Taylor Palmer
I had not heard of Larry's passing until today when I went to look him up so that I could share the news I am seeking to become an Adjunct Professor thanks to his inspiration. Larry showed me that I deserved respect as a young, woman attorney and that my ideals were valued. It's because of him that I continued to stick up for myself throughout my legal career, which has transitioned to me owning 3 businesses. He taught me everything I need to know about protecting myself from tax liability and in the professional workspace. During my time at the SMU tax clinic where I worked with Larry closely, I was being relentlessly harassed and stalked by a fellow classmate. Larry helped me report this to the school and stood up for me every single time. In a moment of my life where I felt scared, Larry fought for me. He fought for my right to safety, education, and leadership even when the school did not. He was a great man, mentor, and attorney. I hope his family knows just how much he shaped countless lives through his work. He often talked about how much he loved his family and that standing up for me is what he would hope someone would do for his daughters as well.
