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Baker Botts secured a win on summary judgment for Ribbon Communications in New York, following a long-running dispute ti...
06/02/2026

Baker Botts secured a win on summary judgment for Ribbon Communications in New York, following a long-running dispute tied to Charter’s VoIP patent litigation with Sprint and their $220 million global settlement.

The court dismissed Charter’s claims seeking more than $150 million in indemnity, rejecting Charter’s effort to recover settlement payments and defense costs under a supply agreement. The ruling follows a parallel Delaware win, affirmed in December 2025, where the Delaware trial court also granted summary judgment for Ribbon in related litigation regarding separate supply agreements.

Read more: https://www.bakerbotts.com/news/2026/05/baker-botts-secures-complete-summary-judgment-victory-for-ribbon-communications

Baker Botts represented Transmission Developers, Inc., a Blackstone portfolio company, on the development and commercial...
06/02/2026

Baker Botts represented Transmission Developers, Inc., a Blackstone portfolio company, on the development and commercial operation of the Champlain Hudson Power Express, a $6 billion transmission project now delivering 1,250 megawatts of carbon-free hydropower from Québec to New York City.

The 339-mile line is the longest buried transmission line in North America, running underground and underwater from the U.S.-Canada border to a converter station in Queens. It can supply up to 20% of New York City's power needs.

Baker Botts has represented TDI on the project since 2013. The firm led federal regulatory strategy before FERC, the New York ISO, the Department of Energy, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and advised on the long-term capacity contract with Hydro-Québec, along with real estate, land use, and interconnection agreements.

Learn more here: https://www.bakerbotts.com/news/2026/05/baker-botts-advises-tdi-on-completion-of-$6-billion-champlain-hudson-power-express

On May 14, we welcomed our New York clients to The Campbell at Grand Central Terminal for an evening of connection, cult...
05/22/2026

On May 14, we welcomed our New York clients to The Campbell at Grand Central Terminal for an evening of connection, culture, and conversation. Set against the backdrop of one of the city's most iconic landmarks, the night featured live jazz and guided tours through the rich history of Grand Central.

Thank you to our clients for joining us and making the night so memorable!

05/18/2026

Today is the first official day of the 2026 Baker Botts Summer Program! We are excited to welcome summer associates from 31 law schools, 22 states, and 3 continents, each bringing a wide range of perspectives and talents to our firm.

From the moment they arrive, our summer associates get a real sense of what it means to build a career at Baker Botts. They collaborate with our lawyers on meaningful client work and benefit from hands on mentorship and a comprehensive training program. We believe the best way to understand our culture and practice is to experience it firsthand.

Please join us in welcoming our 2026 Summer Associate class.

Baker Botts was proud to support the NACD Northern California Directorship 100 celebration at the Stanford Faculty Club,...
05/15/2026

Baker Botts was proud to support the NACD Northern California Directorship 100 celebration at the Stanford Faculty Club, honoring this year's honorees and alumni.

Partners Brian Lee and Friedemann Thomma and Chief Client Office Catherine Zinn represented the firm for an evening centered on board leadership, governance, and the kind of peer connection.

We were especially pleased to celebrate our friend Brian Martin, CLO of Nutanix, on his well-deserved recognition as a 2025 Directorship 100 honoree.

The NACD Northern California director community continues to set a high bar for thoughtful, engaged governance leadership. Congratulations to all of this year's honorees.

Baker Botts was thrilled to host the Lex Mundi Intellectual Property Practice Group Meeting at INTA at our London office...
05/14/2026

Baker Botts was thrilled to host the Lex Mundi Intellectual Property Practice Group Meeting at INTA at our London office this past week, a great opportunity for meaningful IP conversations with colleagues from around the world.

Thank you to Neil Coulson and Suzi Hengl for leading the conversation.

We also appreciated hearing from keynote speaker Annie Haselfeld of Harley-Davidson, who shared a thoughtful in-house perspective, and from Lex Mundi CEO Helena Samaha, who joined us and spoke to a standing room-only crowd as well.

INTA continues to be a vital space for the global IP community to connect, and we're glad to play a part in those conversations.

Last week, Baker Botts hosted Women's Mahjong Night in Houston, bringing together women clients and colleagues for an ev...
05/12/2026

Last week, Baker Botts hosted Women's Mahjong Night in Houston, bringing together women clients and colleagues for an evening filled with connection, conversation, and a little friendly competition.

Partners Carina Antweil and Tina Nguyen led the event, with instructors guiding both beginners and more experienced players through the game.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fun and memorable evening!

Baker Botts sponsored and attended the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley’s Celebration of Justice, supporting work that e...
05/11/2026

Baker Botts sponsored and attended the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley’s Celebration of Justice, supporting work that expands access to legal help for underrepresented individuals and families.

With more than 50 lawyers across our San Francisco and Palo Alto offices, Baker Botts has a long-standing presence in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.

The firm is proud to support an organization that uses legal services, strategic advocacy, and education to advance social justice across the region. This year’s event raised more than $2 million in support of that mission.

Thank you to the many Baker Botts attorneys and clients who joined us for a memorable and impactful evening.

Wesley Community Center honored Baker Botts at Hope in the Heart of Houston, its annual fundraising event, which raised ...
05/01/2026

Wesley Community Center honored Baker Botts at Hope in the Heart of Houston, its annual fundraising event, which raised more than $265,000 to support Wesley’s work for Houston families.The recognition reflects Baker Botts’ four-decade relationship with Wesley. Retired Partner Stephen Tipps became the first Baker Botts lawyer to serve on Wesley's board, and the firm's service and broader involvement have continued ever since.

Senior Associate Laura McGonagill currently serves on Wesley's board. Past board members and Baker Botts partners Russell Lewis and Louie Layrisson also attended, along with Houston Office Administrator Lena Williams, and Baker Botts alumna Elizabeth Lewis, to support Wesley's work in early childhood education, workforce training, senior services, and food access.

Baker Botts is proud of its continued partnership with Wesley, and looks forward to future decades of supporting this essential Houston non-profit organization.

Data centers development has expanded rapidly across the country, especially in Texas. Baker Botts has worked on hundred...
04/22/2026

Data centers development has expanded rapidly across the country, especially in Texas. Baker Botts has worked on hundreds of data center-related matters advising developers, hyperscalers, energy suppliers and others.

The firm was proud to sponsor Energy Dialogues’ Energy Leaders Series, "Powering Texas and Domestic New Large Load: Data Centers, Oil and Gas, and Grid Ex*****on", on April 21 in Austin.

Baker Botts Partner Juliana Sersen moderated a panel titled "The Grid Under Pressure: Load Growth, Reliability, and Buildable Solutions".

The discussion featured Brian Lloyd, VP, Regulatory Policy, Oncor Electric Delivery; Phillip Sandino, SVP, Utility Development, Tract; and Claudia J. Morrow, SVP, Corporate Development and Strategy, Vistra Corp.

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