AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 9, 2025--
Jackson Walker is proud to announce that Jeff Oldham, one of Texas’s most accomplished appellate lawyers, has joined the firm as a partner in our Austin and Houston offices and as firmwide chair of our appellate practice.
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Jeff’s arrival further strengthens Jackson Walker’s appellate section, following the recent addition of former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht and building on the leadership of Justice Jennifer Caughey, who chaired the firm’s appellate group from 2019 to 2025 before returning to the bench on Houston’s First Court of Appeals.
Jeff brings to Jackson Walker a record of achievement and leadership that places him among the very best in the field. He graduated first in his class from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, clerked for Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist on the United States Supreme Court, and has argued and won cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Texas, and appellate courts nationwide. Jeff also served as General Counsel to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, where he managed high-profile litigation, provided strategic counsel on matters of statewide importance, and led a team of attorneys handling a wide variety of legal and policy issues.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jeff Oldham to Jackson Walker,” said Firmwide Managing Partner C. Wade Cooper. “Jeff’s credentials are second to none – he is recognized as one of the top appellate lawyers in Texas and the nation. His experience before the highest courts, his leadership in government, and his commitment to excellence will be invaluable to our clients and our firm. Jeff’s arrival, following the addition of Chief Justice Hecht, cements Jackson Walker’s position among the premier firms for appellate advocacy in Texas.”
W. Ross Forbes, Jr., chair of the Trial & Appellate Litigation section and partner, added, “Jeff’s reputation as a brilliant advocate and strategic thinker is well known throughout the legal community. He has handled some of the most significant appeals in recent years, and his insight will elevate our already outstanding appellate team. We are excited to have him join us as we continue to build on our tradition of excellence.”
On his decision to join the firm, Jeff said, “I’m very excited to join Jackson Walker and lead such a distinguished appellate group. The firm’s collaborative approach, its deep roots in Texas, and its excellence in appellate and trial advocacy make it the ideal place for this next chapter of my career. I look forward to contributing my experience to the firm and its clients, and to working alongside such a talented group of lawyers including leaders like Chief Justice Hecht.”
Jeff earned a B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Tulsa, and his J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
Meet Jackson Walker
Since Jackson Walker’s founding in 1887, our attorneys have represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys, we are the largest firm in Texas and have been recognized by Law360 as a “Texas Powerhouse” and an “elite law firm” that regularly provides counsel to industry-leading clients. Jackson Walker’s trial group is one of the largest in the Southwest, comprising about 30% of the firm’s more than 500 attorneys. To learn more, visit the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice page.
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