Gibson Dunn Hires Former Fifth Circuit Judge Costa as Partner

Gregg Costa, who left the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit last month, is joining Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher as a partner in its Houston office, the firm announced.

Costa will serve as co-chair of the global trial practice group and build a practice focused on civil trial, white collar defense and investigations after he joins in October, according to a firm statement Wednesday.

“There are few litigators today who have Gregg’s experience and perspective as a former federal prosecutor and judge,” Veronica Moyé, a Dallas partner, said in a statement. “His insights will be invaluable to our ...