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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.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Teaching law and imparting knowledge on political law and legislative processes.
White House Office of Administration • Washington, D.C.
Served as the primary legal advisor while managing a broad legal portfolio.
Texas House of Representatives • Austin, TX
Provided legal counsel on constitutional matters and legislative procedures.
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