Terry Neff and Iron Workers Mid- South Pension Fund v. Nicholas F. Brady, David J. Butters, Willilam E. MacAulay, Robert B. Millard, Robert K. Moses, Jr., Robert a Rayne, Bernard J. Duroc-Danner and Burt M. Martin
ACCEPTED
01-15-00544-CV
FIRST COURT OF APPEALS
HOUSTON, TEXAS
10/5/2015 3:43:44 PM
CHRISTOPHER PRINE
CLERK
No. 01-15-00544-CV
FILED IN
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS 1st COURT OF APPEALS
HOUSTON, TEXAS
FOR THE FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS 10/5/2015 3:43:44 PM
CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE
Clerk
TERRY NEFF AND IRON WORKERS
MID-SOUTH PENSION FUND,
Appellants,
v.
NICHOLAS F. BRADY, DAVID J. BUTTERS, WILLIAM E.
MACAULAY, ROBERT B. MILLARD, ROBERT K. MOSES, JR.,
ROBERT A. RAYNE, BERNARD J. DUROC-DANNER AND BRUCE
M. MARTIN, AND WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD., A
SWISS CORPORATION
Appellees.
From the 270th Judicial District Court
Harris County, Texas
Trial Court Cause No. 2010-40764
UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR ADMISSION
PRO HAC VICE OF PETER A. WALD
COME NOW Appellee Weatherford International Ltd. and Peter A. Wald
and file this Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Peter A. Wald and in support
thereof would respectfully show the Court as follows:
Mr. Wald, a reputable attorney licensed in the State of California, as well as
in the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit,
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and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, seeks admission pro hac vice in
the above-styled case pursuant to sections 82.036 and 82.0316 of the Texas
Government Code and Rule XIX of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of
Texas. In compliance with the requirements of those rules and statutes, the
following information is provided:
1. Non-Resident Attorney:
Peter A. Wald
Latham & Watkins LLP
505 Montgomery Street, Suite 2000
San Francisco, CA 94111-6538
(415) 391-0600 (telephone)
(415) 395-8095 (facsimile)
2. Associated Attorney:
The following resident attorney will be associated with Mr. Wald in
these proceedings:
Rebecca N. Brandt
State Bar No. 24062632
Latham & Watkins LLP
811 Main Street, Suite 3700
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 546-5400 (telephone)
(713) 546-5401 (facsimile)
3. List of Cases:
Within the past two years, Mr. Wald has been admitted pro hac vice in
the 270th Judicial District Court, Harris County ( Neff v. Brady, 2010-40764) and
in the 162nd Judicial District Court, Dallas County (Boyler v. Nguyen, 13-05971).
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4. Jurisdictions:
Mr. Wald is licensed in the following jurisdictions in which he is an
active member in good standing:
Supreme Court of California
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
5. Mr. Wald has not been the subject of disciplinary action by the Bar or
courts of any jurisdiction in which he is licensed within the preceding five years.
6. Mr. Wald has not been denied admission to the courts of any State or
to any federal court during the preceding five years.
7. Mr. Wald is familiar with the State Bar Act, the State Bar Rules, and
the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct governing the conduct of
members of the State Bar of Texas, and will at all times abide by and comply with
the same so long as this Texas proceeding is pending and he has not withdrawn as
counsel herein.
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Rebecca N. Brandt
State Bar No. 24062632
LATHAM & WATKINS LLP
811 Main Street, Suite 3700
Houston, TX 77002
Telephone: (713) 546-5400
Facsimile: (713) 546-5401
rebecca.brandt@lw.com
Kevin H. Metz (pro hac vice
pending)
555 Eleventh Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 637-2200
Facsimile: (202) 637-2201
kevin.metz@lw.com
Marissa R. Boynton (pro hac vice
pending)
555 Eleventh Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 637-2200
Facsimile: (202) 637-2201
marissa.boynton@lw.com
Attorneys for Appellee Weatherford
International Ltd.
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CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE
I hereby certify that counsel for Appellee Weatherford International Ltd.
received email communications from Appellants’ counsel, regarding the subject
matter of this Motion, and was informed that there is no opposition to the granting
of this Motion. Counsel for the individual Appellees also advised that they do not
oppose this Motion.
/s/ Rebecca N. Brandt
Rebecca N. Brandt
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 5, 2015, a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served in compliance with the Texas Rules of Appellate
Procedure on the counsel of record listed below.
James A. Reeder, Jr. Erik W. Luedeke
Jeffrey S. Johnston ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN
Stacy M. Neal &DOWDLLP
Nicholas Shum 655 West Broadway, Suite 1900
Stephanie Miller San Diego, CA 92101
VINSON & ELKINS LLP VIA E-FILE AND E-MAIL
1001 Fannin St., Suite 2500
Houston, TX 77002 Noelle M. Reed
jreeder@velaw.com Charles W. Schwartz
jjohnston@velaw.com SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE,
sneal@velaw.com MEAGHER & FLOM LLP
nshum@velaw.com 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 6800
smiller@velaw.com Houston, TX 77002
VIA E-FILE AND E-MAIL noelle.reed@skadden.com
charles.schwartz@skadden.com
N. Scott Fletcher VIA E-FILE AND E-MAIL
Elizabeth G. Myers
JONES DAY Joe Kendell
717 Texas, Suite 3300 Jamie J. McKey
Houston, TX 77002 KENDALL LAW GROUP, LLP
sfletcher@jonesday.com 3232 McKinney A venue, Suite 700
egmyers@jonesday.com Dallas, TX 75204
VIA E-FILE AND E-MAIL jkendall@kendalllawgroup.com
jmckey@kendalllawgroup.com
Robert S. Bennett VIA E-FILE AND E-MAIL
Ellen Kennedy
HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP George C. Aguilar
555 Thirteenth Street, NW ROBBINS ARROYO LLP
Washington, DC 20004 600 B Street, Suite 1900
robert. bennett@hoganlovells.com San Diego, CA 92101
ellen.kennedy@hoganlovells.com gaguilar@robbinsarroyo.com
VIA E-FILE AND E-MAIL VIA E-FILE AND E-MAIL
/s/ Rebecca Brandt
Travis E. Downs III
Benny C. Goodman III
Rebecca N. Brandt
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