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Texas Appellate Law Podcast

Todd Smith & Jody Sanders

Looking Back and Looking Forward | Chief Justice Nathan Hecht

DEC 12, 202450 MIN
Texas Appellate Law Podcast

Looking Back and Looking Forward | Chief Justice Nathan Hecht

DEC 12, 202450 MIN

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Chief Justice Nathan Hecht is retiring after an extraordinary 43 years on the bench. In this special episode, he joins Todd Smith and Jody Sanders to reflect on his remarkable career as Texas's longest-serving Chief Justice. He shares personal stories, pivotal milestones, and the transformative reforms he championed, from modernizing court technology to improving access to justice. Don't miss this candid and inspiring conversation about Chief Justice Hecht's enduring legacy, his vision for the future of Texas courts, and his advice to the next generation of lawyers and judges.


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