For those struggling to remember the history of horse racing in Texas, it might be because until 1986, it had been illegal for decades. Even now, when compared to many other states, racing is minimal in Texas. However, Amy Fordham Cook ’23, executive director of the Texas Racing Commission (TXRC), is out to change that.
As a point of pride, Nate Mallory ’23 ’24 believes in maximizing opportunities. The recent Texas A&M Law graduate and founder of The Mallory Firm, PLLC is passionate about tax law. He completed law school in standout fashion, forging an unprecedented path all his own.
Topics: Texas A&M University School of Law, alumni news, veterans
Cort DeHart ’95 made a name for himself in the legal and corporate world — now he’s teaching core principles to young people about growing food and growing up.
Cort DeHart ’95 has certainly had a successful legal and corporate career. In 1995, he co-founded a law firm that would eventually become DeHart & Crockett, P.C., where he remained until 2009. He subsequently served as president of multiple companies, including Digital Recognition Network, a company known for its industry-leading location intelligence technology.
Topics: alumni news, community
Love tends to blossom where we least expect it. And let’s face it — law school is likely not the first place that comes to mind when describing a romantic destination. Fortunately for a select group of Aggies, their happily-ever-after stories began at Texas A&M Law.
It's easy to overlook the amount of personal growth students gain by the end of their law school journeys. Among these countless takeaways, the law school caught up with four couples who discussed their most important takeaway of all: their spouses. Enjoy this special Valentine’s Day tribute as they share their unique stories of how they found love and law.
Topics: alumni news, texas a&m school of law
Wei Wu’s journey to law school is a testament to the strength of diversity. Wei is the first in her family to graduate college, the first to pursue a graduate degree, and the first in her generation to achieve numerous milestones — displaying the tenacity and resilience that define her character.
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Texas A&M Law Ranks No. 1 In Texas Bar Pass Rate
The 2023 Texas Bar Exam pass ratesare in, and Texas A&M Law ranked no. 1in the state. The law school’s94.63 percentfirst-time bar pass ratealso stands as the highest rate in the state for the last decade.
Topics: alumni news, Texas A&M Law, Graduates
Hisham Masri ’15 Nominated for TYLA President-Elect
Hisham Masri ’15 has been nominated to run for president-elect of the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA). If elected, he would be the first TYLA President from Texas A&M School of Law (or Texas Wesleyan Law).
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Judge Joe Spurlock II ’60 Endowment Fully Funded
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Texas A&M Law Alumnus Earns Highest Bar Exam Score
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Texas A&M Law Announces 2022-2023 Alumni Board of Directors
Texas A&M School of Law announced the 2022-2023 Alumni Board of Directors. Seven new members were voted in during the quarterly alumni board meeting on Wednesday, September 14.
Topics: alumni news