SMU Dedman School of Law - Principles & Practice: Building a Progressive Litigation Career in DFW

Join the SMU American Constitution Society and the ACS Dallas Lawyer Chapter for a lunch panel featuring leading DFW litigators Jennifer McCoy (Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke) and Alex Whitman (Partner, Cunningham Swaim). From high-stakes federal white-collar defense and antitrust litigation to commercial appellate work and aviation law, our panelists will share insights on navigating complex private practice in Texas while staying grounded in progressive legal principles. They will discuss strategies for incorporating high-impact pro bono work, mentorship, and access-to-justice initiatives into firm life, as well as how law students and young lawyers can get actively involved with the ACS Dallas Lawyer Chapter.