January 29, 2026 – Texas Lawyer recently featured Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s strategic expansion into Houston with the addition of veteran energy industry specialist Mitch Ackal, who joined the firm as a partner to launch and lead the new office.

Ackal said the firm’s “depth across key industries, its entrepreneurial mindset, and its commitment to thoughtful growth made this a compelling opportunity,” adding that he looks forward to “helping build the firm’s Houston presence” and is “extremely excited” to have the opportunity to open and recruit for a new office.

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