SCOTX’s Kyle Hawkins on Effective Appeals
Photo courtesy of the Texas Supreme Court
Justice Kyle Hawkins surprised court watchers when he returned to public service from Big Law in October.
The Lehotsky Keller Cohn alum previously served as counselor to the US solicitor general and as Texas solicitor general. Here, Hawkins shares his thoughts on the transition from advocate to judge, what makes an effective appellate lawyer, and the challenges of serving on Texas’ high court.
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
How has your time on the court been so far? What’s been the biggest adjustment?
It’s a weighty responsibility and a daunting ...
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