Background
Schwartz, Charles Walter was born on December 27, 1953 in Brenham, Texas, United States. Son of Walter C. and Annie (Kuehn) Schwartz.
Schwartz, Charles Walter was born on December 27, 1953 in Brenham, Texas, United States. Son of Walter C. and Annie (Kuehn) Schwartz.
University of Texas (Bachelor of Science, 1975. Juris Doctor, 1977; Master of Arts, 1980). Harvard University (Master of Laws, 1980).
Order of the Coif; Phi Delta Phi. Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Theta Kappa.
Law clerk United States Court Appeals (5th circuit), Austin, Texas, 1977-1979. Associate Vinson & Elkins LLP, Houston, 1980—1986, partner, 1986—2003, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, since 2003.
Contributor articles to law reviews.
Fellow: American Bar Foundation (life patron), Texas Bar Foundation (sustaining life), Houston Bar Foundation, College State Bar Texas. Member: American Bar Association, Texas Commission Lawyer Discipline, Texas Law Review Association, American Law Institute, Bar Association of 5th Circuit, State Bar Texas (former chairman grievance committee 1993-1999, board directors 2000-2004, executive committee 2001-2004, chairman 2002-2003, immediate past chairman 2003-2004).