Austin, TX — Huston-Tillotson University is celebrating alumnus and Board of Trustees Chair David Godsey following the announcement of a new multi-year partnership between The Godsey Law Firm and the Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas-based firm, founded by Godsey in 2007, has been named the Official Law Sponsor of the Mavericks. The agreement will showcase The Godsey Law Firm throughout the NBA season through in-arena experiences, original content and community initiatives.
One of the highlights will be “Defending Dallas,” a season-long campaign presented by The Godsey Law Firm that connects the team’s defensive play on the court with giving back in the community.
During each Mavericks home game, a live “Defending Dallas” tracker will count every steal and blocked shot by the team. For each one, The Godsey Law Firm will make a donation to the Mavs Foundation, which supports programs serving children, women and families throughout North Texas.
The firm will also serve as presenting sponsor of the Mavericks’ annual Turkey Giveaway, helping provide holiday meals to families during the team’s Season of Giving.
A 1994 HT graduate, Godsey’s success comes as no surprise. He has long been a champion of the University and its students and now serves his alma mater as chair of the Board of Trustees. In 2023, while serving as commencement speaker, he announced his commitment of $1 million over 10 years to his alma mater.
“Attorney Godsey’s commitment to giving back is as much a part of his story as his professional success,” HT President Melva K. Wallace said. “This partnership with the Dallas Mavericks reflects so much of what we know about him — he believes in giving back, investing in people and being present in the communities that matter to him. We are proud to call him an alumnus, and even prouder that he continues to give that same commitment to his alma mater.”
About Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. HT is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. HT is also an NC-SARA school. For more information, please visit www.htu.edu.
