We're pleased to present the first two videos in Immediate Past President Harper Estes' Legal Legends series. The purpose of this series is preserve and share the perspectives of legendary Texas lawyers by covering their backgrounds, interesting stories, and thoughts on changes in and the future of our profession.
 James H. "Blackie" Holmes III, a partner with the Dallas firm Burford and Ryburn, has been a successful trial attorney since 1962. Mr. Holmes co-authored The Texas Lawyer's Creed, the "code of honor" that inspires attorneys to adhere to the highest principles of professionalism. Mr. Holmes has won numerous honors and awards, including the prestigious Lola Wright Foundation Award. He also served as Mayor of the City of University Park.
Click here to view Harper's interview with Blackie Holmes (Windows Media format)
High quality video stream (Microsoft Silverlight format)
 At the age of 26, Sarah Weddington argued the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which she ultimately won. She was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1972 and was the first woman elected to represent Austin, Texas in that capacity. She was the first woman appointed as General Counsel to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1977. From 1979-1981, Sarah Weddington was special White House Advisor to President Jimmy Carter. Sarah currently serves as an adjunct-professor at the University of Texas, and is a well-known author and lecturer.
Click here to view Harper's interview with Sarah Weddington (Windows Media format)
High quality video stream (Microsoft Silverlight format)
To read more about the Legal Legends series, see this Texas Bar Journal article (pdf)
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