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18 Faculty Notes 20 Adjunct Faculty Profile 22 Obituaries

27 Out and Abouts 28 Back in Time

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GR ATITU D E. TH IS IS A FEELI N G I E X PERI EN CE E ACH TI M E I TH I N K O F TH E FRI EN DS A N D FA M I LY O F BAYLO R L AW SCH O O L W H O H AV E AG A I N SU PP O RTED US TH RO UGH O UT A N OTH ER BA N N ER YE A R . I continue to be amazed at the provision with which we are blessed.

Baylor Lawyers throughout our nation are providing sound counsel to those in need of help, representing their clients in courtrooms, sitting on judicial benches, and serving their communities. They are truly making a difference in the lives of others on a daily basis. Serving others is indeed at the core of our profession and I am, as you surely are, grateful for the impact that Baylor Lawyers have on our state and our nation.

In this issue of Docket Call, we recognize and celebrate another way in which Baylor Lawyers have given back. We highlight our generous supporters and hear from some of the scholarship recipients whose lives have been touched. Their expressions of gratitude, as well as their aspirations, are remarkable. One thing is for certain: the next generation of Baylor Lawyers will continue to advance the Baylor Law brand.

Though we are blessed to have an enviable endowment, there is still much work to be done in order to make a Baylor Law School scholarship, full or partial, available to nearly all of our incoming students. This remains our goal and I know that with your help, it is an achievable one.

In this issue, we’ll also introduce you to Matthew Matheny—the 2015 Young Baylor Lawyer of the Year—who was surprised with the honor at a Law alumni reception held in conjunction with the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting. Matt has an impressive résumé and is always looking to serve his clients with excellence and integrity. You’ll find Matt’s heart for serving others in his community is equally impressive.

Also included is an introduction to some outstanding representatives of Baylor Law School in our faculty and student profiles. Photos from alumni networking receptions, the John and Marie Chiles Federalist Papers Lecture Series, and our most recent commencement ceremony are all featured in this issue. Each of these special events provided great reason to celebrate and be grateful for the commitment of, and camaraderie among, Baylor Lawyers.

As we celebrate the season, I thank you again—our alumni family, our friends, and our faculty and staff colleagues—who support us throughout the year. Providing students the opportunity of a singular education is certainly a treasured blessing.

A Message from Dean Toben

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D O CKET C ALL | W I N TE R ’15

Brad TobenDean of Baylor Law School

I wish to you blessings and our gratitude during this most special time of the year.

Docket Call is published by the Baylor University School of Law for its alumni, faculty, staff, students, supporters, and friends.

Established in 1857, Baylor Law School was one of the first law schools in Texas and one of the first west of the Mississippi River. Today, the school has more than 7,200 living alumni. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

PRESIDENT & CHANCELLOR, BAYLOR UNIVERSITYThe Hon. Kenneth W. Starr

CO-EDITORSCasi Bowers, Berkley Knas

CONTRIBUTING EDITORSKaren Kemp, Rebecca Malzahn, Leah W. Jackson Teague, Nick Teixeira, Brad Toben

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSCasi Bowers, Maria Dillman, Berkley Knas, Michael Miller, Endia Turney

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERNick Teixeira

CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERSMaria Dillman, Nick Teixeira

DESIGN AND ART DIRECTIONPollei Design

BAYLOR SCHOOL OF LAW FULL-TIME FACULTYBradley J.B. Toben, DeanLeah W. Jackson Teague, Associate Dean

Larry T. Bates, Ronald L. Beal, Matthew C. Cordon, W. Jeremy Counseller, Thomas M. Featherston Jr., Elizabeth M. Fraley, Scott Fraley, Bridget Fuselier, Christopher Galeczka, David M. Guinn, Laura A. Hernández, Jill Wieber Lens, Luke Meier, Elizabeth S. Miller, Michael D. Morrison, Connie Powell Nichols, the Hon. Jan P. Patterson (visiting), Gerald R. Powell, Brandon D. Quarles, R. Michael Rogers, Rory M. Ryan, Brian J. Serr, Mark Snider, Judge Ken Starr, David G. Swenson, James Underwood, Lesley Wilson, Patricia Wilson, James WrenBAYLOR LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERSPresident: Hon. Sam R. Cummings ( JD ’70), Lubbock, Texas President-Elect: Anne Potts-Jackson ( JD ’95), Belton, Texas Past President: Lewis Sifford ( JD ’72), Dallas, Texas Secretary & Treasurer: Leah W. Jackson Teague ( JD ’85), Waco, Texas

2015/2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSLaura Sharp ( JD ’86), Austin, Texas Lewis Sifford ( JD ’72), Dallas, TexasZollie Steakley ( JD ’00), Waco, TexasLaura Brown ( JD ’92), Waco, TexasHon. Sam R. Cummings ( JD ’70), Lubbock, TexasHon. Marilea Lewis ( JD ’78), Dallas, TexasHon. Nicole Mitchell ( JD ’06), Tyler, TexasHon. Jeffrey Cureton ( JD ’93), Fort Worth, TexasAnne Potts-Jackson ( JD ’95), Belton, TexasDon Jackson ( JD ’83), Houston, TexasShivali Sharma ( JD ’05), Texarkana, TexasNonprofit postage paid in Waco, TX.Please send address changes and correspondence to:

Docket Call, School of Law, Baylor UniversityOne Bear Place #97288, Waco, TX 76798-7288254-710-1911 phone / 254-710-2316 [email protected] email

GR ATITU D E. TH IS IS A FEELI N G I E X PERI EN CE E ACH TI M E I TH I N K O F TH E FRI EN DS A N D FA M I LY O F BAYLO R L AW SCH O O L W H O H AV E AG A I N SU PP O RTED US TH RO UGH O UT A N OTH ER BA N N ER YE A R . I continue to be amazed at the provision with which we are blessed.

Baylor Lawyers throughout our nation are providing sound counsel to those in need of help, representing their clients in courtrooms, sitting on judicial benches, and serving their communities. They are truly making a difference in the lives of others on a daily basis. Serving others is indeed at the core of our profession and I am, as you surely are, grateful for the impact that Baylor Lawyers have on our state and our nation.

In this issue of Docket Call, we recognize and celebrate another way in which Baylor Lawyers have given back. We highlight our generous supporters and hear from some of the scholarship recipients whose lives have been touched. Their expressions of gratitude, as well as their aspirations, are remarkable. One thing is for certain: the next generation of Baylor Lawyers will continue to advance the Baylor Law brand.

Though we are blessed to have an enviable endowment, there is still much work to be done in order to make a Baylor Law School scholarship, full or partial, available to nearly all of our incoming students. This remains our goal and I know that with your help, it is an achievable one.

In this issue, we’ll also introduce you to Matthew Matheny—the 2015 Young Baylor Lawyer of the Year—who was surprised with the honor at a Law alumni reception held in conjunction with the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting. Matt has an impressive résumé and is always looking to serve his clients with excellence and integrity. You’ll find Matt’s heart for serving others in his community is equally impressive.

Also included is an introduction to some outstanding representatives of Baylor Law School in our faculty and student profiles. Photos from alumni networking receptions, the John and Marie Chiles Federalist Papers Lecture Series, and our most recent commencement ceremony are all featured in this issue. Each of these special events provided great reason to celebrate and be grateful for the commitment of, and camaraderie among, Baylor Lawyers.

As we celebrate the season, I thank you again—our alumni family, our friends, and our faculty and staff colleagues—who support us throughout the year. Providing students the opportunity of a singular education is certainly a treasured blessing.

A Message from Dean Toben

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Brad TobenDean of Baylor Law School

I wish to you blessings and our gratitude during this most special time of the year.

Docket Call is published by the Baylor University School of Law for its alumni, faculty, staff, students, supporters, and friends.

Established in 1857, Baylor Law School was one of the first law schools in Texas and one of the first west of the Mississippi River. Today, the school has more than 7,200 living alumni. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

PRESIDENT & CHANCELLOR, BAYLOR UNIVERSITYThe Hon. Kenneth W. Starr

CO-EDITORSCasi Bowers, Berkley Knas

CONTRIBUTING EDITORSKaren Kemp, Rebecca Malzahn, Leah W. Jackson Teague, Nick Teixeira, Brad Toben

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSCasi Bowers, Maria Dillman, Berkley Knas, Michael Miller, Endia Turney

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERNick Teixeira

CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERSMaria Dillman, Nick Teixeira

DESIGN AND ART DIRECTIONPollei Design

BAYLOR SCHOOL OF LAW FULL-TIME FACULTYBradley J.B. Toben, DeanLeah W. Jackson Teague, Associate Dean

Larry T. Bates, Ronald L. Beal, Matthew C. Cordon, W. Jeremy Counseller, Thomas M. Featherston Jr., Elizabeth M. Fraley, Scott Fraley, Bridget Fuselier, Christopher Galeczka, David M. Guinn, Laura A. Hernández, Jill Wieber Lens, Luke Meier, Elizabeth S. Miller, Michael D. Morrison, Connie Powell Nichols, the Hon. Jan P. Patterson (visiting), Gerald R. Powell, Brandon D. Quarles, R. Michael Rogers, Rory M. Ryan, Brian J. Serr, Mark Snider, Judge Ken Starr, David G. Swenson, James Underwood, Lesley Wilson, Patricia Wilson, James WrenBAYLOR LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERSPresident: Hon. Sam R. Cummings ( JD ’70), Lubbock, Texas President-Elect: Anne Potts-Jackson ( JD ’95), Belton, Texas Past President: Lewis Sifford ( JD ’72), Dallas, Texas Secretary & Treasurer: Leah W. Jackson Teague ( JD ’85), Waco, Texas

2015/2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSLaura Sharp ( JD ’86), Austin, Texas Lewis Sifford ( JD ’72), Dallas, TexasZollie Steakley ( JD ’00), Waco, TexasLaura Brown ( JD ’92), Waco, TexasHon. Sam R. Cummings ( JD ’70), Lubbock, TexasHon. Marilea Lewis ( JD ’78), Dallas, TexasHon. Nicole Mitchell ( JD ’06), Tyler, TexasHon. Jeffrey Cureton ( JD ’93), Fort Worth, TexasAnne Potts-Jackson ( JD ’95), Belton, TexasDon Jackson ( JD ’83), Houston, TexasShivali Sharma ( JD ’05), Texarkana, TexasNonprofit postage paid in Waco, TX.Please send address changes and correspondence to:

Docket Call, School of Law, Baylor UniversityOne Bear Place #97288, Waco, TX 76798-7288254-710-1911 phone / 254-710-2316 [email protected] email

Because of your donation, I am able to learn from some of the best legal minds

in the great State of Texas. I will train to represent my future clients with the knowledge that

I have the financial freedom to humbly serve my community as a proud Baylor Lawyer after graduation.

Abilene Christian University Scholarship Given by a number of Baylor Law School graduates who attended Abilene Christian University as undergraduates.

James P. Alexander Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of the Hon. James P. Alexander by Mr. and Mrs. Mills Cox.

Robert E. Ammons Scholarship

Jeffrey J. Angelovich Scholarship

Michael B. Angelovich Scholarship

Joyce E. Bagley Law School Scholarship

Gary and Susan Baker Scholarship

Bertha J. Barber Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Bertha J. (Conaway) Barber by Dell Barber and Dan L. Barber.

