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Baylor Law School Names Elizabeth Fraley, JD ‘88, as Practice Court Director
Elizabeth Fraley, the Gerald Reading Powell Chair in Advocacy, will serve as the Director of Practice Court beginning in February of 2025. -
Baylor Law School Professor Chris Jaeger Named Co-Winner of AALS Scholarly Papers Competition
Baylor Law School’s Professor Chris Jaeger has been recognized as a co-winner of the prestigious American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Scholarly Papers Competition for his research paper, The Hand Formula’s Unequal Inputs. -
Baylor Law School Creates a Magical Day for Families at Adoption Day 2024
On Friday, November 22, 2024, the Baylor Law Public Interest Legal Society (BPILS) transformed the law center into a world of magic and wonder as Baylor Law School hosted McLennan County’s 17th annual Adoption Day. -
Belonging at Baylor Law School: Cultural Heritage Propels Advocacy
During his time at Baylor Law School, 1L Román Martínez has quickly learned how his heritage influences his ability to advocate for others. -
Alumni News - August 2024
Steve Ellis, JD ’76, was selected as The Boy Scouts of America/Texas Trails Council 2024 Distinguished Citizen. -
Cindy V. Tisdale of Granbury elected State Bar of Texas president-elect
AUSTIN—Texas attorneys elected Cindy V. Tisdale of Granbury to be president-elect of the State Bar of Texas, a press release states. -
Texas attorney Walter Umphrey dies at 85
Influential Beaumont benefactor practiced law for more than 50 years -
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Mass tort litigator Dawn Wright joins Thompson Coburn in Dallas
Mass tort and product liability litigator Dawn Wright has joined Thompson Coburn’s Dallas office as a partner. -
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: TEXAS SUPREME COURT advisory
Ty Drury graduated from Baylor Law School in May 2018 and, as so many May law graduates, sat for the July Texas bar exam two months later. -
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Welcomes 17 New Associates
Bradley is pleased to announce that 17 attorneys have joined the firm as associates across the firm’s offices in Birmingham; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Huntsville, Ala; and Nashville, Tenn. -
BUTLER SNOW: Amanda G. Taylor to Receive Award from Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association
Butler Snow is pleased to announce Amanda G. Taylor will receive the 2019 Litigation/Appellate Attorney Award from the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA) on May 17 at the association’s annual grants and awards luncheon. -
Texas Senate honors Provost Umphrey founder Walter Umphrey
BEAUMONT – The Texas Senate adopted a resolution honoring firm founder and legal legend Walter Umphrey for his legal accomplishments and philanthropic service to Southeast Texas and on behalf of all Texans. -
Tort reform group endorses Katy Boatman for First Court of Appeals
HOUSTON – On Dec. 21, Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC endorsed Katy Boatman of Houston in her campaign for Place 7 on the First Court of Appeals in Harris County and nine surrounding counties. -
Jerry Clements named Baylor Lawyer of the Year
One of f the top 50 most influential women lawyers was named the 2015 Baylor Lawyer of the Year. -
Texans get Senate confirmations to federal courts, agency
The U.S. Senate has confirmed two Texas judges for federal courts in the Lone Star State and another Texan to lead the nation’s immigration service. -
Baylor Law School receives Pro Bono award
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PERSONNEL FILE: Ten Baylor Law graduates admitted to bar of US Supreme Court
Ten Baylor University Law School graduates traveled this week to Washington, D.C., where they were admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court after being sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. -
Walston wins seat on 58th District Court bench
Jefferson County has a new civil court judge with the election of local attorney Kent Walston to the 58th District Court. -
Candidates for 58th District Court put varying spins on experience
Each of the candidates for Jefferson County’s 58th District Court are campaigning on their experience: one for his lifelong service as a civil trial attorney; the other for his life experience before becoming a trial attorney. -
Three nominated for federal judgeships in Texas
Three Texas men have been named to fill judicial vacancies in the federal courts of the Lone Star State.