Jun 1, 2019 | Jennifer M. Collins, Law, Tribute
By Jennifer M. Collins Abstract It is my great privilege today to introduce this tribute issue to the extraordinary Professor Maureen Armour. Professor Armour earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz, a master’s in social work...
Jun 1, 2019 | Jane J. Boyle, Law, Tribute
By the Honorable Jane J. Boyle Abstract I have many memories of Maureen, but some stand out. Like how she was the smartest person in our class of 1981—bar none. She was unorthodox. She wore army pants and t-shirts to school and wore her hair in a bushy style. Though...
Jun 1, 2019 | Law, Michael Foreman, Tribute
By Michael Foreman Abstract I met Maureen when, via a dual career move, my wife and I relocated to Texas. My background included nearly two decades of legal practice spanning from private practice to state and local government. I had also done some adjunct teaching at...
Jun 1, 2019 | Law, Tribute, William Holston
By William Holston Abstract Maureen Armour exemplifies Socrates’s line that: ”Nothing is to be preferred before justice.” Maureen has devoted her entire professional life to the pursuit of justice. She is also one hell of a lawyer. To honor my friend Maureen, it is...
Jun 1, 2019 | Law, Mary B. Spector, Tribute
By Mary B. Spector Abstract During law school I would attend any student organization’s meeting if they offered free food. So when I received an email that the legal clinics were serving pizza at their information session, I headed straight to room 207 in Florence...
Jun 1, 2019 | Jake Torres, Tribute
By Jake Torres Abstract During law school I would attend any student organization’s meeting if they offered free food. So when I received an email that the legal clinics were serving pizza at their information session, I headed straight to room 207 in Florence Hall....
Jun 1, 2019 | Jessica Dixon Weaver, Tribute
By Jessica Dixon Weaver Abstract Professor Maureen Armour was known for many things by her colleagues—her brash sense of humor, the distinct sound of her voice, her clear manner of teaching, and her poignant questions that really got to the heart of a matter. She was...
Mar 1, 2019 | Jennifer M. Collins, Tribute
By Jennifer M. Collins Abstract It is my great privilege today to introduce this tribute issue to the legendary Professor Bill Bridge. Professor Bridge earned both his undergraduate and J.D. degrees from Georgetown University. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and the...
Mar 1, 2019 | Charles E. Curran, Tribute
By Charles E. Curran Abstract In my judgment, a very significant aspect of the SMU ethos is the commitment of many faculty of the Dedman School of Law to the good of the university as a whole. Some university law schools have their own campus and are far removed from...
Mar 1, 2019 | John K. Horany, Tribute
By John K. Horany Abstract My first class with Professor Bridge was Professional Responsibility in my third year at SMU. From him I learned great respect for the ethical norms of our profession, and in his teaching he emphasized real-life obstacles that lawyers...
