Private Sector
Shortly after returning to the private sector, Connor cofounded Texas Global, an international strategic consulting firm that advises clients on government affairs, economic development, and corporate growth. Connor's partner in establishing Texas Global is Ambassador Sada Cumber, who served as the United States Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference until January 2009.
Simultaneously, Connor returned to practicing law with the Texas-based law firm of Jackson Walker, LLP. Connor’s time at Jackson Walker focused on business transactions law. In 2007, Connor left the firm to establish his own law office, Connor and Demond, with William P. Demond.
The same year, Connor also cofounded CACH Capital Management, a boutique investment advisory firm offering wealth management and investment advisory services.
Since leaving the Texas Secretary of State’s office, Connor has maintained a strong international focus and his ties to a variety of international communities in Texas and the United States. He is frequently sought as a speaker on issues of international politics, the world economy, and cross-cultural cooperation. He also serves as a contact and advisor for foreign businesses and organizations seeking to achieve business or policy goals in the U.S., as well as by U.S. entities looking to enhance their performance or impact abroad.
His continued work with international clients has taken him to Qatar, the UAE, Malta, New Zealand, Barbados, Pakistan and India. In 2006, Connor served as an international election monitor for Liberia’s presidential elections and the same for Georgia in 2008.
Connor is active in a number of civic, educational, and professional organizations. He is a member of the International Affairs Committee of the National Association of Secretaries of State, on the Board of Directors for the Asia Society of Texas, the Texas Leadership Council of the World Congress on Information Technology 2006. He is a member of the national Board of Trustees of Sigma Tau Gamma and the Board of Advisors of the International Center of Texas State University. Connor is also a member of the British-American Business Council, the American Council of Young Political Leaders; Austin Council on Foreign Affairs; the Austin World Affairs Council; and the Dallas World Affairs Council.
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