Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that partner Jennifer Caughey has been elected as the Place 2 Justice of the Texas First Court of Appeals. This significant achievement marks a pivotal moment in her professional journey and underscores her dedication to the field of law.

Jennifer previously served as a Justice on Texas’s First Court of Appeals and currently serves as the chair of Jackson Walker’s appellate section. With extensive experience on both sides of the bench, Justice Caughey excels in litigating complex appeals. Her areas of expertise include statutory and contractual interpretation, constitutional law, healthcare, insurance, energy, administrative law, and professional liability.

Justice Caughey has a robust practice in Texas, where she has successfully represented clients in significant appeals across the state, including at the Texas Supreme Court and various Texas Courts of Appeals. She has a proven track record of winning important appeals, particularly in areas such as administrative law, statutory interpretation, and eminent domain. She serves as lead counsel on appeals throughout Texas.

“On behalf of Jackson Walker, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Jennifer Caughey on her election as the Place 2 Justice of the Texas First Court of Appeals,” said Wade Cooper, Managing Partner of Jackson Walker. “Jennifer’s unwavering dedication to the legal profession, her expertise, and her commitment to justice have always been evident in her work. This election is a testament to her outstanding capabilities and the high regard in which she is held by her peers and the community. We’re incredibly proud of Jennifer and confident that she will continue to make significant contributions to the Texas judiciary.”

“This election is a testament to her outstanding capabilities and the high regard in which she is held by her peers and the community.”

During her previous tenure as a Justice on Texas’s First Court of Appeals, Justice Caughey handled a wide range of civil and criminal appeals from Harris County and nine surrounding counties. She authored over 125 opinions, addressing various legal questions in civil, criminal, family, and probate law, and contributed to 454 cases.

Reflecting on her election, Jennifer stated, “I am deeply honored to have been elected to return as a Justice of the Texas First Court of Appeals. I look forward to serving the people of Texas and ensuring that justice is administered fairly and impartially. My commitment to the rule of law and dedication to the legal profession will guide me in this new role.”

“I look forward to serving the people of Texas and ensuring that justice is administered fairly and impartially.”

She is recognized by Chambers USA in the area of Litigation: Appellate – Texas, among Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers in the area of Appellate Law, and was one of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.