In this issue of the Texas Bar Journal, we provide an article by Steve Fischer that discusses the patterns of growth and employment for lawyers in Texas, providing statistical data including two comprehensive lists on statewide attorney-to-population ratios and caseload numbers. Associate Editor Patricia Garcia examines the issue of diversity in the legal profession, while John Browning and Robert Bogdanowicz share their experiences as mentor and mentee, respectively, and the benefits of the mentoring process to the betterment of the profession. Managing Editor Judy Marchman takes a look at the new law school being developed in Dallas and talks with incoming Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Michael H. Schwartz. Let us know your thoughts. Email us at tbj@texasbar.com.
In addition, you can learn more about this year’s Annual Meeting, which heads to Houston June 14-15, 2012.