Bobby Maddox
God had plans for Bobby Maddox (’01) in the legal field, and the vision was palpable. But Maddox remembers starting out unfocused and torn between family and career objectives.
The Texas native was offered a full scholarship to multiple law schools, including Regent, after scoring extremely well on the LSAT. Maddox originally chose a law school closer to home, but he was never at peace with the decision.
A phone call from Regent University Chancellor Pat Robertson proved to be pivotal. “To me it was a sign from God,” he said. “Other schools would give me what I needed to get a legal job, but Regent would give me a vision. My conversation with Dr. Robertson reminded me of the commitments I made to God in prayer,” he said. “The Lord was calling me to Regent, and it was time for me to respond.”
Maddox, now a partner at Kemp Smith, LLP in El Paso, Texas, works in the firm’s business and tax department. Thinking back on law school, Maddox reflects, “One thing that really inspired me to practice business and tax law for the glory of God was the prayer time at the beginning of every class. This reminded me that I didn’t have to be a constitutional law lawyer fighting for religious freedom to exhibit Christian leadership to change the world. We are to give God glory in everything that we do, and His principles should shape our practice of law, whatever it is. I came away from Regent with a better understanding that part of serving God is serving people. Each specialty a lawyer might have involves service to the client. Jesus taught that giving a cup of cold water in His name was a form of godliness. In my mind, so is helping people with their business and tax needs.”
