worked closely with industry experts, associations, consumer advocacy groups and others to promote the successful passage of transformative insurance legislation.

“Jim is a welcome addition to our growing Government Affairs and Insurance Regulatory practices in Connecticut,” said Brian Del Gatto, regional managing partner of the Connecticut offices. “His keen ability to help our clients achieve their goals by understanding their businesses, the legislative process and key players in Connecticut politics, make him a tremendous asset to the firm and to the organizations we serve.”

Perras served on the House of Delegates for the Connecticut Bar Association and as a board member of the Town of Manchester Redevelopment Agency.

Perras earned his J.D. degree from Western New England School of Law (2010) and a B.A. degree from the University of Connecticut (1997).

In a scathing ruling issued Friday, a state judge in Lubbock declared that prominent Dallas trial lawyer Bill Brewer committed misconduct when he used so-called push polling to improperly influence potential jurors in a West Texas wrongful death and products liability case, reports The Dallas Morning News.

“State District Judge Ruben Reyes described Brewer’s conduct as ‘unprofessional’ and ‘unethical’ — findings that Brewer adamantly denies — and ordered the hard-charging trial lawyer to pay more than $133,000 in sanctions and take 10 hours of legal ethics courses,” according to the report.

Brewer and his law firm conducted a push poll with questions and statements “designed to influence or alter the opinion or attitude of the person being polled,” the judge ruled.

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Bradley D. Coburn has joined Dykema’s Intellectual Property Department as a member of the firm’s Austin office, the firm announced. Prior to joining Dykema, Coburn practiced at Denko Coburn Lauff LLP and Fish and Richardson PC.

Coburn litigates intellectual property cases involving patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets and unfair competition. He also counsels clients on IP licensing, trademark protection and prosecution, and employment issues related to protecting intellectual property.

“Bradley’s addition bolsters the firm’s presence and enhances its bench strength in Texas,” said Allan Gabriel, Director of Dykema’s Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation Department. “There is no doubt that his experience and proficiency in IP law will benefit our clients a great deal.”

Coburn received a J.D. from the University of Texas Law School and a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. After law school, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable James. R. Nowlin at the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and is a former president of the Austin chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Trial lawyer Robin L. Harrison, who has a 30-year track record of representing both plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes, has joined the Houston-based commercial litigation firm Hicks Thomas LLP as a partner.

A longtime Houston lawyer, Harrison focuses his practice on the trial and resolution of business disputes, including cases involving claims of fraud and misrepresentation, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, trade secret misappropriation and professional negligence. He previously was a name partner at Campbell Harrison & Dagley LLP.

On the plaintiff side, Harrison has won multimillion-dollar jury verdicts and settlements against major corporations and national accounting firms. He achieved prominence representing the class of thousands of former Enron employees who lost their retirement savings when the company collapsed. His defense work includes take-nothing verdicts for a Fortune 500 data processing company in trade secrets and employment cases and a significant defense judgment for an interstate pipeline company in a natural gas contract dispute.

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Houston-based Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing has added nine attorneys.

The nine hires include Masood Anjom, associate; Jack Burleigh, of counsel; Cameron Byrd, associate; Nathan Campbell, associate; Scott W. Clark, of counsel; Hilary S. Greene, associate; Foster C. Johnson, associate; and Doug Salisbury, associate.

AZA is a trial firm working with high-stakes litigation for multinational companies, also representing individuals and mid-sized businesses with serious legal issues. The firm also manages company investigations, helping company boards, in-house counsel, and audit committees identify problems and ensure compliance before litigation ensues.

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Hogan Lovells announces that Regina (Gina) Rodriguez has joined the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group as a partner in the firm’s Denver office.

Rodriguez is a trial lawyer with experience across a range of industries as lead trial counsel in complex litigation and tort cases. Rodriguez has extensive experience representing drug and device manufacturers in complex litigation, including product liability, false claims act and commercial matters.

Before moving to private practice, Rodriguez was Chief of the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, and before that served in the Assistant Attorney General’s Office in the United States Department of Justice.

In 2015, Rodriguez was named to the Colorado Diversity Council’s “Most Powerful and Influential Women” list and as a “Top Litigator” by Law Week Colorado. She was named the “Latina Lawyer of the Year” by the Hispanic National Bar Association and was given the Distinguished Alumni Award for Achievement in Private Practice by the University of Colorado School of Law.

“Gina is well known and highly regarded for her skills as a lawyer and as a leader. We are thrilled that she is joining us,” said Cole Finegan, Regional Managing Partner for the Americas and Denver office Managing Partner. “With a proven ability to handle complex and leverage-heavy matters, Gina is an ideal match to bolster our litigation offerings in Denver.”

