In “Jerre S. Williams: A Standard by Which to Measure,” Judge Reavley pays tribute to his former colleague on the Fifth Circuit, Judge Williams, briefly chronicling his experiences and achievements as a professor, an arbitrator, and a judge.  According to Reavley, Williams “helped hatred wither by stepping forward to teach and encourage the first black University of Texas law student,” and was devoted to studying and implementing the First Amendment.  Reavley characterizes Williams’ career of public dispute resolution as one of goodwill, open-mindedness, and national importance.  It was during Williams’ experiences as an arbitrator that he developed a conviction in favor of collective bargaining, which became indicative of his moderate philosophy on many issues.  Later in his life, as a judge, Williams endeavored to abide by judicial limitations, yet still contributed important decisions on issues of unions, freedom of speech, and civil rights.  Reavley concludes by stating that Judge Williams was “a man of virtue and strength, an example to his students and his colleagues.”