After obtaining both his undergraduate and law degrees from SMU, Lowery started his career as a corporate and tax attorney in 1978 at the Dallas firm of Meyers, Miller, Middleton, Weiner & Warren, which merged with Jones Day in 1981. Lowery’s interest in real estate ultimately led him to focus solely on representing real estate companies and investors. Lowery rose through the ranks to become head of Jones Day’s real estate practice in Dallas and ultimately was appointed co-chair of its global real estate practice in 2006. He is also currently an adjunct professor in real estate at SMU Dedman School of Law.

The legal profession is constantly evolving and that evolution only seems to have accelerated in recent years. What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in the profession during your career?