The Honorable and Mrs. Charles W. Barrow Scholarship

Baylor Law Alumni Association Scholarship

A.T. and Janie F. Blackshear Scholarship Given by A.T. Blackshear, Jr., in honor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Blackshear.

Edward and Cynthia Blizzard Scholarship

Tommy Lynn Bluntzer Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Tommy Lynn Bluntzer by his many friends in the Class of 1976.

Thomas R. Bond Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Thomas R. Bond by Judge and Mrs. Thomas H. Crofts.

Bourland, Wall & Wenzel, P.C., Scholarship

Larry P. Boyd Scholarship Given by Lee and Caroline Boyd, Wayne Fisher, and friends and colleagues of Larry Boyd, with special appreciation to Senator Kirk Watson.

Herbert Boyland Scholarship

James Brady Memorial Scholarship Given by Mrs. Theresa Brady in memory of her husband, James Brady.

Turner and Margaret Moses Branch Scholarship

Brazos Higher Education Service Corp. Scholarship Given by the Brazos Higher Education Service Corp. under the leadership of Mr. Murray Watson.

Bill and Carol Brian Endowed Scholarship

Judge and Mrs. Joe E. Briscoe Scholarship

Roy C. Brock Scholarship

Martha and George Brooks Scholarship

Rick and Carolyn Brophy Scholarship

C. C. and Avis Broughton Scholarship

E. B. Burleson Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of E. B. Burleson by his family and friends.

John Marshall Burns Scholarship Given in memory of John Marshall Burns, Jr., through the estate of Mary C. Morrison.

Fred and Princess Cameron Scholarship

Stephen A. Carroll Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Stephen A. Carroll by the family of Stephen A. and Nellie Carroll.

Randall P. Cavender Memorial Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Cary Dorman in memory of Randall P. Cavender of the Baylor Law School Class of 1976.

Marcus FiferTracy and Nancy

Crawford Scholarship

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D O CKET C ALL | W I NTER ’15

Thank you for your caring generosity and for giving me an

opportunity to pursue a legal career that I did not believe was

possible. I have loved my experience at Baylor Law, and I owe all of the amazing opportunities

that have, and will come from it to your generosity. Thank you so much for giving me a chance.

Michaela LarsonKaryn and David Hill

Scholarship

Because of your donation, I am able to learn from some of the best legal minds

in the great State of Texas. I will train to represent my future clients with the knowledge that

I have the financial freedom to humbly serve my community as a proud Baylor Lawyer after graduation.

Abilene Christian University Scholarship Given by a number of Baylor Law School graduates who attended Abilene Christian University as undergraduates.

James P. Alexander Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of the Hon. James P. Alexander by Mr. and Mrs. Mills Cox.

Robert E. Ammons Scholarship

Jeffrey J. Angelovich Scholarship

Michael B. Angelovich Scholarship

Joyce E. Bagley Law School Scholarship

Gary and Susan Baker Scholarship

Bertha J. Barber Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Bertha J. (Conaway) Barber by Dell Barber and Dan L. Barber.

The Honorable and Mrs. Charles W. Barrow Scholarship

Baylor Law Alumni Association Scholarship

A.T. and Janie F. Blackshear Scholarship Given by A.T. Blackshear, Jr., in honor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Blackshear.

Edward and Cynthia Blizzard Scholarship

Tommy Lynn Bluntzer Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Tommy Lynn Bluntzer by his many friends in the Class of 1976.

Thomas R. Bond Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Thomas R. Bond by Judge and Mrs. Thomas H. Crofts.

Bourland, Wall & Wenzel, P.C., Scholarship

Larry P. Boyd Scholarship Given by Lee and Caroline Boyd, Wayne Fisher, and friends and colleagues of Larry Boyd, with special appreciation to Senator Kirk Watson.

Herbert Boyland Scholarship

James Brady Memorial Scholarship Given by Mrs. Theresa Brady in memory of her husband, James Brady.

Turner and Margaret Moses Branch Scholarship

Brazos Higher Education Service Corp. Scholarship Given by the Brazos Higher Education Service Corp. under the leadership of Mr. Murray Watson.

Bill and Carol Brian Endowed Scholarship

Judge and Mrs. Joe E. Briscoe Scholarship

Roy C. Brock Scholarship

Martha and George Brooks Scholarship

Rick and Carolyn Brophy Scholarship

C. C. and Avis Broughton Scholarship

E. B. Burleson Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of E. B. Burleson by his family and friends.

John Marshall Burns Scholarship Given in memory of John Marshall Burns, Jr., through the estate of Mary C. Morrison.

Fred and Princess Cameron Scholarship

Stephen A. Carroll Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Stephen A. Carroll by the family of Stephen A. and Nellie Carroll.

Randall P. Cavender Memorial Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Cary Dorman in memory of Randall P. Cavender of the Baylor Law School Class of 1976.

Marcus FiferTracy and Nancy

Crawford Scholarship

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D O CKET C ALL | W I NTER ’15

Thank you for your caring generosity and for giving me an

opportunity to pursue a legal career that I did not believe was

possible. I have loved my experience at Baylor Law, and I owe all of the amazing opportunities

that have, and will come from it to your generosity. Thank you so much for giving me a chance.

Michaela LarsonKaryn and David Hill

Scholarship

I am so honored to be the recipient of the Judge Sam B. Hall Endowed Scholarship. I feel blessed to be at Baylor Law School, pursuing my

dream of becoming a child advocacy lawyer. My gratitude for your kindness is boundless

because if it were not for this scholarship, I would not be at this incredible school.

I am not a traditional law student. I am a married father of two (soon to be three) wonderful children. The decision my wife and I made to pack up our kids, forfeit all income, and move to Waco was incredibly difficult. We could not have made it without your generous help. At Baylor Law School, I have found great success. You have helped make that possible. Thank you!

David and Susan Dial Scholarship Given by David and Susan Dial in honor of the late Professor Emeritus Ed Horner, Professor David Guinn, and Professor Mike Morrison.

Charles F. Dickerson Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Charles F. Dickerson by Will A. Knight, Charles H. Clark, J.W. Tyner, Gordon C. Tyner, John H. Minton, Weldon McFarland, and the Hon. Connally McKay.

David and Jeannie Dickson Scholarship

Jack H. Dillard Scholarship Given in memory of Jack H. Dillard by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy K. Dillard; his children, Jack K., Diane, and Donald; and by his son-in-law, Judge Andrew Hanen.

Stephen and Cathie Dillard Scholarship

James W. Dilworth Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of James W. Dilworth by his wife, Mrs. Marie M. Dilworth, and Andrews Kurth, LLP.

Michael G. Douglass Memorial Scholarship Given by Mrs. Pamela Douglass and Christopher, Byron, and Jennifer Douglass in memory of Michael G. Douglass, and in honor and in appreciation of their attorney, R. Jack Ayres, Jr.

James R. Drury Memorial Scholarship Given by Southwest Forest Industries in memory of James R. Drury.

Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation Professional Responsibility Scholarship Given by the Trustees of the Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation.

Bedford D. and Joyce Harlan Edwards Scholarship

Galen B. and Cathy M. Edwards Scholarship

John Joseph Edwards Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of John Joseph Edwards by his family and friends.

Erwin and Patricia Elias Scholarship Given by Professor Emeritus and Mrs. Erwin Elias.

Deborah Huyster Ellis Scholarship Given by Nancy Lee, family, and friends in memory of Deborah Huyster Ellis.

Judge Sam S. Emison Scholarship Given in memory of Judge Sam S. Emison by his family and friends.

Judge Harold Engstrom Scholarship Given in memory of Judge Harold Engstrom by Timothy and Sandra Ferguson.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Evans Scholarship Given by the estate of Mrs. E. J. Evans.

Wayne Fisher Scholarship

Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater Scholarship Given by former law clerks, colleagues, and friends of Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater.

Patricia and Buck Florence Scholarship

Foran/Matador/Coleman Scholarship

Marshall Formby Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Marshall Formby by his widow, Mrs. Sharleen Wells Formby Rhoads.

John C. Gabbert, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of John C. Gabbert, Jr., by John C. and Elaine Gabbert and their sons, Greg and Jerry.

Doris Gillen Scholarship Given by Blake Gillen.

Shawn and Lauren Golden Scholarship

Graduating Senior Scholarship

Bettye and Harold Green Scholarship

Chief Justice Joe R. and Martha Greenhill Scholarship Given by Joseph W. and Nancy Foran.

Dorothy and Lynn B. Griffith Scholarship

David M. Guinn “The Godfather” Scholarship Given by friends and colleagues of Professor David M. Guinn in honor of his selection as the 2013 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

John C. and Eydie M. Ginn Scholarship

The Honorable Clarence A. Guittard Scholarship Given in honor of the late Judge Clarence A. Guittard by his friends in recognition of the significant contributions he made to the administration of justice.

Stefani PrestonJudge Sam B. Hall Scholarship

Josh DickinsonWayne and Margaret Shahan Scholarship

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Reich O’Hara Chandler Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Reich O’Hara Chandler by John Eddie Williams, Walter Umphrey, and other colleagues and friends of George and Martha Chandler.

John and Marie Chiles Scholarship

Chrisman Family Scholarship Given by Judge Oswin and Marilyn Jo Barron Chrisman.

Clack Family ScholarshipGiven by Steven Clack, Cynthia Clack, and Gene Clack in memory of their father, Judge James H. Clack.

Judge Lee Allen Clark Scholarship Given by Lester W. James, Sr., in memory of Mrs. Lester James’ father, Judge Lee Allen Clark.

Class of 1973 Scholarship

Jim and Mary Clawson Scholarship

Jerry K. Clements Scholarship

Joe E. and Kathryn Ferguson Coleman Scholarship Given in honor of Joe E. and Kathryn Ferguson Coleman by the William A. and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation.

Joe E. and Kathryn Ferguson Coleman Scholarships Given by Joe Foran and Matador Resources Inc. in honor of Joe E. and Kathryn Coleman.

Kenneth P. Cohen Scholarship Given by Kenneth P. Cohen and Darcie A. Bundy.

Julia Copeland Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Julia Copeland by her family and friends.

Arthur H. and Ruth J. Courtade Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Arthur H. and Ruth J. Courtade by their children, A. David Courtade and Ruth Ann Courtade Teague.

George M. Cowden Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. George M. Cowden.

Tracy and Nancy Crawford Scholarship

David W. Crews Scholarship

Cary Jay and Deborah Cross Scholarship

Clifton Cummings Scholarship

Honorable Samuel R. Cummings Scholarship Given by former law clerks, friends, and colleagues of Judge Samuel R. Cummings.

James C. and Barbara L. Dale Scholarship

Governor Bill and Vara Faye Daniel Scholarship

Judge Price and Jean Daniel Scholarship

The T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation Scholarship Given by the T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation in memory of Judge T. Whitfield Davidson’s distinguished contributions to the bench and to the legal profession in Texas.

Jarrell H. and Elizabeth Davis Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Jarrell H. Davis by his widow, Mrs. Jarrell H. Davis, and his daughter, Mrs. Elisa Davis Faye.

Chief Judge Leonard E. Davis Scholarship Given by friends and colleagues of Judge Leonard E. Davis in honor of his selection as the 2012 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

Judge Leonard E. Davis Scholarship

Lillian and Leighton B. Dawson Scholarship

Princess Louise Dawson Scholarship Given by R. Matt Dawson in honor and in memory of his wife, Princess Louise Dawson.

