Legal Roundup
Texas Tech School of Law Receives $10,000 Texas Bar Foundation Grant
Texas Tech University’s School of Law has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support its Caprock Regional Public Defender Office & Clinic.
Baylor Celebrates National Adoption Month with Special Events, Research Highlights, Robust Support for Adoptive Families
November is National Adoption Month, which seeks to increase national awareness of adoption issues, bring attention to the need for adoptive families for teens in the U.S. foster care system and emphasize the value of youth engagement.
Gemma Descoteaux Named to “Dallas 500” 2025 List
For the sixth consecutive year, partner Gemma Descoteaux has been named to D CEO Magazine’s annual list of the 500 most influential business leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area.
Advocating for Change: Madison Barney’s Dedication to Disability and Housing Rights
As a first-generation lawyer, Madison Barney, JD ’24, set out on her path to a law degree with one clear mission: to advocate for those who need it most.
2024 Alumni Awards ‘Celebrities’ Recognized
Seven outstanding Texas Law alumni were recognized at a gala ceremony on Nov. 8, with 200 guests gathered in a full ballroom at the Thompson hotel in downtown Austin.
UH Law Center’s Global Law and Policy Initiative and University of Bologna to Collaborate on Sustainability Week
The University of Houston Law Center’s Global Law and Policy for the Americas initiative is partnering with the University of Bologna for a four-day event titled “Sustainability Week.”
Locke Lord Recognized as One of 2024 Top Workplaces in Dallas/Fort Worth by The Dallas Morning News
Locke Lord’s Dallas office has once again been named by The Dallas Morning News as one of the Top Workplaces in Dallas/Fort Worth, recognizing businesses at the top of their game that are making North Texas a better place to work.
Reed Smith's Alaniz again named INvolve LGBTQ+ Outstanding Executive Role Model
Reed Smith announced that Dallas Office Managing Partner Omar Alaniz is among the 2024 100 LGBTQ+ Executives selected by INvolve, the diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy and global network, supported by YouTube.
South Texas Law Receives Grant to Upgrade Technology for Its Pro Bono Legal Clinics
The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics at South Texas College of Law Houston recently received a $27,200 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation for technology upgrades, increasing the law school’s capacity to provide legal services to Greater Houston’s underrepresented populations.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Each year, SMU honors outstanding leaders in philanthropy, business and civic life with the highest honor the University can bestow upon its graduates.
South Texas Law Recognizes Faculty for Outstanding Scholarship, Service, Teaching
South Texas College of Law Houston recently honored 15 faculty members with awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship, service, and teaching.
Future 1L Dedicates Year to Public Interest
The Weil Legal Innovators Program enables incoming Texas Law students to explore public interest opportunities.
Professor Nanasi Moderates 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards
SMU Dedman School of Law Associate Professor Natalie Nanasi served as the moderator during a wide-ranging discussion on domestic violence and social change at The Family Place’s 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon in October.
Scott Bailey joins Jones Day's Corporate Practice in Dallas
The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Scott Bailey has joined the Firm as of counsel in the Corporate Practice. He is based in the Dallas Office.
Veterans Day Student Spotlight: Matthew J. Alarcon, President, Veteran Law Students Association
Matthew J. Alarcon, a proud, prior-service U.S. Marine and a student at South Texas College of Law Houston, is the first generation of his family to be born in the United States.
From Soldier to Advocate: Tyler Bischoff’s Journey from the Army to Baylor Law School’s Veterans Clinic
From Army service to law school, Tyler Bischoff’s journey has been defined by resilience, purpose, and a steadfast commitment to serving others.
Alumni Voices: Rudy Metayer
When Rudy Metayer ’06 was inducted into the Texas Lyceum as a director in January 2024, he followed in the footsteps of influential leaders like President George W. Bush and U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings.
Cadena Wins Society Program Food Drive
When Texas Law students compete to see who can gather the most canned food donations, the true winners are the university’s food pantry and the people it helps.
Nationally Recognized Employee Benefits and Tax Partner Joins Dinsmore in Texas
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that Scott C. Sanders has joined the Firm’s Houston office, expanding its service offerings to include employee benefits and executive compensation expertise.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Another Dallas Doctor for Prescribing Illegal “Gender Transition” Drugs to More than a Dozen Texas Minors
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a second North Texas doctor for illegally providing “gender transition” drugs to more than a dozen children.