Former Texas Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson Honored as Recipient of Chief Justice Jack Pope Award
Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson was honored as the 2014 recipient of the Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Awards at the 19th Annual John Hemphill Dinner in Austin. The Award was presented by Chief Justice Jefferson’s successor, Chief Justice Nathan Hecht. Pictured are (left to right) Former Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson and TCLE Board Chair Patti Gearhart Turner.
The Pope Award is presented to those who exemplify the the high standards of honesty and integrity set by Chief Justice Pope. Our congratulations to Chief Justice Jefferson.