R. Matt Dawson Scholarship

Dawson-Thomas Scholarship Given in honor of Professor Emeritus R. Matt Dawson by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas.

Homer E., Jr., and Barbara R. Dean Scholarship Given with a distribution from a trust given by Homer E. and Barbara Dean.

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I am so honored to be the recipient of the Judge Sam B. Hall Endowed Scholarship. I feel blessed to be at Baylor Law School, pursuing my

dream of becoming a child advocacy lawyer. My gratitude for your kindness is boundless

because if it were not for this scholarship, I would not be at this incredible school.

I am not a traditional law student. I am a married father of two (soon to be three) wonderful children. The decision my wife and I made to pack up our kids, forfeit all income, and move to Waco was incredibly difficult. We could not have made it without your generous help. At Baylor Law School, I have found great success. You have helped make that possible. Thank you!

David and Susan Dial Scholarship Given by David and Susan Dial in honor of the late Professor Emeritus Ed Horner, Professor David Guinn, and Professor Mike Morrison.

Charles F. Dickerson Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Charles F. Dickerson by Will A. Knight, Charles H. Clark, J.W. Tyner, Gordon C. Tyner, John H. Minton, Weldon McFarland, and the Hon. Connally McKay.

David and Jeannie Dickson Scholarship

Jack H. Dillard Scholarship Given in memory of Jack H. Dillard by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy K. Dillard; his children, Jack K., Diane, and Donald; and by his son-in-law, Judge Andrew Hanen.

Stephen and Cathie Dillard Scholarship

James W. Dilworth Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of James W. Dilworth by his wife, Mrs. Marie M. Dilworth, and Andrews Kurth, LLP.

Michael G. Douglass Memorial Scholarship Given by Mrs. Pamela Douglass and Christopher, Byron, and Jennifer Douglass in memory of Michael G. Douglass, and in honor and in appreciation of their attorney, R. Jack Ayres, Jr.

James R. Drury Memorial Scholarship Given by Southwest Forest Industries in memory of James R. Drury.

Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation Professional Responsibility Scholarship Given by the Trustees of the Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation.

Bedford D. and Joyce Harlan Edwards Scholarship

Galen B. and Cathy M. Edwards Scholarship

John Joseph Edwards Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of John Joseph Edwards by his family and friends.

Erwin and Patricia Elias Scholarship Given by Professor Emeritus and Mrs. Erwin Elias.

Deborah Huyster Ellis Scholarship Given by Nancy Lee, family, and friends in memory of Deborah Huyster Ellis.

Judge Sam S. Emison Scholarship Given in memory of Judge Sam S. Emison by his family and friends.

Judge Harold Engstrom Scholarship Given in memory of Judge Harold Engstrom by Timothy and Sandra Ferguson.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Evans Scholarship Given by the estate of Mrs. E. J. Evans.

Wayne Fisher Scholarship

Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater Scholarship Given by former law clerks, colleagues, and friends of Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater.

Patricia and Buck Florence Scholarship

Foran/Matador/Coleman Scholarship

Marshall Formby Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Marshall Formby by his widow, Mrs. Sharleen Wells Formby Rhoads.

John C. Gabbert, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of John C. Gabbert, Jr., by John C. and Elaine Gabbert and their sons, Greg and Jerry.

Doris Gillen Scholarship Given by Blake Gillen.

Shawn and Lauren Golden Scholarship

Graduating Senior Scholarship

Bettye and Harold Green Scholarship

Chief Justice Joe R. and Martha Greenhill Scholarship Given by Joseph W. and Nancy Foran.

Dorothy and Lynn B. Griffith Scholarship

David M. Guinn “The Godfather” Scholarship Given by friends and colleagues of Professor David M. Guinn in honor of his selection as the 2013 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

John C. and Eydie M. Ginn Scholarship

The Honorable Clarence A. Guittard Scholarship Given in honor of the late Judge Clarence A. Guittard by his friends in recognition of the significant contributions he made to the administration of justice.

Stefani PrestonJudge Sam B. Hall Scholarship

Josh DickinsonWayne and Margaret Shahan Scholarship


Reich O’Hara Chandler Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Reich O’Hara Chandler by John Eddie Williams, Walter Umphrey, and other colleagues and friends of George and Martha Chandler.

John and Marie Chiles Scholarship

Chrisman Family Scholarship Given by Judge Oswin and Marilyn Jo Barron Chrisman.

Clack Family ScholarshipGiven by Steven Clack, Cynthia Clack, and Gene Clack in memory of their father, Judge James H. Clack.

Judge Lee Allen Clark Scholarship Given by Lester W. James, Sr., in memory of Mrs. Lester James’ father, Judge Lee Allen Clark.

Class of 1973 Scholarship

Jim and Mary Clawson Scholarship

Jerry K. Clements Scholarship

Joe E. and Kathryn Ferguson Coleman Scholarship Given in honor of Joe E. and Kathryn Ferguson Coleman by the William A. and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation.

Joe E. and Kathryn Ferguson Coleman Scholarships Given by Joe Foran and Matador Resources Inc. in honor of Joe E. and Kathryn Coleman.

Kenneth P. Cohen Scholarship Given by Kenneth P. Cohen and Darcie A. Bundy.

Julia Copeland Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Julia Copeland by her family and friends.

Arthur H. and Ruth J. Courtade Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Arthur H. and Ruth J. Courtade by their children, A. David Courtade and Ruth Ann Courtade Teague.

George M. Cowden Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. George M. Cowden.

Tracy and Nancy Crawford Scholarship

David W. Crews Scholarship

Cary Jay and Deborah Cross Scholarship

Clifton Cummings Scholarship

Honorable Samuel R. Cummings Scholarship Given by former law clerks, friends, and colleagues of Judge Samuel R. Cummings.

James C. and Barbara L. Dale Scholarship

Governor Bill and Vara Faye Daniel Scholarship

Judge Price and Jean Daniel Scholarship

The T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation Scholarship Given by the T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation in memory of Judge T. Whitfield Davidson’s distinguished contributions to the bench and to the legal profession in Texas.

Jarrell H. and Elizabeth Davis Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Jarrell H. Davis by his widow, Mrs. Jarrell H. Davis, and his daughter, Mrs. Elisa Davis Faye.

Chief Judge Leonard E. Davis Scholarship Given by friends and colleagues of Judge Leonard E. Davis in honor of his selection as the 2012 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

Judge Leonard E. Davis Scholarship

Lillian and Leighton B. Dawson Scholarship

Princess Louise Dawson Scholarship Given by R. Matt Dawson in honor and in memory of his wife, Princess Louise Dawson.

R. Matt Dawson Scholarship

Dawson-Thomas Scholarship Given in honor of Professor Emeritus R. Matt Dawson by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas.

Homer E., Jr., and Barbara R. Dean Scholarship Given with a distribution from a trust given by Homer E. and Barbara Dean.

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The Honorable Sam B. Hall Scholarship Given in honor and in memory of the Hon. Sam B. Hall by Gilbert T. Adams.

Morris and Rusty Baylor Harrell Scholarship Given in honor of Morris Harrell and Rusty Baylor Harrell by Judge and Mrs. Robert R. Murray, the Harrell family, the law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP, and their friends.

Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Hatchett Memorial Scholarship Given by the late Mrs. Hilton E. Howell in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Hatchett.

Jessie and Harold Heafer Scholarship Given in memory of Jessie and Harold Heafer by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Chiles.

Drew Heard Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Drew Heard by the law firm of Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C., friends, and family of Drew Heard.

The Honorable Wyatt H. and Heidi Frost Heard Scholarship Given in honor of the Hon. Wyatt H. Heard by Heidi Frost Heard, the Heard family, and friends.

John C. Held Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of John C. Held by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Larry G. Holt Scholarship Given by Larry and Judy Holt.

The Honorable Jack E. Hightower Scholarship Given by Kent Hance in honor of the late Hon. Jack Hightower.

Karyn and David Hill Scholarship

Edward Lewis Von Hohn Scholarship Given in memory of Edward Lewis Von Hohn by his mother, Wyla Hohn.

Gordon and Jamie Hollon Scholarship

Paulanne Ream Hoover Scholarship Given by the estate of Paulanne Ream Hoover, a 1937 graduate of Baylor Law School.

David and Lorraine Hoppenstein Scholarship

Professor Edwin P. and Arden Horner Scholarship Given by Professor Edwin P. Horner and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.

Rex Houston Scholarship I

Rex Houston Scholarship II

Hilton E. Howell Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Hilton E. Howell by his widow, the late Mrs. Hilton E. Howell.

Donna Massingill Howell and Hilton Hutchett Howell, Sr., Scholarship Given by Hilton H. and Robin Howell.

The Honorable James R. Hubbard Scholarship

Gaylord T. Hughey, Sr., and Virginia L. Hughey Scholarship

Don Jackson Scholarship Given by Don and Michelle Jackson.

F.R. and Lois Jackson Memorial Scholarship Given by the F.R. Jackson Memorial Endowment Fund.

Monte James and Bill Jones Scholarship Given by a friend in honor of Monte James and Bill Jones.

Robert Allen James Memorial Scholarship Given by Lester W. James, Sr., in memory of his son, Robert Allen James.

The Honorable James R. Jenkins Scholarship Given by the estate of the Hon. James R. Jenkins.

Warwick H. Jenkins Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Warwick H. Jenkins in honor of his grandfather, Warwick H. Jenkins.

Harry R. Jones Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Harry R. Jones by Andrews Kurth, LLP.

Harry R. Jones Scholarship Given in memory of Harry R. Jones by Southwest Forest Industries.

Darrell L. Keith Law and Medicine Scholarship Given by Susan and Darrell L. Keith.

Chief Judge Larry E. and Suzanne V. Kelly Scholarship Given in honor of Chief Judge Larry E. and Suzanne V. Kelly by colleagues on the bench and in the bankruptcy bar, friends, and family.

G.H. Kelsoe, Jr., Law School Scholarship

Tom and Austine Kenner Scholarship Given by Traci L. Kenner in honor and appreciation of her parents.

Judge Ed Kinkeade ScholarshipGiven by friends and colleagues of Judge Ed Kinkeade in celebration of his selection as the 2010 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Scholarship Given by William A. Knight in honor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Knight.

Kevin and Diane Krist Scholarship

W. James Kronzer Scholarship Given by a friend in honor of W. James Kronzer in appreciation of his ability as an attorney.

Shirley and Harold J. Laine, Jr., Scholarship

Law School Class of 1953-54 Scholarship Given in honor and in memory of Abner V. McCall, President Emeritus of Baylor University, by the Class of 1953-54.

Law School General Scholarship

Ralph B. and Catherine Lee Scholarship

Muriel and George J. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Craig Lewis in memory of his parents, Muriel and George J. Lewis.

Sue Lindsay Scholarship Given in honor of his mother by Michael J. Lindsay.

W. Gregory and Beth Brock Looser Scholarship in Law and Ethics

Mark and Debbie Mann Scholarship

Judge Abner V. McCall Legacy Scholarship Given by William R. Pakis.

Abner V. McCall Scholarship Given in honor and in memory of President Emeritus Abner V. McCall by the McCall Bible Class of the First Baptist Church of Waco.

Frances B. McCall Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Frances B. McCall by President and Mrs. Abner V. McCall and other friends.

