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January 13, 2016
Texas Law is proud to announce that alumnus Darren Walker, ’86, will give the commencement address at the 2016 Sunflower Ceremony on Saturday, May 21. Walker is currently the president of the Ford Foundation, where he oversees more than $12 billion in assets, $500 million in grants and 10 international offices. He is also a […] -
December 24, 2015
Attorney and Longhorn philanthropist Joe Jamail, BA ’50, JD ’53, Life Member, Distinguished Alumnus, died Wednesday at age 90. Dean Ward Farnsworth shared these comments after learning the news: I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Joe Jamail, our wonderful friend and graduate. It is a loss felt keenly by all of us […] -
December 10, 2015
Texas Law alum Andrea Meza, ’15, was presented with the Access to Justice Law Student Pro Bono Award by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Access to Justice Commission. The award is presented annually to law student and recent graduates that have shown an exceptional commitment to pro bono work. Meza is one of three […] -
July 15, 2015
Texas Law Students and Alumni Selected for Prestigious Fellowships
A number of Texas Law students and alumni are off to a number of remarkable fellowships in 2015, including two of the nation’s most prestigious placements for new lawyers: the Fried Frank-MALDEF Fellowship, and the Gideon’s Promise Fellowship. Those highly coveted opportunities went to Alejandra Avila ’14, and Paul McDaniel ’15, respectively. These fellowships were […] -
May 1, 2015
Lifetime Achievement, John H. Massey, ’66 John H. Massey is the Chairman of the Neuberger Berman Private Equity Funds Committee and a member of the Co-Investment Partners Investment Committee. Neuberger Berman manages more than $200 billion in client assets. Mr. Massey has, in his 47-year career in the investment management arena, participated in more than […] -
April 21, 2015
“A Noble Citizen” Examines the Life and Work of Frances “Sissy” Farenthold
The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice at the University of Texas School of Law is pleased to announce its eleventh annual conference, to take place April 23-24, 2015. The conference is free and open to the public. Registration is strongly encouraged. The culmination of a three-year project on Sissy Farenthold funded by […] -
November 21, 2014
Texas Law Alumnus and Former Senator, UT Counsel Ray Farabee Passes Away
Texas Law alumnus Ray Farabee, ’61, who parlayed success as a Wichita Falls attorney into subsequent careers in the Texas Senate and the University of Texas System, died on Thursday. He was 81 years old. Farabee was first elected to the Senate in 1975. He represented the North Texas-based Senate District 30 as a Democrat […] -
October 20, 2014
In a unanimous vote (97-0), the U.S. Senate confirmed in May loyal Longhorn Gregg Costa, ’99, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The second youngest judge currently serving on a federal court of appeals bench, Costa brings unique perspective to his new role. -
October 15, 2014
Eight Texas Law Alumnae Among Texas Lawyer’s “2014 Winning Women”
Eight Texas Law alumnae from across the state were selected to be among Texas Lawyer‘s 20 “Winning Women.” The recipients were selected from nearly 150 nominations and recognized during a luncheon Oct. 8 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas. Read more about the “Winning Women” on Texas Lawyer‘s website. This year’s Texas Law honorees include: […] -
October 15, 2014
New Gift Raises Mithoff Family Support of Pro Bono Program to $2 Million
A recent $1 million gift to The University of Texas School of Law from Richard and Virginia “Ginni” Mithoff of Houston will support the school’s Pro Bono Program. The gift brings the Mithoffs’ total contributions to the program to $2 million. By participating in the Pro Bono Program, students increase access to justice and build […] -
October 10, 2014
Alumnus Harley Clark, ’62, Man Behind “Hook ’em, Horns” Sign, Dies at 78
Retired state District Judge and alumnus Harley Clark, ’62, of Austin, a venerated Texas Ex who became a part of Longhorn lore by introducing the “Hook ’em, Horns” hand sign at a University of Texas pep rally during the 1950s, died Thursday at the age of 78. He passed away at his beloved farm near […] -
July 16, 2014
Two Law School Alumni Named 2014 Texas Exes Distinguished Alumni
The Texas Exes, the university’s alumni association, recently announced the recipients of its highest honor, which counts two alumni of The University of Texas School of Law among the list of six — H. Scott Caven Jr., ’67, and John H. Massey, ’66, president of the Law School Foundation. Also named to the 2014 Distinguished […]
