Bobby Meadows was born, raised and educated in Texas. It is not surprising that when choosing an area of legal practice, Meadows focused in on representing energy companies. Over the course of his 40-year career, Meadows has served as lead counsel in more than 50 jury trials representing energy companies including Chevron and Shell. A partner in King & Spalding's Trial and Global Disputes group, Meadows represents clients in litigation throughout the United States, including trials in state and federal courts, international and domestic arbitrations, summary jury trials and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

The legal profession is constantly evolving and that evolution only seems to have accelerated in recent years. What's the biggest change you've seen in the profession during your career?

The internet and email. Information that could take hours to dig out is now on a computer screen in an instant. The same technology, however, has also made communication spontaneous, often ill-considered and unnecessarily harsh.

What is one thing about the profession that has remained unchanged over the years? The art and craft of persuasion.

In the world of trial lawyers, outcomes have always depended on how Judges and juries see things. The ability to persuade continues to separate the best lawyers from the rest.

What is one piece of advice you would give someone entering into the profession that you wish you had as a young lawyer?

Strive to be the best, not to compete, but for personal career growth. Be yourself; learn from others, but copy no one.