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How a Houston attorney prepared to argue before the Supreme Court — and brought along some local law students for the ride

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 2, 2021 · Rick Morris talks about how he prepared for one of the toughest challenges an attorney can face: arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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