DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2006--Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Partner Bill Bowers has accepted a role with the U.S. Treasury Department, where he will become senior counsel in the office of the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy. Mr. Bowers joins the U.S. Treasury Department on Sept. 5. "I have long hoped for the opportunity to serve the public in this role. It is a tremendous honor and privilege to be part of the Treasury's tax policy team," said Mr. Bowers. "I am very humbled by this opportunity to work with the exceptionally talented tax professionals and dedicated public servants at the Treasury." At Fulbright, Mr. Bowers concentrated on federal income tax planning for business transactions. He also is an adjunct professor in the law schools at the University of Texas and Southern Methodist University.