Jones Walker Expands Texas M&A Team with Four Senior Hires from Walker Eisenbraun
Event summary
- Jones Walker adds three partners (Raymond Walker, Mark Eisenbraun, David Valenti) and one special counsel (Jill Brumberger) to its Texas Corporate Practice Group.
- Raymond Walker appointed head of Jones Walker's Texas offices effective July 1, 2026.
- New hires bring over 15 years of experience serving Texas' business community from defunct Walker Eisenbraun.
- All four attorneys will focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity transactions.
The big picture
This strategic hire underscores Jones Walker's push to strengthen its corporate practice in Texas, a key market for middle-market M&A and private equity activity. The addition of seasoned attorneys from a well-established local firm suggests an intent to deepen client relationships and compete more aggressively with regional rivals. The move also highlights the ongoing consolidation trend among law firms seeking scale and specialized expertise in high-growth sectors.
What we're watching
- Client Retention Risk
- How Jones Walker will integrate and retain clients from the defunct Walker Eisenbraun.
- Market Penetration
- Whether Raymond Walker can leverage his leadership experience to expand Jones Walker's presence in Texas.
- Competitive Dynamics
- The pace at which this move will impact Jones Walker's standing against other regional law firms in M&A and private equity.