Jan. 23 — Energy lawyer and former energy regulator Barry Smitherman resigned his partnership at Vinson & Elkins on Friday.
Smitherman, who joined the firm less than two years ago and practiced out of the firm’s Austin office, left Vinson & Elkins to “pursue other career opportunities and interests,” according to a statement from the firm. Vinson & Elkins did not say what specific opportunities Smitherman plans to pursue.
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