Task Force on International Law Practice in Texas

By order [pdf] dated August 23, 2009, the Supreme Court of Texas created the Task Force on International Law Practice in Texas and charged it with reviewing relevant issues and recommending possible revisions to the licensing rules necessary to reflect recent developments in the law related to foreign-trained lawyers and to modernize existing criteria to meet the needs of international law practice in Texas. The Task Force will also draft any proposed amendments for consideration by the Court. In the order the Court cited the growing global reach of business and industry that has led to calls for change across the nation in the state licensing requirements for foreign-trained lawyers. The Court noted businesses engaged in international transactions need lawyers familiar with laws of different jurisdictions to remain competitive.

The Task Force is responsible for a final report and recommendations to the Court no later than December 31, 2010.

The 14-person task force is chaired by Larry Pascal of Dallas. The vice-chair is LeLand DelaGarza of Dallas.