In addition to her legal practice, Rodriguez is active in the community. She has been involved with the Girl Scouts of Colorado, the Colorado Law Alumni Board, the Denver Ballet Guild, and Latinas First Foundation. Rodriguez also gives her time to a myriad of legal associations, including the International Association of Defense Counsel and the American Board of Trial Advocates, as well as national and local bar associations such as the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, and Colorado Women’s Bar Association.

“Gina has an impeccable reputation as a trial lawyer and is well-known by the bench and bar in Colorado,” said Dennis Tracey, Head of Litigation for the Americas. “Her practice and experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries nicely complement the firm’s core strengths.”

“I am very excited to join the team at Hogan Lovells,” said Rodriguez. “It has a true global scale with deep practices, and it will provide a unique package that I can offer my clients.”

She earned her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School and her B.S. from the University of Iowa.

The national trial and business law firm Rose•Walker LLP has added attorney Faith Eaton in the firm’s Dallas office.

Eaton’s practice will involve all aspects of commercial litigation, including business litigation, aviation and health care.

“We’re very happy that Faith is joining us,” says firm founder Martin Rose. “She’s the type of person who fits well with our notion of not just representing a client, but helping them solve their problems. And like the rest of us, she’s ready to go to court if that’s what it takes to get the job done.”

A graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law, Eaton also holds an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Previously, Eaton worked as a probation officer for the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau, where she was responsible for managing a high case load, maintaining regular contact with wards of the juvenile division and their families, and providing progress reports to courts when needed.

During law school, she worked as a legal clerk for a San Antonio law firm and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

“This is an exciting opportunity to work with excellent lawyers on behalf of substantial and important clients,” Eaton says.

Rose•Walker LLP is a national trial and business law firm focusing on complex civil litigation and corporate legal matters. The firm has offices in Texas and Colorado.

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is leaving Houston-based Bracewell Giuliani to join New York-based Greenberg Traurig as global chair of their cybersecurity and crisis management practice.

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP will be known as just Bracewell after Giuliani’s departure, reports the Houston Business Journal.

In a statement, the firm said Giuliani is leaving by amicable agreement, effective Jan. 19. In a separate statement, Greenberg Traurig LLP announced Giuliani has joined its New York office as global chair of the firm’s cybersecurity and crisis management practice and senior adviser.

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Schiff Hardin LLP announces that Domenick Pugliese has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Financial Markets and Products Group. With more than 25 years of experience, Pugliese focuses on the investment management business. He advises investment companies, investment advisers, and independent directors of investment companies. He joins the firm from Paul Hastings LLP, where he was a partner.

A former deputy general counsel for the Alliance Mutual Funds and in-house counsel to the Prudential Mutual Funds, Pugliese has broad experience regarding all aspects of Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act regulation. Dom focuses his practice on representing mutual funds and independent trustees and directors of mutual funds, as well as variable annuity trusts. He works with funds and fund boards of all types of investment companies, including mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and business development companies.

“With his experience both in-house and in private practice, Dom is a great addition to our firm as we grow our financial markets offerings,” said Marci A. Eisenstein, Schiff Hardin’s Managing Partner. “Clients participating in the U.S. securities and futures markets will value Dom’s insight as they maneuver increasingly complex legal and regulatory challenges.”

Paul E. Dengel, leader of the firm’s Financial Markets and Products Group, said, “Beyond investment management, Dom has invaluable experience in mergers and acquisitions of investment companies, and in fund structuring and creation. His versatile background is a strong addition to our group.”

In addition to his practice, Pugliese is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, particularly those relating to the roles and responsibilities of independent trustees. He also serves on the advisory board of the Investment Company Institute’s Independent Director Counsel Roundtable.

“As the SEC continues to impose new duties and responsibilities on mutual fund independent directors, clients need adept counsel more than ever,” said Pugliese. “My practice is dedicated to advising these clients. By joining Schiff Hardin, I am joining colleagues whose experience both complements and expands my practice.”

He graduated from the George Washington University Law School, earning his J.D. with honors and serving as a member of the George Washington University Law Review. He earned his B.S. from the State University of New York Binghamton.

A fired contingent fee attorney can’t enforce a provision in his fee agreement requiring a client to pay the lawyer 20 percent of his eventual recovery if the client changes counsel, a divided Pennsylvania Superior Court declared Jan. 5, reports Bloomberg BNA.

