Charles D. Olson (“Charlie”)

—Shareholder

Charlie Olson practices primarily in the area of business, personal injury and governmental litigation.

Charlie taught in the trial advocacy program at the Baylor University School of Law serving as an adjunct professor of Practice Court. He also serves as an adjunct professor in Municipal Law.

Charlie was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1980.  Charlie has also been admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of Texas.  Charlie is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Education

• Southwestern University, B.S., 1978
• Baylor University Law School, J.D., 1979

Admissions/Affiliations

• State Bar of Texas
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
• United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court

Professional & Community Activities

• American Bar Association, State and Local Government Section – Executive Committee (1998-2000)
• Litigation Section of the Texas Bar Association, Member
• Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association, President (1991-1992)
• Frequent speaker on topics relating to local government
• Board of Trustees of the Waco Independent School District
  • At Large Member (1999-2005)
  • President (2003)
• Board of Regents of the Texas State Technical College System (1993-1999)
• Parents for Public Schools
  • National President (1995-1997)
  • Founding President, Parents for Public Schools of Waco (1991-1992)
• Waco Business League, President (2012)
• Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Director (2007-2010)
• Planned Giving Council for Southwestern University
• Texas Lyceum Association, Director (2001-2007)
• Waco Habitat for Humanity Board (1984-1994)
• DaySpring Baptist Church, Trustee

Awards

• Outstanding Community Service Award from Southwestern University Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega in 1999

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