Baker Botts Elects 12 New Partners and Three New Special Counsel
HOUSTON, TX, January 9, 2025 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of 12 attorneys to partner and three attorneys to special counsel, effective January 1, 2025.
"The members of our newest partnership and special counsel class exemplify the Firm’s extraordinary depth of talent. They are zealous advocates for their client, experts in their fields, and leaders in our communities," said Managing Partner, Danny David. "Baker Botts is a special place, and as we enter our 185th year, these extraordinary individuals will undoubtedly help shape our future success and contribute to our exceptional culture."
The members of the Firm’s newest partnership and special counsel class are listed below:
Jordan Hahn, Partner – Tax, Dallas
Jordan is a skilled M&A and oil and gas income tax lawyer who tirelessly negotiates favorable tax terms and outcomes for our clients and advises them on complex tax matters.
Daniel Leventhal, Partner – Global Projects, Dallas
Daniel is a stellar real estate lawyer with expertise in real estate development, joint ventures, finance, and other real estate transactions.
Patrick McClay, Partner – IP, New York
Pat is a trusted IP lawyer whose practice focuses on patent analysis for product launches, diligence and agreement support, and patent prosecution strategy.
Ryan Norfolk, Partner – Global Projects, Washington, D.C
Ryan is an experienced energy regulatory lawyer whose primary area of focus is federal energy regulatory matters covering power, natural gas, oil, liquids, and energy transition.
Michael Portillo, Partner – Corporate, Austin
Michael is a gifted emerging companies and venture capital lawyer who advises investors and emerging companies on equity financings and corporate governance issues, and also has substantial experience on private M&A transactions.
Harrison Reback, Partner – Litigation, Houston
Harrison is a talented environmental, safety, and incident response lawyer who leads initial response activities and government engagement, advises on Clean Air Act compliance, and defends against enforcement actions.
Bethany Salpietra, Partner – IP, Dallas
Bethany is a gifted high-stakes IP litigator for hi-tech, media, and entertainment clients. She also counsels clients on their IP portfolios.
Andrew Schulte, Partner – Corporate, Houston
Andrew is an exceptional corporate lawyer whose primary areas of expertise include corporate securities law, equity and debt offerings, IPOs, and joint ventures.
Matthew Sheridan, Partner – Litigation, Houston
Matt is a seasoned trial lawyer who focuses on energy (particularly power and renewables), ERISA, and class-action litigation.
Michael Silliman, Partner – IP, Houston
Michael is an accomplished IP lawyer who focuses on technology (including energy technology) transactions, IP strategy and counseling, patent validity litigation, and representing emerging companies and venture capital on IP issues.
Costa Smith, Partner – Corporate, London
Costa is a skilled corporate lawyer who focuses on digital infrastructure transactions, private M&A, equity financings, joint ventures, and corporate structuring.
Andrew Wilson, Partner – IP, Washington, D.C.
Andrew is a versatile IP lawyer and open-source software expert who has substantial experience litigating IP disputes in district court and before the International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the Customs and Border Protection Agency. He also advises clients on technology transactions and a broad array of IP issues.
Rakan Alyusuf, Counsel – Corporate, Riyadh
Rakan is a skilled corporate and capital markets attorney. Rakan has experience in advising on IPOs, public M&A, equity and debt issues, and joint ventures. He also has expertise in representing clients before the General Authority for Competition in merger control filings and compliance investigations.
Natasha Gandhi, Counsel – Corporate, Dallas
Natasha is a talented corporate lawyer, advising clients on a variety of complex corporate and transactional matters, including M&A, dispositions, securities offerings, and corporate governance.
Mary Margaret R. Steinle, Counsel – Litigation, Austin
An accomplished litigator, Mary represents clients in civil matters across the nation at both the trial and appellate court levels. Her practice includes securities fraud, intellectual property, and energy.
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