Byron L. McClellan, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Byron L. McClellan, Jr., Baylor Law School Class of 1976, by Bob and Carol Patterson.

The Honorable Austin O. McCloud Scholarship Given in honor of the Hon. Austin O. McCloud by Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Kruse.

Henry J. McCluskey, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. McCluskey, Sr., in memory of their son.

Stephen E. McConnico Scholarship Given by the friends and colleagues of Steve McConnico in celebration of his selection as the 2011 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

Martelle McDonald Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Martelle McDonald by Mrs. Martelle McDonald.

Susan Swindle McDonough Scholarship

William Alvis and Charlotte Smith McDowell Scholarship

The Honorable Connally and Glee McCrary McKay Scholarship Given in honor of the Hon. Connally and Glee McCrary McKay by their children and their children’s spouses.

Lila Connally and Daniel Sparks McKay Scholarship Given in honor of their parents by Judge Thomas H. and Hannah McKay Crofts.

Angus S. McSwain- Texas A&M University Scholarship Given in honor of Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain by alumni who graduated from both Texas A&M University and Baylor Law School.

Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain Law Alumni Association Scholarship Given by the Baylor Law Alumni Association in honor of Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain.

McSwain-Fair Scholarship Given in honor of Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain by Walt Fair and Ted Fair.

McSwain-McCartney Scholarship Given by Dean and Mrs. Angus S. McSwain in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCartney, and Mr. and Mrs. Angus S. McSwain, Sr.

Benjamin Shelton Meredith Memorial Law School Scholarship Given in memory of Benjamin Shelton Meredith.

Karen Riley Miller Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Karen Riley Miller, Class of 1991, by her family, friends, and the law firm of Burford & Ryburn, LLP.

S C H O L A R S H I P A N D D O N O R R E C O G N I T I O N 2 0 1 5I am deeply thankful for your generous contribution to my education. Your support has given me the opportunity to pursue my goal of becoming an attorney. I hope to one day pay it forward, and help others, just as you have helped me.

Kieran BuckJudge Leonard E. Davis Scholarship

Thank you. I am truly honored and blessed to receive a scholarship to attend Baylor Law School. Your generosity

has allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and has further encouraged me to work hard at becoming a great advocate. Once again, thank you.

Tania SethiJudge Wyatt Heard Scholarship

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The Honorable Sam B. Hall Scholarship Given in honor and in memory of the Hon. Sam B. Hall by Gilbert T. Adams.

Morris and Rusty Baylor Harrell Scholarship Given in honor of Morris Harrell and Rusty Baylor Harrell by Judge and Mrs. Robert R. Murray, the Harrell family, the law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP, and their friends.

Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Hatchett Memorial Scholarship Given by the late Mrs. Hilton E. Howell in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Hatchett.

Jessie and Harold Heafer Scholarship Given in memory of Jessie and Harold Heafer by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Chiles.

Drew Heard Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Drew Heard by the law firm of Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C., friends, and family of Drew Heard.

The Honorable Wyatt H. and Heidi Frost Heard Scholarship Given in honor of the Hon. Wyatt H. Heard by Heidi Frost Heard, the Heard family, and friends.

John C. Held Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of John C. Held by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Larry G. Holt Scholarship Given by Larry and Judy Holt.

The Honorable Jack E. Hightower Scholarship Given by Kent Hance in honor of the late Hon. Jack Hightower.

Karyn and David Hill Scholarship

Edward Lewis Von Hohn Scholarship Given in memory of Edward Lewis Von Hohn by his mother, Wyla Hohn.

Gordon and Jamie Hollon Scholarship

Paulanne Ream Hoover Scholarship Given by the estate of Paulanne Ream Hoover, a 1937 graduate of Baylor Law School.

David and Lorraine Hoppenstein Scholarship

Professor Edwin P. and Arden Horner Scholarship Given by Professor Edwin P. Horner and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.

Rex Houston Scholarship I

Rex Houston Scholarship II

Hilton E. Howell Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Hilton E. Howell by his widow, the late Mrs. Hilton E. Howell.

Donna Massingill Howell and Hilton Hutchett Howell, Sr., Scholarship Given by Hilton H. and Robin Howell.

The Honorable James R. Hubbard Scholarship

Gaylord T. Hughey, Sr., and Virginia L. Hughey Scholarship

Don Jackson Scholarship Given by Don and Michelle Jackson.

F.R. and Lois Jackson Memorial Scholarship Given by the F.R. Jackson Memorial Endowment Fund.

Monte James and Bill Jones Scholarship Given by a friend in honor of Monte James and Bill Jones.

Robert Allen James Memorial Scholarship Given by Lester W. James, Sr., in memory of his son, Robert Allen James.

The Honorable James R. Jenkins Scholarship Given by the estate of the Hon. James R. Jenkins.

Warwick H. Jenkins Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Warwick H. Jenkins in honor of his grandfather, Warwick H. Jenkins.

Harry R. Jones Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Harry R. Jones by Andrews Kurth, LLP.

Harry R. Jones Scholarship Given in memory of Harry R. Jones by Southwest Forest Industries.

Darrell L. Keith Law and Medicine Scholarship Given by Susan and Darrell L. Keith.

Chief Judge Larry E. and Suzanne V. Kelly Scholarship Given in honor of Chief Judge Larry E. and Suzanne V. Kelly by colleagues on the bench and in the bankruptcy bar, friends, and family.

G.H. Kelsoe, Jr., Law School Scholarship

Tom and Austine Kenner Scholarship Given by Traci L. Kenner in honor and appreciation of her parents.

Judge Ed Kinkeade ScholarshipGiven by friends and colleagues of Judge Ed Kinkeade in celebration of his selection as the 2010 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

Mr. and Mrs. David Knight Scholarship Given by William A. Knight in honor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Knight.

Kevin and Diane Krist Scholarship

W. James Kronzer Scholarship Given by a friend in honor of W. James Kronzer in appreciation of his ability as an attorney.

Shirley and Harold J. Laine, Jr., Scholarship

Law School Class of 1953-54 Scholarship Given in honor and in memory of Abner V. McCall, President Emeritus of Baylor University, by the Class of 1953-54.

Law School General Scholarship

Ralph B. and Catherine Lee Scholarship

Muriel and George J. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Craig Lewis in memory of his parents, Muriel and George J. Lewis.

Sue Lindsay Scholarship Given in honor of his mother by Michael J. Lindsay.

W. Gregory and Beth Brock Looser Scholarship in Law and Ethics

Mark and Debbie Mann Scholarship

Judge Abner V. McCall Legacy Scholarship Given by William R. Pakis.

Abner V. McCall Scholarship Given in honor and in memory of President Emeritus Abner V. McCall by the McCall Bible Class of the First Baptist Church of Waco.

Frances B. McCall Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Frances B. McCall by President and Mrs. Abner V. McCall and other friends.

Byron L. McClellan, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Byron L. McClellan, Jr., Baylor Law School Class of 1976, by Bob and Carol Patterson.

The Honorable Austin O. McCloud Scholarship Given in honor of the Hon. Austin O. McCloud by Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Kruse.

Henry J. McCluskey, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. McCluskey, Sr., in memory of their son.

Stephen E. McConnico Scholarship Given by the friends and colleagues of Steve McConnico in celebration of his selection as the 2011 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

Martelle McDonald Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Martelle McDonald by Mrs. Martelle McDonald.

Susan Swindle McDonough Scholarship

William Alvis and Charlotte Smith McDowell Scholarship

The Honorable Connally and Glee McCrary McKay Scholarship Given in honor of the Hon. Connally and Glee McCrary McKay by their children and their children’s spouses.

Lila Connally and Daniel Sparks McKay Scholarship Given in honor of their parents by Judge Thomas H. and Hannah McKay Crofts.

Angus S. McSwain- Texas A&M University Scholarship Given in honor of Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain by alumni who graduated from both Texas A&M University and Baylor Law School.

Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain Law Alumni Association Scholarship Given by the Baylor Law Alumni Association in honor of Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain.

McSwain-Fair Scholarship Given in honor of Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain by Walt Fair and Ted Fair.

McSwain-McCartney Scholarship Given by Dean and Mrs. Angus S. McSwain in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCartney, and Mr. and Mrs. Angus S. McSwain, Sr.

Benjamin Shelton Meredith Memorial Law School Scholarship Given in memory of Benjamin Shelton Meredith.

Karen Riley Miller Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Karen Riley Miller, Class of 1991, by her family, friends, and the law firm of Burford & Ryburn, LLP.

S C H O L A R S H I P A N D D O N O R R E C O G N I T I O N 2 0 1 5I am deeply thankful for your generous contribution to my education. Your support has given me the opportunity to pursue my goal of becoming an attorney. I hope to one day pay it forward, and help others, just as you have helped me.

Kieran BuckJudge Leonard E. Davis Scholarship

Thank you. I am truly honored and blessed to receive a scholarship to attend Baylor Law School. Your generosity

has allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and has further encouraged me to work hard at becoming a great advocate. Once again, thank you.

Tania SethiJudge Wyatt Heard Scholarship

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Lee M. Miller Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Lee M. Miller by his family and friends.

Arthur Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Arthur Mitchell by his wife Patricia, daughter Sandy, and his friends and colleagues.

E. H. and Charlotte Moore Scholarship Given by Sheila and Eugene H. Moore in memory of his parents.

Michael D. Morrison and David M. Guinn Scholarship

Michael D. Morrison Scholarship

The Claude and Mae Moss Charities, Inc., Scholarship Given in honor and in memory of Abner V. McCall, President Emeritus of Baylor University, by the Claude and Mae Moss Charities, Inc.

Hazel Rogers Muldrow Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Hazel Rogers Muldrow by her son, Professor Emeritus Louis S. Muldrow.

Judge Robert R. Murray Scholarship Given in honor of Judge Robert R. Murray by his wife, Julia Baylor Murray, and his children, Robert and Molly.

H. Hart Nance Scholarship Given by Charles D. and Becky Jones in honor of H. Hart Nance.

Joseph Milton Nance Scholarship Given in honor of the late Dr. Joseph Milton Nance, pre-law advisor and history professor at Texas A&M University.

David A. and Elaine Edwards Nelson Scholarship

1975 Practice Court Class Pecan Crop Scholarship Given by the 1975 Practice Court Class.

Harold W. Nix Scholarship

Harold W. Nix Scholarship II Given in honor of Harold W. Nix by the law firm of Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP.

Fred Norton Scholarship Given in honor of Fred Norton by the Summer for Retired Persons in appreciation for his work.

Ralph and Josephine Norvell Scholarship Given by Ben and Hope Ferrell in memory of Ralph N. Norvell, Jr., and in honor of Josephine H. Novell.

Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C., Scholarship

Bill Patterson Scholarship Given in honor of Bill Patterson by the late Emil H. Meyerhoff.

George and Suzanne Payne Scholarship

Sam Pessarra Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Sam Pessarra (LLB ’42) by his widow, Mrs. Sam Pessarra.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pessarra Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pessarra by Mrs. Sam M. Pessarra and her estate.

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Scholarship Given by the R.E.B. Baylor Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law fraternity.

Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity Scholarship Given by the Hemphill Inn Chapter of Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity.

Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips Scholarship Given in honor of Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips by his wife, Mrs. Lyn Bracewell Phillips, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Phillips.

Robert Kelley Pierce Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Robert Kelley Pierce by B. A. Pierce.

Charles Price Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Charles Price by his classmates and friends.

