Stories

Stories are listed here by magazine sections: Discovery, Features, Opening Statements, and Closing Arguments. You can read all alumni Class Notes on the alumni website.

Discovery

  • Illustration of the network effect showing black and white figures and a lightbulb on an orange background.
    Leaning in: to building relationships and serving others.
  • TLM2025 Spring_Dean's Message Helping Hands
    Leaning in: to building relationships and serving others.
  • an abstract, blurred image with shades of blue, gray, and teal, creating a professional yet dynamic appearance that emphasizes movement and exploration.
    I care deeply that we innovate without losing sight of what has made this place amazing for generations.

Features

  • An illustration of blockchain technology.
    Are you ready for the internet’s next era? The Web3 upheaval could reshape the legal profession for the better.
  • A graphic of students walking into Texas Law.
    Forget what you know about law school rankings, and learn how Texas Law focuses on what’s truly important.
  • A title illustration of "Power Players."
    Meet the lawyers who are fueling an abundant energy future for Texas—and the whole world.
  • Teaching-- Expert Speech, The First Amendment right of academic freedom Written by Professor David M. Rabban Art by Balbusso Twins
    Judges recognize it. Professors rely on it. But what does academic freedom really mean under the First Amendment?
  • Home Court Advantage - Cover Story | Illustration by Nash Weerasekera
    Texas’ newest courts have businesses beating a path to the Lone Star State and changing the legal landscape.
  • Ties that Bind: World War II News Sheet forges community | Photography by Davian-Lynn Hopkins
    Remembering Helen Hargrave and the World War II News Sheets that kept our community strong in its darkest hours.

Opening Statements

  • A collage of illustrations of new Texas Law faculty members.
    Texas Law welcomes a record number of new faculty for the 2025–26 academic year. The 10 new teachers and scholars bring impressive credentials, vast experience, and wide-ranging expertise to the intellectual life of the school.
  • An illustration of a woman wandering through a maze.
    Professor Angelia Littwin’s research has led to changes in the law and greater awareness in federal bankruptcy systems.
  • A photograph of Darren Walker '86
    Darren Walker ’86 believes in the America that believed in him.
  • A graphic of a Rubix cube printed with the Constitution.
    Judges recognize it. Professors rely on it. But what does academic freedom really mean under the First Amendment?
  • Lori Duke '95 takes up a State Department challenge to make international child hosting programs safer and better. | Art by Sunnu Rebecca Choi
    Lori Duke ’95 takes up a State Department challenge to make international child hosting programs safer and better.
  • As CEO of AshBritt, the country's leading emergency management company, Brittany Perkins Castillo '13 brings order to chaos and helps hope triumph over despair. | Art by Chantal Jahchan
    As CEO of AshBritt, the country’s leading emergency management company, Brittany Perkins Castillo ’13 brings order to chaos and helps hope triumph over despair.

Closing Arguments

  • An illustration of Brianna Terrell.
    Brianna Terrell ’25, fluent in American Sign Language, is sharing her expertise on the international stage.
  • TLM2025_Ashlie Alaman
    Ashlie Alaman ’09 is paying forward an act of kindness by supporting incoming first-generation law students.
  • "Juntos es mejor." Talking with Miguel Garza '12
    Siete Foods co-founder and CEO Miguel Garza ’12 sat down with us to reflect on taking chances, solving big problems, and fielding a $1.2B partnership offer from PepsiCo.
  • Grammy-nominated jazz musician Colin Hancock '25 just might be the hippest lawyer you'll ever meet.
    Grammy-nominated jazz musician Colin Hancock ’25 just might be the hippest lawyer you’ll ever meet.
  • Black and white yearbook portrait of William "Bill" Mahomes Jr. ’72
    Q&A with the man who helped integrate Texas A&M.
  • Admired and beloved, the late pioneer Mary Lou Robinson '50 is the namesake of the U. S. Courthouse in Amarillo.
    Admired and beloved, the late pioneer Mary Lou Robinson ’50 is the namesake of the U. S. Courthouse in Amarillo.