H. Lee Godfrey, 1939-2025

HOUSTON (June 2, 2025) —With very heavy hearts, the partners of Susman Godfrey announce the passing of H. Lee Godfrey, a founder of our firm.  Lee died on June 2nd after a long illness. 
Lee was one of the preeminent trial lawyers of his generation. His smile and wit charmed judges and jurors; his keen

Skadden Names 41 New Counsel

 

We are pleased to announce that the following attorneys have become counsel at the firm:
Alejandro Ascencio LucioCapital Markets / London
Peter BeaumontInternational Litigation and Arbitration / London
Simon CassellEnergy and Infrastructure Projects / New York
Ondrej ChvostaNational Security

Mayer Brown Adds Prominent Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner

NEW YORK, June 2, 2025 – Mayer Brown announced today that Rich Stieglitz has joined the firm as a partner and co-leader of its Restructuring practice in New York. He brings a wealth of deal experience advising on many of the most complex and groundbreaking bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Rich joins from Cah