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December 9, 2022
Diverse Voices Speaker Series Launches with Legal Scholar Carliss Chatman ’04
This fall, Texas Law’s Pipeline Beyond kicked off its Diverse Voices Speaker Series with guest speaker Carliss Chatman ’04. Professor Chatman, who teaches Corporate Law, Contracts, and Professional Responsibility at the Washington and Lee School of Law, presented on innovative solutions to shareholder recovery in derivative litigation. She also reflected on her experiences both at […] -
December 8, 2022
Texas Law Faculty and Alumni Elected to Philosophical Society of Texas
Five outstanding members of the Texas Law community have been elected to the prestigious Philosophical Society of Texas. The group, led by Dean Bobby Chesney, includes alumni Linda Addison ’76, John B. Beckworth ’83, and John Schwartz ’83, and adjunct professor Evan Young. They are in elite company, as the Philosophical Society elected only 17 […] -
December 1, 2022
For this edition of Texas Law’s Student Spotlight series, meet 3L Connor Madden! -
November 17, 2022
It’s been more than a year since U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan, but vast numbers of Afghans forced to flee the country once the Taliban regained control are still seeking legal standing to make new lives for themselves in the United States. Of those who managed to make the 7,800-mile journey from Kabul to Texas, […] -
November 14, 2022
Texas Law Students Dominate White Collar Crime Trial Advocacy Competition
A team of Texas Law students, coached by Texas Law alumni, swept the honors at this year’s White Collar Crime Invitational trial advocacy competition, hosted by the Georgetown University Law Center. The Texas Law advocates were crowned team champions after winning every round on every judge’s ballot throughout the three-day tournament, while Emily Ogden and […] -
November 8, 2022
Texas Law students bring many life experiences with them as they begin their legal education, including service in the U.S. Military. In observance of Veterans Day, we honor the call with a special salute to veterans in the Texas Law community. This year, we feature three veterans who are current 1L students: Thomas McAuley, James […] -
November 3, 2022
From Influential to Up & Coming, Texas Law is Well-Represented in ABBJ Awards
Several Texas Law faculty members and alumni have been chosen to receive 2022 Austin Black Business Journal awards. The publication announced two major awards honoring attorneys: “Most Influential Lawyers” and “Up & Coming Lawyers.” The awards recognize Black professionals in the legal field who have achieved professional excellence and have actively paved the way to […] -
October 21, 2022
3Ls Combine their Passions with Hands-On Learning in Summer Public Service Positions
For 3Ls Gabrielle (Gabby) Camilleri and Luke Freedman, inspirations to practice public service law have come in different forms but led both to summer positions with the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP). Camilleri worked with the TCRP Beyond Borders program, which partners with organizations and communities, “to eliminate policies that perpetuate the harmful effects of […] -
October 20, 2022
For more than a century, graduates of The University of Texas School of Law have been leaders in law, public service, and civic leadership, living extraordinary lives that embody the university’s beloved motto, “What starts here changes the world.” Starting in 1958, the Texas Law Alumni Association established an annual award to honor greatness in […] -
October 12, 2022
Brian Haley ’09 Named Chair of Texas Performing Arts Founding Leadership Board
Texas Law alumnus Brian Haley ’09 has been appointed chair of the Texas Performing Arts founding leadership board, a group of national and international volunteer leaders who will spearhead the organization’s next phase of growth. Leadership is a cornerstone in any field, whether it’s the arts, law, or real estate. With an advisor like Kurt […] -
October 11, 2022
At Texas Law, students change the world through real-life learning opportunities. Recently, 3L Alyse Munrose – working through the Law School’s Children’s Rights Clinic and under the supervision of Lori Duke ’95 – successfully represented her clients in a five-day trial. The trial culminated nearly a year of working on behalf of siblings who had […] -
October 7, 2022
Kris Kennedy ’95 has been selected as the Texas Law 2022 Mentor of the Year, recognizing the positive impact she had on 2L Arielle Dutton in the past year. The announcement was made by Rémi Ratliff ’95, the director of the law school’s mentoring program. Kennedy, who works with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, has […]
