Dr. Hugh Brady

Professor

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Biography

Hugh Brady is a leading political law expert in Texas, serving as a trusted legal advisor across the political spectrum. He has combined teaching with law reform and public service to enhance institutional capacity and performance, while working to reduce the corrosive effects of low public trust. Brady has served as a White House lawyer and been the parliamentary counsel for the Texas House of Representatives, which includes being the principal lawyer on constitutional and legislative procedure matters. He was appointed by President Obama to serve as General Counsel in the White House Office of Administration from 2014 to 2017. Brady has handled a broad portfolio of legal issues, including government ethics, cybersecurity, and contracts law. His expertise extends to being a member of the Texas delegation to the Uniform Law Commission and organizing the Legislative Campaign Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He edited 'Texas House Practice,' an authoritative text on Texas legislative rules. Additionally, he has been recognized by the UT Student Bar Association as Faculty Member of the Year in 2011. Brady's educational background includes a JD from Boston University and a BA from the University of Texas at Austin. He has also served as an editor-in-chief for the Boston University Public Interest Law Journal and has various experience ranging from a journalist to a legislative aide before entering law.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-08-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching law and imparting knowledge on political law and legislative processes.

General Counsel

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-20

White House Office of Administration • Washington, D.C.

Served as the primary legal advisor while managing a broad legal portfolio.

Parliamentary Counsel

2003-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Texas House of Representatives • Austin, TX

Provided legal counsel on constitutional matters and legislative procedures.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.