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Hon. Rodney Adams is pleased to
announce the upcoming release
of a personal development and
encouragement children’s book that
he co-wrote with his wife, Eunice
Adams, titled Ooooooo, You Said a
Bad Wooord! – How a Group of Young
People Outgrew ‘Adult’ Language.
The book extols the simple virtues
of building one another up through
blessing rather than tearing one
another down through cursing.
Gerald Glickman, D.D.S., M.S.,
M.B.A., was recently named president
of the American Association of
Endodontics at its 2009 annual session.
Dr. Glickman is also a consultant for
the American Dental Association’s
Commission on Dental Accreditation
and is an associate editor of the Journal
of Endodontics.
Gary Krupkin is the senior vice
president and general counsel for
Condoms To Go and Sara’s Secret. He
practices law in a variety of different
fields, including First Amendment
litigation and transactional law. Gary
is a contributing writer to a number
of trade journals and is often asked
to speak at various trade shows on
business strategy and legal issues.
Grace Madrigal has become an
education administrator and an
ordained pastor and chaplain. She
recently had her own ministry radio
program. She says her greatest life
experience is becoming a grandmother
to her first grandson, Andrew.
Lisa Page married attorney Hiram
McBeth on June 29, 2008. Lisa is
currently working for the Texas
Workforce Commission appeals
department as a hearing officer.
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Alesha L. Williams ’04
Serving Her Community and Profession in Leadership Roles
Professional Proficiency:
Stephen F. Austin State University, B.A. in criminal justice/sociology
2001; Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D. 2004
Organizations and volunteer work at Texas Wesleyan:
National Black Law Students Association
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Street Law Pro Bono Project (working with at-risk middle school students)
Legal Experience:
Judicial externship, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Judge Leonard Davis;
prosecutor, city of Tyler; attorney, Stephen Hubbard, P.C.
Current Employment:
Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP
Practice areas – ad valorem taxation, municipal court collection and bankruptcy
Adjunct professor at Texas College
Activities and Volunteer Experience:
Smith County Bar Association, Law Day chair, 2009; Smith County Bar Association, Law
Library Committee; Smith County Women’s Bar Association; LeadershipSBOT, member
of 2009-2010 class; People Attempting To Help, second vice president, board of
directors, 2008 – present; Karing Kitchen volunteer; East Texas Crisis Center volunteer;
Tyler Executive Women’s Networking, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is your favorite memory of law school?
I have many great memories of being a student and also working as a student recruiter
at Texas Wesleyan School of Law. My favorite memory, though, would have to be of my
initial visit to the campus. I was nervous and not sure what to expect from the law school
experience and was not familiar with the Fort Worth area. I visited with the admissions
coordinator, Terry Baldwin, and she answered all of my questions, gave me a tour of
the campus, and the opportunity to visit with students, faculty and the staff. I found
everyone with whom I visited that day to be very helpful and friendly. Terry even helped
me find the apartment complex where I lived while attending Wesleyan! Immediately
after visiting the campus, I knew that Texas Wesleyan was the right fit for me.
What do you like best about being a lawyer? About your job?
I like being in a position where I am able to help others and give back to my community.
As an attorney, I am in a unique position where others often ask me to fill leadership
roles in the legal profession and in my community. As an ad valorem taxation attorney
I know that every dollar I collect on behalf of my clients affects the ability to educate
children, save lives, protect citizens, and helps communities operate in the most effective
and efficient manner.
Tell us something interesting about yourself.
I love to dance and have mastered most of the line dances! For fun, I also like to visit a
local pottery studio to paint pottery.