Law firm honors deceased partner
Houston-based law firm Andrews Kurth LLP announced a new endowed fund at Harvard Law School (HLS). The Richard H. Caldwell Financial Aid Fund will be used to provide aid to deserving HLS students from Texas. Caldwell was a senior partner at Andrews Kurth until his death in October. A 1963 HLS graduate, Caldwell maintained close ties with the institution. On Dec. 7, Andrews Kurth held a reception in its Houston office for HLS Dean Martha Minow to accept the donations. “Richard Caldwell embodied the qualities that Harvard Law School strives to instill in our students — integrity, passion, and professional excellence,” said Minow. “We are honored to create this financial aid fund in his name.” With individual contributions and matching funds from Andrews Kurth, the fund has surpassed $200,000. The endowment will continue to grow each year as Caldwell’s colleagues and other Harvard alumni direct additional contributions to the fund. Throughout his distinguished career of...