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Recent News About Baylor Law School
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Baylor Law School Hosts the 2025 Lone Star Regional Legal Writing Conference
Arom April 10–11, Baylor Law School proudly hosted the 2025 Lone Star Regional Legal Writing Conference, bringing together legal writing educators, scholars, and practitioners across Texas and beyond for two days of transformative discussion, idea-sharing, and practical inspiration. -
Baylor Law School’s Transactional Practice Lab Hosts Annual Transactional Competition
Baylor Law School students recently put their transactional skills to the test in this year’s Transactional Practice Lab Competition, where they drafted, negotiated, and finalized a complex asset purchase agreement. -
Baylor Law School Launches Counseller’s Corner, a New Podcast Featuring Students
Baylor Law School is proud to announce the launch of Counseller’s Corner, a new podcast hosted by Dean Jeremy Counseller, dedicated to spotlighting our students’ varied experiences. -
Baylor Law School: A Legacy of Practical Training
In the 1850s, as Texas grew as a state, Baylor University’s leaders recognized a growing need for skilled lawyers produced at a law school that would offer more than theoretical knowledge. -
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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