Dentons adds managing partner in Houston

Law firm Dentons has hired Glenn Ballard as managing partner in its Houston office.

Ballard is a past president of the Houston Bar Association. He has experience in litigation matters including intellectual property.

He has represented clients in industries including banking and technology and has appeared before the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits.

Michael Moore, managing partner of the firm's Dallas office, said: "Glenn is an exceptional lawyer with deep roots in Houston who will be a terrific asset to many of our clients across a number of business sectors, and a strong leader for this important office."