“Enforcing the termination provision would penalize the client for exercising his absolute right to end the attorney-client relationship, Judge Kate Ford Elliott said in the majority opinion. In this situation, Elliott said, lawyers are limited to recapturing the reasonable value of their services, but that award can reflect the extent of the lawyer’s contribution to obtaining the client’s recovery,” the report explains.

“Just as a lawyer may not charge an exorbitant fee or place a ‘no termination’ clause in the contract or assert a vested interest in a client’s claim, a lawyer may not penalize a client for discharging him or her,” Elliott wrote.

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National law firm Wilson Elser announced the opening of a New Orleans office, the firm’s 30th U.S. office and the fourth opened in the past 12 months.

Lisa Africk, formerly of Burleson LLP, has joined Am Law 200 firm Wilson Elser as regional managing partner of the new office, accompanied by Katherine May, a former Burleson associate.

“The opening of a New Orleans office is part of Wilson Elser’s strategic growth plan and a move to bolster all of our business lines,” said Daniel J. McMahon, Wilson Elser chairman. “We are committed to providing our clients with excellent lawyering and outstanding client service by staffing our offices with the most accomplished attorneys proximate to our clients nationwide.”

“A New Orleans office solidifies Wilson Elser’s foothold in the Gulf Coast Region, with recently enhanced offices in Dallas and Houston and new offices in Austin and Beaumont, Texas,” added McMahon. “With more than 60 services, the firm is well positioned to represent the thriving industry sectors indigenous to this region.”

Over the past five years, Wilson Elser has opened nine offices – Hartford, Connecticut; Louisville, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; West Palm Beach, Florida; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Livonia, Michigan; Edwardsville, Illinois; and most recently, Austin and Beaumont, Texas.

“We are fortunate to have Lisa lead the firm’s expansion into Louisiana,” said Stratton Horres, regional managing partner of the Dallas office and the partner in charge of national lateral hiring. “With roots in New Orleans dating from her attendance at Tulane and a formidable reputation as a skilled attorney, she possesses the acumen of an effective leader and litigator.”

A practicing attorney for nearly two decades, Africk focuses on maritime, energy, construction litigation and employment. She has been named for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers since 2013.

Africk is an active member of the New Orleans Bar Association board and is a member of the Louisiana Bar and Federal Bar associations, and the Tulane Law School American Inn of Court. She is committed to mentoring junior attorneys and law school students and has been involved in such programs with Tulane Law School and Louisiana State University Law School. Africk is an active community leader and dedicates time to pro bono work.

Africk graduated cum laude with her B.A. and J.D. degrees from Newcomb College of Tulane University (1984) and Tulane Law School (1999), respectively. She earned her M.S.W. degree from Tulane School of Social Work (1999).

The Texas-based trial and appellate law firm GODWIN PC has named Houston appellate attorney and firm President R. Alan York as Managing Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 6, 2016.

“Alan’s appointment as Managing Shareholder is another indicator of the importance of our Houston office to the Firm,” says GODWIN PC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Donald E. Godwin. “As President, Alan has bolstered the Firm’s reputation for strong leadership, and, as Managing Shareholder, his leadership skills will benefit GODWIN PC even further.”

York succeeds Godwin as Managing Shareholder. Godwin will continue in his roles as Chairman and CEO.

Rounding out the firm’s Executive Committee, Bruce W. Bowman Jr. will continue in his dual role as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, while Jenny L. Martinez will maintain her position as Executive Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer.

In addition to his roles as Managing Shareholder, President and COO, York will continue to serve as Chair of the GODWIN PC Appellate Practice Section. Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, York provides trial support and error preservation, as well as appellate briefing and argument, on significant civil cases.

York has earned selection to The Best Lawyers in America for the past two years. He also has been honored as one of Houston’s Top 100 lawyers three different times on the annual Texas Super Lawyers list published by Thomson Reuters’ legal division, where he has been listed since 2003. York has also been recognized seven times among Texas Magazine‘s Top Lawyers in Houston, in addition to similar recent honors from Houstonia magazine. He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking for ethics and legal ability. York also serves as a trustee for the Houston Grand Opera and serves on the National Leadership Council of Lambda Legal.

According to a release, GODWIN PC, founded in 1980, is a mid-sized trial and appellate firm with a national practice. With offices in Dallas and Houston, GODWIN PC represents Fortune 500 and middle-market industry leaders in Mission Critical Litigation® throughout the United States. The firm is known for handling some of the biggest business litigation cases in Texas and elsewhere, including its successful representation of Halliburton in the landmark environmental litigation stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the release says.