Gary and Jarene Price Scholarship

Jack N. Price Scholarship

Rupert and Lillian Radford Scholarship Given by the Rupert Radford Estate Trust.

The Honorable Thomas B. Ramey Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of the Hon. Thomas B. Ramey by and on behalf of the many persons whose lives were touched by Judge Ramey.

Randle Family Scholarship in Law Given by J. Grady and Donna M. Randle.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Riccardi Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow M. Roark Scholarship

William and Mary Jo Robbins Endowed Law School Scholarships

Rufus W. and Addie Day Royals Scholarship Given by the estate of Rufus W. and Addie Day Royals.

Del Sampels Memorial Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Sampels in memory of Mr. Sampels’ brother, Del Sampels.

San Antonio Attorneys Scholarship Given by graduates of Baylor Law School who practice law in San Antonio.

John M. and Ann Clark Sanders Scholarship

Peggy Clare and Louis O. Satterfield, Jr., Scholarship

Serafy Family Scholarship Given by Nicholas T., Jr. and Viveca C. Serafy.

Natalie McIntyre Shackelford Scholarship Given by Patricia Shackelford and John Wood in honor of her mother.

William C. Shaddock Scholarship

Wayne and Margaret Shahan Scholarship

John and James Sharp Scholarship Given by the estate of Earl Sharp.

Senator David M. Sibley Endowed Law School Scholarship I

Senator David M. Sibley Endowed Law School Scholarship II

Lewis R. Sifford Scholarship

Carlton J. Smith Memorial Scholarship Given by the estate of Carlton J. Smith.

Ruth M. Smith Memorial Scholarship Given by the estate of Ruth M. Smith.

Vernon L. Smith Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Vernon L.

Smith by his wife, Mrs. Doris M. Smith, and Mr. R. Matt Dawson.

Bonnie Kay Sommerfeld Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Bonnie Kay Sommerfeld, who was the Placement Director up until her death in 1984, by her father, the late Rudy A. Sommerfeld.

Ray Eileen and Robert Stahala Scholarship

John and Frances Stanford Scholarship

O.W. Stanley and Agnes Rabon Stanley ScholarshipGiven by the Stanley Family Living Trust.

The Honorable William M. Steger Scholarship Given in honor of the Hon. William M. Steger by his friends.

James M. Stout School of Law Scholarship Given by the James M. Stout Revocable Management Trust.

Phil E. Teeling Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Phil E. Teeling by Mrs. Phil E. Teeling.

Chief Justice Bob L. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Chief Justice Bob L. Thomas of the Tenth Court of Appeals by Justice and Mrs. Bill Vance.

Charles E. Thompson, Sr., Memorial Scholarship Given by the estate of Charles E. Thompson, Sr.

Thorne Family Scholarship Given by Carl and Rosella Thorne and Jim and Earlene Thorne.

Irene V. Thornton Scholarship Given in honor of Irene V. Thornton by family, friends, and alumni.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Tibbals Scholarship

Brad and Beth Toben Law School Scholarship

Toben-Fair Scholarship Given in honor of Dean Brad Toben by Mr. Walt Fair.

Madely Touchstone Scholarship Given in honor of Madely Touchstone by William Earl Touchstone.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Umphrey Scholarship

Edward Lewis Von Hohn Scholarship Given in loving memory of Edward Lewis Von Hohn by his family: his mother, Wyla Hohn, his sisters, Ilsa Weaver, Kirsten Howren, Isolda Griffin, Ursla Null, his brother, Kristopher Von Hohn, and his children, Harrison and Annajane.

Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship

Charles E. Wallace Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Charles E. Wallace by family and friends.

Charles E. and Sandra L. Wallace Scholarship

Richard Warner Endowed Scholarship Given by Temple Inland, Inc. to honor Richard Warner upon his retirement, with gratitude and appreciation for his years of service.

Charles L. and Lena Winston Waters Memorial Scholarship Given in honor of their parents by Charles W. Waters, Ann Waters Schlinkman, and Patricia Waters Whisnant.

Gibson Dennison Ross Williams Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Mrs. Peeler Williams by her children, Peeler Williams, Jr., and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Estes.

John Eddie Williams Scholarship Given in honor of John Eddie Williams by Harvill E. Weller.

Peeler Williams, Jr., Scholarship

Peeler Williams, Sr., Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Peeler Williams, Sr., by the late Mrs. Peeler Williams, Sr., and their son, Peeler Williams, Jr.

Betty Gaye Wilson Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Betty Gaye Wilson by Randy Wilson.

Frank M. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Frank M. Wilson by Mrs. Frank M. Wilson.

Robert Alexander and Sadye Grace Wilson and R. A. “Bob” Wilson, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Given by Dr. Grace Elizabeth Wilson in memory of her parents, Robert Alexander and Sadye Grace Wilson, and her brother, R. A. “Bob” Wilson, Jr.

Watson W. Wise Foundation Scholarship

Edgar E. Witt Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Governor Edgar E. Witt, formerly Chief Commissioner of the United States Indian Claims Commission, by the law firm of Weissbrodt and Weissbrodt of Washington, D.C.

Kalman and Ida Wolens Foundation ScholarshipGiven by the Kalman and Ida Wolens Foundation.

Rex Woodard Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Rex Woodard by his wife, Mrs. Donna Carbello Woodard, and his friends.

Bob and Karen Wortham Scholarship

James and Melinda Wren Scholarship

Holly Katherine Yanta Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Holly Katherine Yanta by her parents, Virgill Yanta and Karol Yanta of Boerne.

As I start my journey at Baylor Law School, I thank you for the scholarship

you provided. It is one of my personal missions to use the education I am receiving here to help others, promote

justice, and glorify my God through my work and my actions. Thank you for your generosity, it has definitely put

me in the position to achieve this goal.

J. Keagan RileyKevin and Diane Krist Scholarship

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Lee M. Miller Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Lee M. Miller by his family and friends.

Arthur Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Arthur Mitchell by his wife Patricia, daughter Sandy, and his friends and colleagues.

E. H. and Charlotte Moore Scholarship Given by Sheila and Eugene H. Moore in memory of his parents.

Michael D. Morrison and David M. Guinn Scholarship

Michael D. Morrison Scholarship

The Claude and Mae Moss Charities, Inc., Scholarship Given in honor and in memory of Abner V. McCall, President Emeritus of Baylor University, by the Claude and Mae Moss Charities, Inc.

Hazel Rogers Muldrow Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Hazel Rogers Muldrow by her son, Professor Emeritus Louis S. Muldrow.

Judge Robert R. Murray Scholarship Given in honor of Judge Robert R. Murray by his wife, Julia Baylor Murray, and his children, Robert and Molly.

H. Hart Nance Scholarship Given by Charles D. and Becky Jones in honor of H. Hart Nance.

Joseph Milton Nance Scholarship Given in honor of the late Dr. Joseph Milton Nance, pre-law advisor and history professor at Texas A&M University.

David A. and Elaine Edwards Nelson Scholarship

1975 Practice Court Class Pecan Crop Scholarship Given by the 1975 Practice Court Class.

Harold W. Nix Scholarship

Harold W. Nix Scholarship II Given in honor of Harold W. Nix by the law firm of Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP.

Fred Norton Scholarship Given in honor of Fred Norton by the Summer for Retired Persons in appreciation for his work.

Ralph and Josephine Norvell Scholarship Given by Ben and Hope Ferrell in memory of Ralph N. Norvell, Jr., and in honor of Josephine H. Novell.

Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C., Scholarship

Bill Patterson Scholarship Given in honor of Bill Patterson by the late Emil H. Meyerhoff.

George and Suzanne Payne Scholarship

Sam Pessarra Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Sam Pessarra (LLB ’42) by his widow, Mrs. Sam Pessarra.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pessarra Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pessarra by Mrs. Sam M. Pessarra and her estate.

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Scholarship Given by the R.E.B. Baylor Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law fraternity.

Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity Scholarship Given by the Hemphill Inn Chapter of Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity.

Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips Scholarship Given in honor of Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips by his wife, Mrs. Lyn Bracewell Phillips, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Phillips.

Robert Kelley Pierce Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Robert Kelley Pierce by B. A. Pierce.

Charles Price Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Charles Price by his classmates and friends.

Gary and Jarene Price Scholarship

Jack N. Price Scholarship

Rupert and Lillian Radford Scholarship Given by the Rupert Radford Estate Trust.

The Honorable Thomas B. Ramey Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of the Hon. Thomas B. Ramey by and on behalf of the many persons whose lives were touched by Judge Ramey.

Randle Family Scholarship in Law Given by J. Grady and Donna M. Randle.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Riccardi Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow M. Roark Scholarship

William and Mary Jo Robbins Endowed Law School Scholarships

Rufus W. and Addie Day Royals Scholarship Given by the estate of Rufus W. and Addie Day Royals.

Del Sampels Memorial Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Sampels in memory of Mr. Sampels’ brother, Del Sampels.

San Antonio Attorneys Scholarship Given by graduates of Baylor Law School who practice law in San Antonio.

John M. and Ann Clark Sanders Scholarship

Peggy Clare and Louis O. Satterfield, Jr., Scholarship

Serafy Family Scholarship Given by Nicholas T., Jr. and Viveca C. Serafy.

Natalie McIntyre Shackelford Scholarship Given by Patricia Shackelford and John Wood in honor of her mother.

William C. Shaddock Scholarship

Wayne and Margaret Shahan Scholarship

John and James Sharp Scholarship Given by the estate of Earl Sharp.

Senator David M. Sibley Endowed Law School Scholarship I

Senator David M. Sibley Endowed Law School Scholarship II

Lewis R. Sifford Scholarship

Carlton J. Smith Memorial Scholarship Given by the estate of Carlton J. Smith.

Ruth M. Smith Memorial Scholarship Given by the estate of Ruth M. Smith.

Vernon L. Smith Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Vernon L.

Smith by his wife, Mrs. Doris M. Smith, and Mr. R. Matt Dawson.

Bonnie Kay Sommerfeld Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Bonnie Kay Sommerfeld, who was the Placement Director up until her death in 1984, by her father, the late Rudy A. Sommerfeld.

Ray Eileen and Robert Stahala Scholarship

John and Frances Stanford Scholarship

O.W. Stanley and Agnes Rabon Stanley ScholarshipGiven by the Stanley Family Living Trust.

The Honorable William M. Steger Scholarship Given in honor of the Hon. William M. Steger by his friends.

James M. Stout School of Law Scholarship Given by the James M. Stout Revocable Management Trust.

Phil E. Teeling Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Phil E. Teeling by Mrs. Phil E. Teeling.

Chief Justice Bob L. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Chief Justice Bob L. Thomas of the Tenth Court of Appeals by Justice and Mrs. Bill Vance.

Charles E. Thompson, Sr., Memorial Scholarship Given by the estate of Charles E. Thompson, Sr.

Thorne Family Scholarship Given by Carl and Rosella Thorne and Jim and Earlene Thorne.

Irene V. Thornton Scholarship Given in honor of Irene V. Thornton by family, friends, and alumni.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Tibbals Scholarship

Brad and Beth Toben Law School Scholarship

Toben-Fair Scholarship Given in honor of Dean Brad Toben by Mr. Walt Fair.

