Don R. Willett is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He joined the court in 2017 after a nomination from President Donald Trump. On December 13, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed Willett to his seat on the Fifth Circuit on a recorded vote of 50-47.
Previously, Willett was a justice on the Texas Supreme Court. He was appointed to that position by Governor Rick Perry and took office on August 24, 2005. He was elected to a full term in 2006 and re-elected in 2012. His last term would have expired on December 31, 2018.
Technology, Social Media and Professional Ethics
2018 National Lawyers Convention
The Mayflower Hotel - State Room1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
The Nation's Civics IQ
Boston College Student Chapter
Boston College Law School885 Centre St.
Newton, MA 02459
Closing: Reception Recognizing the Newly Confirmed Fifth Circuit Judges
2018 Texas Chapters Conference
Fort Worth Convention Center1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76101
Religious Liberty and Conscience Rights in the Trump Era
2018 Texas Chapters Conference
Fort Worth Convention Center1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76101
Judges, Social Media, and the First Amendment
Southern Methodist Student Chapter
SMU Dedman School of Law3315 Daniel Avenue
Dallas, TX 75275
Religious Liberty and Conscience Rights in the Trump Era
2018 Texas Chapters Conference
On September 7-8, 2018, the Federalist Society's Fort Worth Lawyers Chapter hosted the fourth annual...
Religious Liberty and Conscience Rights in the Trump Era
2018 Texas Chapters Conference
On September 7-8, 2018, the Federalist Society's Fort Worth Lawyers Chapter hosted the fourth annual...
Liberty Month Revisited: The Tweeter Laureate of Texas Discusses Judges' Use of Social Media
This month we are sharing a selection of pieces from The Federalist Society's Liberty Month...
Justice Scalia's Telecommunications Legacy - Event Audio/Video
2016 National Lawyers Convention
Justice Scalia first entered public service in 1971, when he was appointed by President Richard...
Texas and Regulation - Event Audio/Video
Second Annual Texas Chapters Conference
The tension between economic liberty and the state’s power to regulate economic activity has long...