“Tom Luce Helped Reshape Texas. He Also Remembered Your Name”

Chris Kratovil was quoted in The Texas Lawbook article, “Tom Luce Helped Reshape Texas. He Also Remembered Your Name.” The article reflects on the life and legacy of renowned Texas lawyer and civic leader Tom Luce following his passing. It highlights his lasting impact on the legal profession, public education, public policy, and mentorship, while featuring tributes from colleagues and friends who emphasized his professionalism, kindness, and commitment to serving both clients and the broader community.

Kratovil shared several reflections on Luce’s influence, noting that Luce taught him early in his career that lawyers are “servants” whose role is to solve clients’ most significant problems. Kratovil also praised Luce as a pragmatic problem solver whose collaborative leadership shaped generations of attorneys. He concluded that Luce’s greatest legacy extends beyond his legal accomplishments to his transformative civic leadership, particularly in education reform, and the many lawyers whose careers and values were shaped by his mentorship.