Gardere Partner Named a Finalist for State Bar of Texas Professionalism Award
Jim Cooper was among the finalists for the 2011 College of the State Bar of Texas' Jim Bowmer Professionalism Award.
- Houston, TX (1888PressRelease) May 26, 2011 - Jim Cooper, co-chair of the Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Insurance Coverage Group, has been selected as a finalist for the College of the State Bar of Texas' Jim Bowmer Professionalism Award.
The award, presented annually since 1994, recognizes College members who demonstrate a dedication to professionalism, elevate the prestige of the legal profession, promote legal ethics, further continuing education of lawyers, and serve as an incentive to others. The award is named in honor of Temple, Texas, attorney Jim D. Bowmer, the originator of the idea of the State Bar College and a co-founder of the College.
"I appreciate being considered for this award, and am honored to be among the finalists," says Mr. Cooper, a partner at Gardere whose practice focuses on the representation of policyholders in insurance coverage litigation and arbitration. "I am personally committed to professionalism in my own practice, and have always tried to mentor other lawyers to do the same through my bar-related activities."
Mr. Cooper serves on the Board of the Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court, an organization that promotes civility and professionalism in the practice of law. Last year, he earned the Houston Bar Association's President's Award in recognition of his work as co-chair of the HBA's Professionalism Committee. He also is a founding member of the Houston Society of Policyholder Insurance Coverage Lawyers and an associate member of the Risk & Insurance Management Society.
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, an AmLaw 200 firm founded in 1909 and one of the Southwest's largest full-service law firms, has offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston and Mexico City. Gardere provides legal services to private and public companies and individuals in areas of government affairs, energy, litigation, corporate, tax, environmental, labor and employment, intellectual property and financial services.
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