Madely Touchstone Scholarship Given in honor of Madely Touchstone by William Earl Touchstone.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Umphrey Scholarship

Edward Lewis Von Hohn Scholarship Given in loving memory of Edward Lewis Von Hohn by his family: his mother, Wyla Hohn, his sisters, Ilsa Weaver, Kirsten Howren, Isolda Griffin, Ursla Null, his brother, Kristopher Von Hohn, and his children, Harrison and Annajane.

Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship

Charles E. Wallace Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Charles E. Wallace by family and friends.

Charles E. and Sandra L. Wallace Scholarship

Richard Warner Endowed Scholarship Given by Temple Inland, Inc. to honor Richard Warner upon his retirement, with gratitude and appreciation for his years of service.

Charles L. and Lena Winston Waters Memorial Scholarship Given in honor of their parents by Charles W. Waters, Ann Waters Schlinkman, and Patricia Waters Whisnant.

Gibson Dennison Ross Williams Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Mrs. Peeler Williams by her children, Peeler Williams, Jr., and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Estes.

John Eddie Williams Scholarship Given in honor of John Eddie Williams by Harvill E. Weller.

Peeler Williams, Jr., Scholarship

Peeler Williams, Sr., Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Peeler Williams, Sr., by the late Mrs. Peeler Williams, Sr., and their son, Peeler Williams, Jr.

Betty Gaye Wilson Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Betty Gaye Wilson by Randy Wilson.

Frank M. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Frank M. Wilson by Mrs. Frank M. Wilson.

Robert Alexander and Sadye Grace Wilson and R. A. “Bob” Wilson, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Given by Dr. Grace Elizabeth Wilson in memory of her parents, Robert Alexander and Sadye Grace Wilson, and her brother, R. A. “Bob” Wilson, Jr.

Watson W. Wise Foundation Scholarship

Edgar E. Witt Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Governor Edgar E. Witt, formerly Chief Commissioner of the United States Indian Claims Commission, by the law firm of Weissbrodt and Weissbrodt of Washington, D.C.

Kalman and Ida Wolens Foundation ScholarshipGiven by the Kalman and Ida Wolens Foundation.

Rex Woodard Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Rex Woodard by his wife, Mrs. Donna Carbello Woodard, and his friends.

Bob and Karen Wortham Scholarship

James and Melinda Wren Scholarship

Holly Katherine Yanta Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Holly Katherine Yanta by her parents, Virgill Yanta and Karol Yanta of Boerne.

As I start my journey at Baylor Law School, I thank you for the scholarship

you provided. It is one of my personal missions to use the education I am receiving here to help others, promote

justice, and glorify my God through my work and my actions. Thank you for your generosity, it has definitely put

me in the position to achieve this goal.

J. Keagan RileyKevin and Diane Krist Scholarship

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Dean Brad Toben surprised Matthew Matheny with the Young Baylor Lawyer

of the Year award at the Baylor Law alumni reception held in conjunction with the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting. Matheny’s wife, Julia ( JD ’04), and his parents were in attendance at the reception to share in his surprise.

“I was surprised to see my parents walk into the banquet room when Dean Toben called my name because I sincerely did not know the award was being presented or that I was even considered,” said Matheny. “I was delighted that I could share this award with them. Without my parents’ guidance, my wife’s support and the opportunities given to me at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm by Walter Umphrey and the partners, I certainly would not be in this position.”

Matheny joined the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in Beaumont, Texas immediately after graduating from Baylor Law, and he has represented clients in an array of areas since. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has worked with clients from across the country. Matheny currently serves as lead counsel in the NFL Concussion Litigation on behalf of Provost Umphrey.

Among Matheny’s honors are: recognition as a Texas Rising Star (2010-2015), the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martin-Hubbell, the highest rating in both legal ability and ethical standards; The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Houston’s Top Lawyers, H-Texas Magazine; Top 40 Under 40, Beaumont Enterprise; The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40; and The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News.

Outside of the office, Matheny is a dedicated husband to fellow Baylor Lawyer, Julia, and father of two. He volunteers with Operation Orphan, serves as a volunteer judge for the Evelyn Lord Teen Court program, and gives his time to an array of other organizations. He is also a Lifetime Member of the Baylor Law Alumni Association.

Matheny follows in the footsteps of his father, Mike, who has been an attorney in Beaumont for

Matthew Matheny

2015 YOUNG BAYLOR LAWYER OF THE YEAR

50 years and served as a judge for four years. Matheny’s mother, Sarah, taught at Lamar University for 40 years, and aided in his decision to attend a liberal arts school for his undergraduate education. He credits his parents with always supporting him.

“Matt exemplifies the attributes we love to see in Baylor Lawyers. He is a top-notch trial lawyer, has a passion for serving his clients, and also reaches out to serve in his community,” said

Dean Brad Toben. “We are honored to name him as the 2015 Young Baylor Lawyer of the Year.”

“The foundation of my law practice was the training I received at Baylor Law School,” said Matheny. “I hold the Law School and my fellow Baylor Lawyers in the highest esteem; to be honored by them with this award is a distinction that is incredibility humbling.”

( JD ’03)

RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED

BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING

CRITERIA:

• Legal ability and achievements as a lawyer• Contributions to the legal profession• Standing in the profession• Christian character• Civic, religious, and other attainments• Active interest in Baylor Law School

THE YOUNG BAYLOR LAWYER OF THE YEAR AWARD is given to an outstanding alumnus/a who has brought honor and distinction to the Law School and to the legal profession. The recipient must not reach age 41 before Jan. 1 of the award year.

AHTOOSA AMINI

S T U D E N T P R O F I L E

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AN IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR STUDENTS TRYING TO MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH LAW SCHOOL. THIS IS CERTAINLY TRUE FOR STUDENT AHTOOSA AMINI. SHE IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE FRANKLIN JONES, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED BY THE HONORABLE T. JOHN WARD AMERICAN INN OF COURT.

The Franklin Jones, Jr., Memorial Scholarship is available to law students and prospective law students who are residents of the Eastern District of Texas. “I am honored to be receiving such a prestigious award that is given to a student who is ethical, civil, and professional,” said Amini.

Amini is in her third year at Baylor Law with an interest in IP law and litigation. “I thought Baylor would be a great fit with its emphasis on trial advocacy, which hones skills I was hoping to improve,” said Amini. “After being at Baylor Law School for two years, I have to say the faculty are so caring and always helpful. I have never been turned

down by a professor to talk about anything, even if I hadn’t met the professor or didn’t have a class with them before.”

Amini is involved in the Baylor Law Review, the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society, the External Moot Court Competition, and Mission Waco. “Joining an external moot court team has definitely transformed my speaking and writing skills. Working with the Baylor Law Review has also immensely improved my legal writing skills, and Mission Waco has made me humble and happy to help the community,” said Amini.

This past summer she clerked at Haynes and Boone, LLC, and Fish and Richardson, PC, in their Dallas, Texas, office. “I hope to continue being an excellent example of what this scholarship represents and to inspire others to do the same,” said Amini.

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Dean Brad Toben surprised Matthew Matheny with the Young Baylor Lawyer

of the Year award at the Baylor Law alumni reception held in conjunction with the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting. Matheny’s wife, Julia ( JD ’04), and his parents were in attendance at the reception to share in his surprise.

“I was surprised to see my parents walk into the banquet room when Dean Toben called my name because I sincerely did not know the award was being presented or that I was even considered,” said Matheny. “I was delighted that I could share this award with them. Without my parents’ guidance, my wife’s support and the opportunities given to me at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm by Walter Umphrey and the partners, I certainly would not be in this position.”

Matheny joined the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in Beaumont, Texas immediately after graduating from Baylor Law, and he has represented clients in an array of areas since. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has worked with clients from across the country. Matheny currently serves as lead counsel in the NFL Concussion Litigation on behalf of Provost Umphrey.

Among Matheny’s honors are: recognition as a Texas Rising Star (2010-2015), the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martin-Hubbell, the highest rating in both legal ability and ethical standards; The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Houston’s Top Lawyers, H-Texas Magazine; Top 40 Under 40, Beaumont Enterprise; The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40; and The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News.

Outside of the office, Matheny is a dedicated husband to fellow Baylor Lawyer, Julia, and father of two. He volunteers with Operation Orphan, serves as a volunteer judge for the Evelyn Lord Teen Court program, and gives his time to an array of other organizations. He is also a Lifetime Member of the Baylor Law Alumni Association.

Matheny follows in the footsteps of his father, Mike, who has been an attorney in Beaumont for

Matthew Matheny

2015 YOUNG BAYLOR LAWYER OF THE YEAR

50 years and served as a judge for four years. Matheny’s mother, Sarah, taught at Lamar University for 40 years, and aided in his decision to attend a liberal arts school for his undergraduate education. He credits his parents with always supporting him.

“Matt exemplifies the attributes we love to see in Baylor Lawyers. He is a top-notch trial lawyer, has a passion for serving his clients, and also reaches out to serve in his community,” said

Dean Brad Toben. “We are honored to name him as the 2015 Young Baylor Lawyer of the Year.”

“The foundation of my law practice was the training I received at Baylor Law School,” said Matheny. “I hold the Law School and my fellow Baylor Lawyers in the highest esteem; to be honored by them with this award is a distinction that is incredibility humbling.”

( JD ’03)

RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED

BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING

CRITERIA:

• Legal ability and achievements as a lawyer• Contributions to the legal profession• Standing in the profession• Christian character• Civic, religious, and other attainments• Active interest in Baylor Law School

THE YOUNG BAYLOR LAWYER OF THE YEAR AWARD is given to an outstanding alumnus/a who has brought honor and distinction to the Law School and to the legal profession. The recipient must not reach age 41 before Jan. 1 of the award year.

AHTOOSA AMINI

S T U D E N T P R O F I L E

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AN IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR STUDENTS TRYING TO MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH LAW SCHOOL. THIS IS CERTAINLY TRUE FOR STUDENT AHTOOSA AMINI. SHE IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE FRANKLIN JONES, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED BY THE HONORABLE T. JOHN WARD AMERICAN INN OF COURT.

The Franklin Jones, Jr., Memorial Scholarship is available to law students and prospective law students who are residents of the Eastern District of Texas. “I am honored to be receiving such a prestigious award that is given to a student who is ethical, civil, and professional,” said Amini.

Amini is in her third year at Baylor Law with an interest in IP law and litigation. “I thought Baylor would be a great fit with its emphasis on trial advocacy, which hones skills I was hoping to improve,” said Amini. “After being at Baylor Law School for two years, I have to say the faculty are so caring and always helpful. I have never been turned

down by a professor to talk about anything, even if I hadn’t met the professor or didn’t have a class with them before.”

Amini is involved in the Baylor Law Review, the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society, the External Moot Court Competition, and Mission Waco. “Joining an external moot court team has definitely transformed my speaking and writing skills. Working with the Baylor Law Review has also immensely improved my legal writing skills, and Mission Waco has made me humble and happy to help the community,” said Amini.

This past summer she clerked at Haynes and Boone, LLC, and Fish and Richardson, PC, in their Dallas, Texas, office. “I hope to continue being an excellent example of what this scholarship represents and to inspire others to do the same,” said Amini.

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ST U D E N T N OTE S

Fall 2015 Dawson and Sodd Moot Court CompetitionCongratulations to Rachel Buchhorn and Lauren Fetty on winning the Fall 2015 Dawson and Sodd Moot Court Competition and to finalists Amanda Howard and Melina Tabibian.

