Jenna Johnson, a graduate of Texas A&M School of Law, earned the highest score on the September Texas Bar Exam. Now she is a member of Thompson & Knight’s class of incoming associates. She spoke with The Lawbook about what’s next and what it was like to prepare for the bar exam during a global pandemic.
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Former Motiva Asst. GC Keith Calcote: Family Trial Inspires Public Service
Keith Calcote’s son was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome in the third grade. “We knew nothing about Tourette’s or what lay ahead,” said Calcote, who has served as an assistant general counsel at Shell Oil, Motiva and Waste Management. During the past three decades, Calcote has been involved in some of the biggest corporate civil lawsuits in Texas history. But his family’s experience with Tourette’s gave him an understanding and compassion that deeply affected his profession and faith.
Sherman Federal Courthouse Closed, Jury Trial Halted After Coronavirus Outbreak
A federal judge in Sherman has halted a jury trial underway in his courtroom in which multiple people involved in the trial, including two jurors, tested positive for COVID-19, according to court records and multiple sources. In response, the Paul Brown federal courthouse will be closed the rest of the week for a deep cleaning. Natalie Posgate has the scoop.
Military Service Taught Me the Value of Preparation, Providing Sound Advice and Conveying Confidence Under Pressure
It wasn’t until after the terrorist attacks on 9/11 that Sidley partner Aaron Rigby began focusing on a career practicing law. While on active duty in the Middle East, he worked alongside judge advocates in the Navy and Marine JAG Corps. The experience showed him the profound impact and role that attorneys can have.
Thoughts on Being a Veteran
David Norton was four when he fell in love with flying. After graduating from the U.S. Air Force, he served in Operations Desert Watch and Desert Storm, Operation Southern Watch and Operation Restore Hope. Now he heads the aviation law practice at Shackelford and shares his Veterans Day reflections in this essay.
How Jumping from Airplanes Made Me a Good Trial Lawyer
Dallas lawyer Al Ellis’ military career began with ROTC at South Oak Cliff High School. He later served in the Dominican Republic as part of a peacekeeping mission and spent a year as an advisor to the Vietnamese Army in Vietnam. In this article, Ellis highlights a few ways that his military experience has made him a better lawyer.
Toiling in my Ship’s Boiler Room was a Priceless, Life-Changing Opportunity
Evan Caffrey was an 18-year-old high school dropout. The Navy gave him a fresh start. The Houston attorney at Hall Maines Lugrin is grateful to the service, even the four years in the fireroom of a destroyer.
An Unexpected Path
The confidence and life experience Dallas lawyer Michael Hatcher gained through the Air Force helped him overcome a motorcycle accident that derailed his plans to fly fighters and become an astronaut. He shares his story of resiliency here.
Telehealth Expansion During the Covid-19 Pandemic: What’s the Path Forward for Telehealth?
Greenberg Traurig attorneys discuss the increased use of telehealth during the pandemic, why such increased use didn’t happen sooner and anticipated future developments in telehealth policy.
Fight Involving Texas Legal Recruiter to Proceed in Hong Kong (Maybe)
A new Fifth Circuit ruling involves an Austin legal recruiter and a competitor who are sparring in litigation that has stretched from Texas to Asia and involves accusations of defamation and theft of trade secrets.