Background
Education
Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.[2]
Career
2025 - Present: Justice, Texas Supreme Court
Prior to his appointment to the Texas Supreme Court, Sullivan served as general counsel to Gov. Greg Abbott (R) from 2021 to 2025. He previously served as Assistant Solicitor General of Texas and Deputy General Counsel to the governor.[3]
- Law:
- Harvard Law School
- Bachelor's:
- Rice University
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