RESIDENCY

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FEMALES

MALES

GENDER ETHNICITY

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MEDIAN LSAT/GPA .........................161/3.5825% LSAT/GPA .................................160/3.4175% LSAT/GPA .................................163/3.77

PROFILE OF THE FALL 2015 ENTERING CLASS

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MINORITIES (28%):

ANGLO/CAUCASIAN

HISPANIC/LATINO (1 ALSO IDENTIFIED AS AMERICAN INDIAN)

ASIAN

BLACK/AFRICAN- AMERICAN

AMERICAN INDIAN

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2NATIVE HAWAIIAN/ OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER

1

ALABAMACALIFORNIAFLORIDAGEORGIALOUISIANAMICHIGAN

STATES/NATIONS REPRESENTED

NEW YORKTENNESSEETEXASWISCONSIN

VENEZUELA

OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

National Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court CompetitionToni Anderson and Patrick Crim advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition.

Mack Kidd Administrative and Public Law Moot Court Competition

Kelly Depew and Matthew Swanger won first place in this year’s competition. Kelly received the award for Best Speaker

while John received the award for Runner Up Best Speaker. The teams of Alex Bishop and Chase Smith, and John Cook and

Ashley Morgan advanced to the quarterfinals.

Semi-finalists

Andrea Seffens and Melanie Medina, and Travis Blake and David Bishop.

A special thank you to our final round judges

Chief Justice: Ben Selman (’73) Scoring Judges: Prof. Greg White (’82)Prof. Scott FraleyProf. Bridget Fuselier (’98)Prof. Michael BerryHannah BrewerKristen Messina

Travis Blake (Third Best Speaker)Rachel Buchhorn (Second Best Speaker)Erin Lovejoy (Best Speaker)

Andrew BirdBrittney BramlettBrittany CleereMatt JohnsCyndy MacMahonElizabeth SanfordMelina Tabibian

Top Ten Speakers

Third Annual Academy of the Advocate in St AndrewsFifty-four students from Baylor and around the country experienced the art of advocacy in picturesque St Andrews, Scotland, during the third year of Baylor Law School’s summer study abroad program, the Academy of the Advocate in St Andrews.

Public service is an important aspect of Baylor Law School. During new student orientation, each entering class is given the opportunity to help the local community through an organized public service project. The Fall 2015 entering class packed lunches for a local senior citizen assistance organization, Meals and Wheels; organized items for Caritas, a local non-profit charity dedicated to emergency assistance; and spent some time keeping Cameron Park beautiful.IN-STATE

RESIDENTS

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Left to right: Winners Lauren Fetty and Rachel Buchhorn pose with Baylor Law adjunct professor and Chief Justice scoring judge Ben Selman and finalists Amanda Howard and Melina Tabibian.

ST U D E N T N OTE S

Fall 2015 Dawson and Sodd Moot Court CompetitionCongratulations to Rachel Buchhorn and Lauren Fetty on winning the Fall 2015 Dawson and Sodd Moot Court Competition and to finalists Amanda Howard and Melina Tabibian.

RESIDENCY

14

FEMALES

MALES

GENDER ETHNICITY

37

38

75 ENROLLED

MEDIAN LSAT/GPA .........................161/3.5825% LSAT/GPA .................................160/3.4175% LSAT/GPA .................................163/3.77

PROFILE OF THE FALL 2015 ENTERING CLASS

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MINORITIES (28%):

ANGLO/CAUCASIAN

HISPANIC/LATINO (1 ALSO IDENTIFIED AS AMERICAN INDIAN)

ASIAN

BLACK/AFRICAN- AMERICAN

AMERICAN INDIAN

62

2NATIVE HAWAIIAN/ OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER

1

ALABAMACALIFORNIAFLORIDAGEORGIALOUISIANAMICHIGAN

STATES/NATIONS REPRESENTED

NEW YORKTENNESSEETEXASWISCONSIN

VENEZUELA

OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

National Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court CompetitionToni Anderson and Patrick Crim advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition.

Mack Kidd Administrative and Public Law Moot Court Competition

Kelly Depew and Matthew Swanger won first place in this year’s competition. Kelly received the award for Best Speaker

while John received the award for Runner Up Best Speaker. The teams of Alex Bishop and Chase Smith, and John Cook and

Ashley Morgan advanced to the quarterfinals.

Semi-finalists

Andrea Seffens and Melanie Medina, and Travis Blake and David Bishop.

A special thank you to our final round judges

Chief Justice: Ben Selman (’73) Scoring Judges: Prof. Greg White (’82)Prof. Scott FraleyProf. Bridget Fuselier (’98)Prof. Michael BerryHannah BrewerKristen Messina

Travis Blake (Third Best Speaker)Rachel Buchhorn (Second Best Speaker)Erin Lovejoy (Best Speaker)

Andrew BirdBrittney BramlettBrittany CleereMatt JohnsCyndy MacMahonElizabeth SanfordMelina Tabibian

Top Ten Speakers

Third Annual Academy of the Advocate in St AndrewsFifty-four students from Baylor and around the country experienced the art of advocacy in picturesque St Andrews, Scotland, during the third year of Baylor Law School’s summer study abroad program, the Academy of the Advocate in St Andrews.

Public service is an important aspect of Baylor Law School. During new student orientation, each entering class is given the opportunity to help the local community through an organized public service project. The Fall 2015 entering class packed lunches for a local senior citizen assistance organization, Meals and Wheels; organized items for Caritas, a local non-profit charity dedicated to emergency assistance; and spent some time keeping Cameron Park beautiful.IN-STATE

RESIDENTS

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Left to right: Winners Lauren Fetty and Rachel Buchhorn pose with Baylor Law adjunct professor and Chief Justice scoring judge Ben Selman and finalists Amanda Howard and Melina Tabibian.

Walter Umphrey ( JD ’65), founder of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for his work on plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation. This marks his 25th consecutive year receiving Best Lawyers honors.

Jeff Kearney ( JD ’72), of Kearney Wynn in Fort Worth, Texas, was inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association Hall of Fame.

Patrick Shaw ( JD ’72), a shareholder in Woodward & Shaw in Dallas, Texas, received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dallas Association of Petroleum Landmen.

Don Martinson ( JD ’73), of Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, PC, was recognized in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This is his third consecutive Best Lawyers selection.

Judge Thomas R. Culver III ( JD ’73) retired from the 240th District Court in Richmond, Texas, after 34 years on the bench. Culver stood for election 18 times, but only one race was contested. He will occasionally serve as a visiting judge.

Michael Heiskell ( JD ’74), of Johnson Vaughn & Heiskell in Fort Worth, Texas, was inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association Hall of Fame.

Lt. Col. Joe Hinds ( JD ’74), USAF, Ret., and his father, Charles Hinds, were honored as the first father-son selections to the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame. Joe, an Air Force JAG for over three decades, and his dad, who served in seven combat campaigns in WWII, both were inducted in September in Frankfort, Kentucky. Joe was also a JAG in the Army and with General Counsel with the Navy and Marines, making him one of the few who served in four different services over four decades.

Stephen A. Madsen ( JD ’75), of Cantey Hanger in Fort Worth, Texas, was named to Texas Super Lawyers for general litigation.

Paul J. Batista ( JD ’76), associate professor in sport management at Texas A&M University, was honored as the 2015 Bush Excellence Scholar for Faculty in International Teaching by the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, based on his organization and leadership of both undergraduate and graduate study abroad activities. He practiced law in Caldwell, Texas, for many years and served as Burleson County Judge before accepting a full-time faculty position at Texas A&M.

David Dickson ( JD ’76), of Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson in Waco, Texas, was elected to a two-year term as president of the Waco Foundation, a community foundation with over $75 million in assets.

Ken Broughton ( JD ’81) has been named the first managing partner of Reed Smith, LLP, in Houston, Texas.

Keith Nelson ( JD ’83), a partner at Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson, LLP, in Dallas, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for family law.

Carol Traylor ( JD ’84), of Cantey Hanger in Fort Worth, Texas, was named to Texas Super Lawyers for personal injury defense – medical malpractice, professional liability – defense, and civil litigation – defense.

Michael Cash ( JD ’85), of Liskow & Lewis in Houston, Texas, was named to Texas Super Lawyers for civil litigation – defense.

Steve Fogle ( JD ’85), a partner of Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Texas, was named to the S.A. Scene magazine “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

Daniel Chapman ( JD ’86), a partner of Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Texas, was named to the S.A. Scene magazine “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

David Oliver ( JD ’86), a partner of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP, in Houston, Texas, has been included in Best Lawyers in America 2016 for mass tort litigation/class actions – defendants.

Craig Florence ( JD ’87), of Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP, in Dallas, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for commercial litigation.

Sharla Frost ( JD ’87), of Tucker Ellis, LLP, in Houston, Texas, was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2016 for product liability litigation – defendants.

Tahira Khan Merritt ( JD ’88), of Khan Merritt, PLLC, in Dallas, Texas, was selected as a 2015 Extraordinary Minority Attorney in Texas by Texas Lawyer.

Paul Sanderford ( JD ’88), of Sanderford & Carroll, PC, in Temple, Texas, was named to Texas Super Lawyers for construction litigation.

Bryan O. Blevins, Jr. ( JD ’90), of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 and has earned additional recognition as the Beaumont Lawyer of the Year for plaintiffs’ product liability litigation. This marks the fourth year Blevins has been listed in Best Lawyers.

Darren L. Brown ( JD ’91), of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for his work for plaintiffs in personal injury and product liability litigation.

Cline White ( JD ’92), senior counsel of Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Texas, was named to the S.A. Scene magazine “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

Tom A. Darnold ( JD ’93) was recognized as Outstanding State Attorney by the El Paso Bar Association for 2014-2015.

Jane Swearingen Leger ( JD ’93), of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P. in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation.

Chris Aycock ( JD ’96), formerly a shareholder of Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, PC, in the firm’s complex litigation and transactions sections, has joined ExL Petroleum as Senior Counsel Land & Legal. ExL is an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas.

Mara Friesen ( JD ’97) was appointed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as Deputy Attorney General of the Child Support Division (CSD) and IV-Director. Friesen has been a member of the child support team since 2000.

Michael Moran ( JD ’97), of Jackson Walker in Dallas, Texas, was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2016 for construction law.

1960’s Laura Hilton Hallmon ( JD ’99) joined the Labor & Employment practice group of Cantey Hanger, LLP, in Fort Worth, Texas, as a partner.

Brian K. Carroll ( JD ’02), of Sanderford & Carroll, PC, in Temple, Texas, was named for a second time to Rising Stars for construction litigation.

Matthew C. Matheny ( JD ’03), of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P. in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for his representation of plaintiffs in mass tort litigation, class actions, and personal injury litigation. In addition, Matheny is the 2015 Young Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

Jana Hixson ( JD ’04) was named Regional Director for Congressman Bill Flores.

Hon. Christine Nowak ( JD ’05) was appointed to the position of United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.

Jessica Palvino ( JD ’05), of McGinnis Lochridge in Austin, Texas, was named by Texas Lawyer as a member of the 2015 Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year.

Shavali Sharma ( JD ’05) received the 2014-2015 Texas Young Lawyers Association President’s Award of Merit.

Susan E. Duesler ( JD ’07) was named a 2015 Texas Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers in the area of family law.

