BakerHostetler is making a significant move in strengthening its presence in Dallas by welcoming two renowned trial lawyers into its fold. The firm announced on Monday the addition of Courtney Barksdale Perez and Joshua Bennett to its labor and employment and litigation groups, respectively. Both attorneys are departing from the Dallas-based boutique firm, Carter Arnett Bennett & Perez, which they joined as name partners just this past March. For more details, the firm’s name change announcement can be viewed here.
Courtney Perez, known for her impressive roster of clients such as JP Morgan Chase & Co., AT&T Corp., and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, will be bringing her extensive experience to Baker’s labor and employment group. Meanwhile, Joshua Bennett, with high-profile clients like Netflix, Inc. and Vivint Inc., is set to join Baker’s litigation team.
Despite their departure from Carter Arnett Bennett & Perez marking a shift in their careers, Perez and Bennett have not commented on their move to BakerHostetler. Their joining is seen as a strategic enhancement of BakerHostetler’s capabilities in Texas, positioning the firm to better serve its corporate client base.
BakerHostetler’s decision to recruit such high-caliber partners underscores the thematic transition within the legal landscape where larger firms continue to actively scout boutique talent to further solidify their market position. For further insights on this development, visit the full article.