In the News Feb. 16, 2006
Storm or No, Lobbyists Thrive Despite stormy times for the Washington, D.C., lobbying industry, the top firms in town are reporting steady growth for 2005‌ Rounding out the list were two new entries. Bracewell & Giuliani nearly doubled its lobbying receipts, reporting $9.85 million to leap into the No. 23 slot. Former Rep. Jim Chapman (D-Texas), a partner with the firm, chalked up the success to work his lobbyists did on energy matters. MONDAY MORNING MEETING
Top 5 in M&A Deals for 2005 In its annual M&A review, American Banker ranked Bracewell & Giuliani in the Top 5 for "Number of M&A Deals" in 2005. Bracewell has consistently ranked in the Top 5 in this category since 1999. 1999
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Texas Rising Stars Congratulations to the firm's 62 attorneys named Texas Rising Stars for 2005! See the full list of honorees in the upcoming February BraceChatt. Rising Stars are selected by Super Lawyers who name the best up-and-coming lawyers they have personally observed in action who are either 40 years old or younger, or have been practicing law for 10 or fewer years. MONDAY MORNING MEETING
Happy Birthday Today!
Betsy Whitaker Dallas Trial and Co-Managing Partner
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Happy Birthday Today!
Michelle Roberts Dallas Trial Partner
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Tech Tip – Saving E-mail to DM
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Energy Law Roundtable Washington ET partner Dan Watkiss will be participating in a Texas Lawyer Roundtable Discussion on Energy Law. February 28, 2006 Houston, Texas Alden Hotel 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. CLE credit is available MONDAY MORNING MEETING
Client Development Tip If you have a noteworthy litigation victory or a significant transaction closing for which you want media coverage, let Marketing know right away. Time is of the essence -- a day or two can make a huge difference to the press! MONDAY MORNING MEETING