When Jim Leahy graduated from the University of Texas Law School in 1971, he went directly to the United States Marines Corps, where he served as a Prosecutor and Military Judge before returning to Houston to begin his career with Reynolds, Allen, Cook. In the 47 years since, he has left an indelible impression on the Texas legal community as a successful trial lawyer. Leahy currently serves as Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s energy litigation practice.

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?