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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 […] -
November 17, 2022
Law Alumnus John Harkey ’86 Inducted into McCombs School of Business Hall of Fame
Texas Law alumnus John Harkey, Jr., BBA ’83, JD ’86, has been inducted into the McCombs School of Business Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes Harkey among those in the Texas McCombs community who display exceptional service to education and human betterment and for distinguished contributions to the university and the business community. He was […] -
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 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 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 […] -
September 28, 2022
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), Texas Law celebrates our students, staff, and alumni of Hispanic descent. The professional, historical, and cultural contributions of the Latinx community have had a positive impact on the legal profession, and many of these leaders got their start here on the Forty Acres. […] -
September 23, 2022
Texas Law Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Shavonne Henderson ’05 has been selected as a 2022 recipient of the Texas Diversity Council‘s Top Women Lawyer Award. The award recognizes Henderson as a leader in the legal profession who shows commitment to diversity and community well-being. “I am honored and grateful that organizations […] -
August 11, 2022
Houston attorney and civic leader Carrin Patman ’82 is the new United States ambassador to the Republic of Iceland. Patman was nominated by President Joe Biden for the position – which is officially titled Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary – and was confirmed by a voice vote of the U.S. Senate on August 7, 2022. “I’m […] -
August 9, 2022
Mike Perrin ’71 Honored With Texas Exes Distinguished Alumnus Award
Michael W. “Mike” Perrin ’71 has been selected to receive the 2022 Texas Exes Distinguished Alumnus Award, continuing a long tradition of representation from Texas Law alumni. The Distinguished Alumnus Award—the highest recognition bestowed by the university’s alumni association—was created in 1958 to honor alumni who have distinguished themselves in their profession, community, and through […] -
August 4, 2022
Texas Law Alumnus Darren Walker ’86 Receives France’s Highest Cultural Honor
Texas Law alumnus Darren Walker ’86, president of the Ford Foundation, is the recipient of France’s highest cultural honor. Walker was named commander of France’s Order of Arts and Letters for his work in supporting social justice through funding the arts. “Being in this firmament is absolutely humbling,” Walker told The Associated Press upon receiving […]
