Professionally, Charles is a brilliant attorney with more than 40 years of experience in complex business transactions, data privacy, and technology law. But those who know him understand that at his core, Charles is a teacher. Whether in the classroom at SMU Dedman School of Law, where he has mentored students for more than three decades, or in quiet conversations with colleagues and clients, Charles approaches every interaction as an opportunity to listen, learn, and guide others toward wisdom and compassion. He has a favorite way of deepening a connection with someone: "You know what the nicest question you can ask someone is?" he says. "Would you please tell me your life story?" And then he listens—truly listens—with complete attention and genuine interest. He possesses a rare gift for truly hearing others—not just their words, but the hopes and concerns beneath them.

To Charles, the Scout Law is never mere nostalgia from boyhood—it is a living commitment. He remains trustworthy in his counsel, loyal to his clients and colleagues, helpful to every student who seeks guidance, friendly in even the most contentious negotiations, courteous without exception, kind in judgment, cheerful in adversity, brave in standing for what is right, and reverent in his faith. This commitment extends through his service on Eagle Scout Boards of Review and his Sunday school teaching at University Park United Methodist Church.

From Harvard Law School through 35 years at Strasburger & Price, LLP—where his partnership with Kate Morris has flourished—to co-founding Hosch & Morris, PLLC with her in 2019, Charles has built his career on dual foundations: technical mastery and authentic human connection. What distinguishes his practice is not expertise alone but the genuine care woven through every relationship. Many clients have remained with him for more than 35 years and across two generations—a testament to his reliability, integrity, and the trust he inspires. Within his firm, Charles shows the same fierce devotion to his colleagues. He calls even the youngest associates "partner," believing that title reflects not hierarchy but shared purpose. His office door is always open to anyone with a question, and he treats his partners not as colleagues but as family.

Charles measures success not by cases and deals closed or problems solved, but by the richness of his family life. His love story with Beth began in college and has deepened across 42 years of marriage, partnership, and shared purpose. As a father, he has given Julia Hosch-Singh and Mary Catherine "Cat" Hosch the greatest gift: his genuine presence and unconditional belief in their potential. Colleagues marvel at how, even under the most demanding circumstances, Charles will answer calls from one of his "girls" with an immediate, cheerful "Is everything alright?"—making it abundantly clear where his true priorities lie. With characteristic humor and deep affection, he explains, in his thick Southern accent, that he is the way he is because he lives in a "house full of girls and cats." He has embraced Aditya "Adi" Singh as a son, not an in-law, and stepped into grandfatherhood with the joy of someone discovering life anew. To his brother Heyward and his extended family, Charles is both anchor and champion—reliable, caring, and ever-present.

Those who work with Charles or sit in his classroom discover that his brilliance is inseparable from his humanity. He is a genuinely kind and deeply sincere person who approaches every challenge and every individual with wisdom and generosity. He excels as an attorney and teacher, but what makes him exceptional defies simple explanation. Charles radiates gratitude—not as a practice or discipline, but as an expression of his essential nature. He is the most loving and thoughtful person, a man of unshakeable integrity and profound emotional depth, whose presence brings comfort, whose attention brings dignity, and whose care transforms lives in ways both subtle and forever lasting.

In Charles's worldview, optimism is an active choice and a moral commitment. He chooses to see the world as the best version of it, and in doing so, helps make it better. His dedication to mentoring the next generation, his methodical yet deeply people-focused approach to problem-solving, and his remarkable capacity to find good in every situation continue to guide and inspire all who are fortunate enough to know him. His legacy is not what he has accomplished but who he is.