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February 18, 2023
Adrienne Nelson ’93 Breaks Ground as First Black Female Federal Judge in Oregon
On Feb. 15, 2023, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Texas Law alumna Adrienne C. Nelson to the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, making her the first Black woman jurist in Oregon to serve on the federal bench. Her term begins immediately. This isn’t the first ground-breaking role for Nelson, a member […] -
February 15, 2023
The alumn speaks about his career, experiences in law school, and advice for today’s students. -
February 14, 2023
Texas Law has proven to provide more than just a world-class legal education. The evidence lies in these stories of attorneys whose paths first crossed in law school. Some were engaged by the time they graduated, while others took years to connect. The stories we’re sharing this year feature alumni who are celebrating their reunion […] -
January 20, 2023
Judge Diane P. Wood ’75 Named New American Law Institute Director
Diane P. Wood ’75, Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, has been named the new Director of The American Law Institute. The announcement was made yesterday by the ALI president David F. Levi. Judge Wood, who will be the first woman to lead the century-old organization when she […] -
January 17, 2023
The Texas Law 1L class and their Austin-based alumni mentors gathered at the Austin Public Library for an evening of conversation and refreshments on January 11. This was the kickoff event for the 2023 Alumni Mentoring Program, one of Texas Law’s distinctive features. With over 325 students and alumni in attendance, the night was a […] -
December 9, 2022
DeMetris Sampson ’80, a longtime lawyer and community leader in Dallas, has been named the winner of the Virgil C. Lott Medal for 2023. -
December 9, 2022
Alia Moses already made history once, when Pres. George W. Bush nominated her to become the first woman to sit on the bench of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The alumna from the Texas Law Class of 1986 made history again last month when she became the court’s first […] -
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 […]
