Join us in person or online for a conversation with Nathan Hecht, the chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court.

Hecht was appointed chief justice in September 2013. First elected to the state high court in 1988, Hecht is the longest-serving Supreme Court member in Texas history. He has also served as a district court judge and appeals court justice. Previously, Hecht was a partner in what is now known as the Locke Lord firm, practicing mainly in the area of general business and commercial litigation.

The Texas Tribune's Conversation Series features in-depth discussions with prominent elected officials and newsmakers moderated by Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief, and other expert journalists from The Texas Tribune. Each free event at the historic Austin Club in downtown Austin features coffee, networking and audience question-and-answer time. You can also watch the event on our livestream if you are unable to attend in person.

This series of conversations is generously sponsored by AT&T, Texas A&M University, BP, PepsiCo, Walmart and Southwest Airlines, the official airline of Texas Tribune Events. Tribune events are also supported through contributions from our founding investors and members.

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