Norton Rose Fulbright associate Patrick L. O’Daniel (Austin) has been acknowledged for his years of service to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice (TBCJ). Patrick was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to function Chairman of TBCJ from January 2020-2023. In honor of his service, the TBCJ is renaming the “Mountain View Unit” in Gatesville, Texas, to the “Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit.” The formal dedication takes place immediately, Could 3, 2024.
“I’m proud to assist the state’s felony justice system and play a component in efforts to assist the women and men in our prisons,” Patrick mentioned. “My hope has at all times been to offer people with the instruments they should flip their lives round efficiently. I’m deeply honored by the TBCJ’s recognition.”
The TBCJ offers oversight to the Texas Division of Felony Justice (TDCJ), which operates the state’s prisons and jails. Patrick served on the TBCJ from 2017-2023 and performed a pivotal position within the company’s response to the pandemic, resulting in achievements similar to historic wage will increase for correctional officers, the institution of the Workplace of the Unbiased Ombudsman in addition to enhanced rehabilitation and faith-based programming.
“The TBCJ and TDCJ categorical their deep appreciation for Mr. O’Daniel’s loyal service, integrity and tenacity,” Chairman Eric Nichols acknowledged in a TDCJ press launch. “The renaming of the Mountain View Unit to the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit serves as a becoming tribute to his exceptional contributions.”
Patrick is a trusted enterprise and tax advisor to purchasers, effectively fixing their authorized issues as a part of their enterprise workforce. A big portion of his apply is devoted to the tax and public regulation facets of municipal finance in addition to structured and venture finance.
