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A Diversity Success Story: An Inclusive Environment Attracts Minorities, Men And Women
Editor: Describe your professional background. Higgins: I worked as a certified public accountant before I enrolled in Tulane Law School. After graduation, I accepted a position with Bracewell & Giuliani. I left to join Exxon's Legal Department. In 1992, I took a Civic-Duty Leave from Exxon...
Read MoreDRI - Restoring A Level Playing Field
Editor: Tell us about your practice and your history with DRI. Martin: I have focused on representing defendants in mass tort litigation notably on behalf of the airline industry and manufacturers facing toxic tort litigation. I am more involved than ever before in representing large law firms...
Read MoreCivil Justice Reform - Law Firms Dedicated To Their Clients: The Defense Bar And Civil Justice Reform
Editor: Tell us about some of your organizational activities that have a bearing on civil justice reform. Martin: I have been very involved with the Texas Association of Defense Counsel (TADC) since the 1980s. I have also been active for many years in DRI, which is the largest national...
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