This week on SMU Stories, we sit down with Carrie and Ross Forbes — proud members of the SMU Class of ’93, partners in both life and law, and longtime leaders in their fields. From their first days on the Hilltop, navigating the Texas heat and the culture shock, to cheering on the “Miracle on Mockingbird” football comeback, their story is steeped in the energy and traditions that define the SMU experience. They open up about their favorite campus memories, the friendships that became family, and the way Greek life, sports, and professors shaped the course of their lives.

Three decades later, the Forbeses are still building on those roots in Dallas. Carrie, now Chief Legal Officer at JSX, and Ross, a partner at Jackson Walker, reflect on demanding careers, raising a family, and staying connected to SMU through mentorship and service. Their journey is a reminder of how the relationships and opportunities found at SMU extend far beyond graduation, shaping not only professional success but also a lifelong commitment to community.