Steve Yeager

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That's a wrap on the Fall 2025 Corporate Counsel Externship Program at @SMULawSchool and wow, what a journey it's been! Celebrating the 13th year of hands-on learning in corporate legal departments and the classroom. Shoutout to these stellar 120+ students, their field and faculty supervisors, our guest lecturers, and corporate partners. It takes a village to shape tomorrow's in-house leaders. Who's ready for the next round? #SMUCorpCounsel

Beyond proud of my incredible wife, Amy Yeager – Chief Legal Officer at @childrens and the other @SMU alumni leaders! 💙❤️

David McAtee, @ATT’s Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel, spoke to @SMULawSchool students about finding and developing their leadership voice - a topic traditionally not taught in law schools but incredibly important for future leaders. It was a true master class in executive presence!

Who knew law school could be so much fun? @SMULawSchool students brought their A-game to the annual Inns of Court Olympics in the quad! From racing in giant hamster balls to tackling the obstacle course, it was all laughs and team spirit. Big congrats to Callejo Inn for taking home the gold! 🥇 Thanks to @haynesboone for making our Inns program possible!

Energizing visit from Sandra Phillips, @Toyota’s SVP and Chief Legal Officer, who shared her journey and in-house legal insights with SMU Dedman School of Law students! Sandra’s visit underscores @SMU's strong partnership with Toyota, from the Driving Possibilities program igniting STEM excitement for West Dallas students to our Corporate Counsel Externship Program providing law students with real-world experience. Grateful for Toyota and leaders like Sandra fueling opportunity and excellence at SMU and across Dallas! #SMUCorpCounsel

Excited to spotlight the impressive array of partners in @SMULawSchool's Corporate Counsel Externship Program! From @ATT to @yumbrands, our students gain invaluable real-world experience that shapes the next generation of legal professionals. Now placing talented LL.M. students from Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Ireland, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Ukraine for the spring semester—bringing diverse perspectives and multilingual expertise to corporate teams. DM me if you have suggestions for great multinational companies where these students can leverage their legal and language skills! Learn more: calameo.com/read/000414600…

These results speak to the strength of @SMULawSchool's student body, our relentless focus on student outcomes, and the ability of our graduates to hit the ground running! Congratulations to our students, faculty and alumni who exemplify what legal excellence looks like, in Texas and beyond!

SMU Dedman School of Law achieved a bar exam pass rate of 98.52%, the highest score of any Texas law school. This milestone reflects the hard work of our students, faculty, and community. Read more about this record-setting achievement: bit.ly/3JgGzTc

SMU Dedman School of Law has earned an A+ ranking from @prelawmagazine for the strength of our Business Law Program, joining just 17 law schools nationwide on the Business Law Honor Roll. 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/YFNLm

Forbes named SMU a “vibe school,” where academics meet culture, lifestyle and strong networks, and we could not agree more✨ Read more: bit.ly/47bHcqm

Imagine handling multi-million dollar deals at a global powerhouse like @Accenture David Brown taught #SMUCorpCounsel students how to thrive in a large legal department in the era of #AI It’s about influence, establishing credibility, displaying good judgment, and knowing yourself. These insights are gold for @SMULawSchool students in their externships and future legal careers! Did you know? ✅ Accenture has 800,000 employees worldwide ✅ And a team of 3,000 lawyers driving innovation in legal services

We welcomed Jerry Jones Jr. ’95, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the @dallascowboys, back to the Hilltop to chat with Dedman Law students as part of our Trailblazer speaker series. His advice: Work hard, be present, surround yourself with a team of mentors and supporters.

Tonight, at @SMULawSchool we dove into the top two questions law students are asking: 1️⃣ What’s it really like to work in-house? 2️⃣ How do I find job opportunities? We brought in the experts: Kelly Noblin from @NewhouseNoblin who shared insider tips on navigating the in-house job market, and Amy Yeager, CLO of @childrens offered a candid look at the day-to-day realities of in-house life. #InHouseCounsel #LawStudents #SMUCorpCounsel #MyBetterHalf #RealTalk

A new era of excellence on the Hilltop! #HereToWin #Dallas #GoMustangs #SMU

THUNDER ON documentary officially announced! Thrilled to serve as CREATOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, continuing the SMU football story. An honor to partner with America’s Quarterback @peytonmanningx and @OmahaProd. Awesome to work with @thetexascrew again and re-team with my BRIAN & THE BOZ producer @chiprives. Thanks for the profile @skhanjr!! The film team, the team team @smufb, and me personally, I appreciate you and @ChrisVannini’s continued coverage of the Mustangs return to the fore of the college football world 🎬 Join @WeareDallasFilm and me Sept 17 at @CinepolisUSA Victory Plaza Dallas for a special screening of the original PONY EXCESS plus filmmaker conversation This is only the beginning. More EXCESS coming. Follow the journey on my new podcast ONWARD (October) @onwithpod — stories of stepping into the unknown, whether in fear or faith, or because you have no other choice. Taking one step, then the next. And yes, we’ll talk SMU football too. — If telling scripted stories like PONY EXCESS series or hope in the darkness end of the world sci fi thrillers, Dallas noir, and historical epics is important to you: DM me to learn how you can help. #ThunderOn #SMUFootball #PonyExcess #Documentary #ScriptedSeries #onwithpod

As one of the largest student orgs at @SMULawSchool, @smufedsoc is absolutely crushing it. Last week’s SCOTUS roundup drew an impressive 120+ attendees, showcasing their commitment to fostering engaging legal discussions. Keep shining, SMU Fed Soc! 💡 #LawSchool #FederalistSociety #SMUDedmanLaw #ponyup

It’s a true honor to serve as #11, following the remarkable leaders who helped shape SMU’s path. Their efforts — along with incredible, widespread support — built the foundation we continue to grow from today!

Not even the rain could keep our Mustangs away! 🏈 Thank you to everyone who attended the first law school tailgate of the season, and to Weil for their generous sponsorship. #PonyUp