Anna Eby ( JD ’07) formed Eby Law Firm, PLLC, a boutique business litigation and appellate law firm in Round Rock, Texas. Eby was named a 2015 Texas Rising Star in Business Litigation by Super Lawyers and recently began her first term on the Georgetown City Council.

Tim Williams ( JD ’08) received the 2014-2015 Texas Young Lawyers Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award of Texas. Williams is an associate at Sprouse Shrader Smith in Amarillo, Texas.

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T. Hunter Lewis ( JD ’10) rejoined Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, as an associate in the Dallas, Texas, office.

Kevin Goll ( JD ’12), of Eastman & Beaudine in Plano, Texas, managed the executive search for Steve Rodriguez as the head baseball coach at Baylor University.

Tad Allen ( JD ’13) joined Harrell Stoebner & Russell, PC, in Temple, Texas, as an associate. Allen focuses on litigation, real estate, and probate.

Captain Morgan Harkins Christie ( JD ’13) was awarded a national distinguished service award from the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel.

Amanda Neugebauer Crouch ( JD ’13), an associate of Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Texas, was named to the S.A. Scene magazine “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

Andy Jones ( JD ’13), of Sawicki Law in Dallas, Texas, was selected by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers as “One to Watch” for May 2015.

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We appreciate our Baylor Lawyers who hosted and underwrote the following Baylor Lawyer Network events.

Houston Baylor Lawyer Network Reception Oct. 15 Hosted by Robert Lord ( JD ’94) of Osha Liang.

Dallas Baylor Lawyer Network Reception Oct. 20 Hosted by Jeff Domen ( JD ’00) and Curtis W. Harrison II ( JD ’94) of GoransonBain, PLLC.

Austin Baylor Lawyer Network Reception Oct. 27 Hosted by Jamal Alsaffar ( JD ’00) and Tom Jacob ( JD ’09) of Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees, Cheng, Alsaffar & Higginbotham, PLLC.

Fort Worth Baylor Lawyer Network Reception Nov. 19 Hosted by Russell R. Barton ( JD ’91), Carrie R. Cappel ( JD ’07), Caroline Cyrier ( JD ’15), Barbara E. Hargis ( JD ’86), Roland K. Johnson ( JD ’79), Troy D. Okruhlik ( JD ’01), Adam P. Simmons ( JD ’13), Andrew D. Sims ( JD ’86), Timothy L. Thorne ( JD ’08), Shelby J. White ( JD ’12), Tennessee W. Walker ( JD ’08), and Paul B. Westbrook ( JD ’97) of Harris, Finley, & Bogle, PC.

If you would like to host a Baylor Law alumni event, please contact Berkley Knas at [email protected].

Walter Umphrey ( JD ’65), founder of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for his work on plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation. This marks his 25th consecutive year receiving Best Lawyers honors.

Jeff Kearney ( JD ’72), of Kearney Wynn in Fort Worth, Texas, was inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association Hall of Fame.

Patrick Shaw ( JD ’72), a shareholder in Woodward & Shaw in Dallas, Texas, received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dallas Association of Petroleum Landmen.

Don Martinson ( JD ’73), of Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, PC, was recognized in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This is his third consecutive Best Lawyers selection.

Judge Thomas R. Culver III ( JD ’73) retired from the 240th District Court in Richmond, Texas, after 34 years on the bench. Culver stood for election 18 times, but only one race was contested. He will occasionally serve as a visiting judge.

Michael Heiskell ( JD ’74), of Johnson Vaughn & Heiskell in Fort Worth, Texas, was inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association Hall of Fame.

Lt. Col. Joe Hinds ( JD ’74), USAF, Ret., and his father, Charles Hinds, were honored as the first father-son selections to the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame. Joe, an Air Force JAG for over three decades, and his dad, who served in seven combat campaigns in WWII, both were inducted in September in Frankfort, Kentucky. Joe was also a JAG in the Army and with General Counsel with the Navy and Marines, making him one of the few who served in four different services over four decades.

Stephen A. Madsen ( JD ’75), of Cantey Hanger in Fort Worth, Texas, was named to Texas Super Lawyers for general litigation.

Paul J. Batista ( JD ’76), associate professor in sport management at Texas A&M University, was honored as the 2015 Bush Excellence Scholar for Faculty in International Teaching by the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, based on his organization and leadership of both undergraduate and graduate study abroad activities. He practiced law in Caldwell, Texas, for many years and served as Burleson County Judge before accepting a full-time faculty position at Texas A&M.

David Dickson ( JD ’76), of Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson in Waco, Texas, was elected to a two-year term as president of the Waco Foundation, a community foundation with over $75 million in assets.

Ken Broughton ( JD ’81) has been named the first managing partner of Reed Smith, LLP, in Houston, Texas.

Keith Nelson ( JD ’83), a partner at Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson, LLP, in Dallas, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for family law.

Carol Traylor ( JD ’84), of Cantey Hanger in Fort Worth, Texas, was named to Texas Super Lawyers for personal injury defense – medical malpractice, professional liability – defense, and civil litigation – defense.

Michael Cash ( JD ’85), of Liskow & Lewis in Houston, Texas, was named to Texas Super Lawyers for civil litigation – defense.

Steve Fogle ( JD ’85), a partner of Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Texas, was named to the S.A. Scene magazine “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

Daniel Chapman ( JD ’86), a partner of Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Texas, was named to the S.A. Scene magazine “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

David Oliver ( JD ’86), a partner of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP, in Houston, Texas, has been included in Best Lawyers in America 2016 for mass tort litigation/class actions – defendants.

Craig Florence ( JD ’87), of Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP, in Dallas, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for commercial litigation.

Sharla Frost ( JD ’87), of Tucker Ellis, LLP, in Houston, Texas, was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2016 for product liability litigation – defendants.

Tahira Khan Merritt ( JD ’88), of Khan Merritt, PLLC, in Dallas, Texas, was selected as a 2015 Extraordinary Minority Attorney in Texas by Texas Lawyer.

Paul Sanderford ( JD ’88), of Sanderford & Carroll, PC, in Temple, Texas, was named to Texas Super Lawyers for construction litigation.

Bryan O. Blevins, Jr. ( JD ’90), of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 and has earned additional recognition as the Beaumont Lawyer of the Year for plaintiffs’ product liability litigation. This marks the fourth year Blevins has been listed in Best Lawyers.

Darren L. Brown ( JD ’91), of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for his work for plaintiffs in personal injury and product liability litigation.

Cline White ( JD ’92), senior counsel of Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Texas, was named to the S.A. Scene magazine “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

Tom A. Darnold ( JD ’93) was recognized as Outstanding State Attorney by the El Paso Bar Association for 2014-2015.

Jane Swearingen Leger ( JD ’93), of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P. in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation.

Chris Aycock ( JD ’96), formerly a shareholder of Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, PC, in the firm’s complex litigation and transactions sections, has joined ExL Petroleum as Senior Counsel Land & Legal. ExL is an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas.

Mara Friesen ( JD ’97) was appointed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as Deputy Attorney General of the Child Support Division (CSD) and IV-Director. Friesen has been a member of the child support team since 2000.

Michael Moran ( JD ’97), of Jackson Walker in Dallas, Texas, was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2016 for construction law.

1960’s Laura Hilton Hallmon ( JD ’99) joined the Labor & Employment practice group of Cantey Hanger, LLP, in Fort Worth, Texas, as a partner.

Brian K. Carroll ( JD ’02), of Sanderford & Carroll, PC, in Temple, Texas, was named for a second time to Rising Stars for construction litigation.

Matthew C. Matheny ( JD ’03), of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P. in Beaumont, Texas, has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2016 for his representation of plaintiffs in mass tort litigation, class actions, and personal injury litigation. In addition, Matheny is the 2015 Young Baylor Lawyer of the Year.

Jana Hixson ( JD ’04) was named Regional Director for Congressman Bill Flores.

Hon. Christine Nowak ( JD ’05) was appointed to the position of United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.

Jessica Palvino ( JD ’05), of McGinnis Lochridge in Austin, Texas, was named by Texas Lawyer as a member of the 2015 Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year.

Shavali Sharma ( JD ’05) received the 2014-2015 Texas Young Lawyers Association President’s Award of Merit.

Susan E. Duesler ( JD ’07) was named a 2015 Texas Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers in the area of family law.

Anna Eby ( JD ’07) formed Eby Law Firm, PLLC, a boutique business litigation and appellate law firm in Round Rock, Texas. Eby was named a 2015 Texas Rising Star in Business Litigation by Super Lawyers and recently began her first term on the Georgetown City Council.

Tim Williams ( JD ’08) received the 2014-2015 Texas Young Lawyers Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award of Texas. Williams is an associate at Sprouse Shrader Smith in Amarillo, Texas.

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T. Hunter Lewis ( JD ’10) rejoined Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, as an associate in the Dallas, Texas, office.

Kevin Goll ( JD ’12), of Eastman & Beaudine in Plano, Texas, managed the executive search for Steve Rodriguez as the head baseball coach at Baylor University.

Tad Allen ( JD ’13) joined Harrell Stoebner & Russell, PC, in Temple, Texas, as an associate. Allen focuses on litigation, real estate, and probate.

Captain Morgan Harkins Christie ( JD ’13) was awarded a national distinguished service award from the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel.

Amanda Neugebauer Crouch ( JD ’13), an associate of Jackson Walker in San Antonio, Texas, was named to the S.A. Scene magazine “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.

Andy Jones ( JD ’13), of Sawicki Law in Dallas, Texas, was selected by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers as “One to Watch” for May 2015.

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A LU M N I N OTE S

We appreciate our Baylor Lawyers who hosted and underwrote the following Baylor Lawyer Network events.

Houston Baylor Lawyer Network Reception Oct. 15 Hosted by Robert Lord ( JD ’94) of Osha Liang.

Dallas Baylor Lawyer Network Reception Oct. 20 Hosted by Jeff Domen ( JD ’00) and Curtis W. Harrison II ( JD ’94) of GoransonBain, PLLC.

Austin Baylor Lawyer Network Reception Oct. 27 Hosted by Jamal Alsaffar ( JD ’00) and Tom Jacob ( JD ’09) of Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees, Cheng, Alsaffar & Higginbotham, PLLC.

Fort Worth Baylor Lawyer Network Reception Nov. 19 Hosted by Russell R. Barton ( JD ’91), Carrie R. Cappel ( JD ’07), Caroline Cyrier ( JD ’15), Barbara E. Hargis ( JD ’86), Roland K. Johnson ( JD ’79), Troy D. Okruhlik ( JD ’01), Adam P. Simmons ( JD ’13), Andrew D. Sims ( JD ’86), Timothy L. Thorne ( JD ’08), Shelby J. White ( JD ’12), Tennessee W. Walker ( JD ’08), and Paul B. Westbrook ( JD ’97) of Harris, Finley, & Bogle, PC.

If you would like to host a Baylor Law alumni event, please contact Berkley Knas at [email protected].

Ron BealProfessor of LawP R E S E N T A T I O N S

•“Statutory Interpretation-The Fundamentals,” University of Texas CLE Advanced Administrative Law Course, Austin, Texas (September 1, 2015)

•“Necessary Implication and Statutory Interprestation-How Far Does It Go?” 25th Advanced Administrative Law Conference of the State Bar of Texas, Austin, Texas (September 1, 2015)

Thomas M. Featherston, Jr.The Mills Cox Professor of LawP U B L I C A T I O N S

•West’s Texas Practice Guide-Probate 2014/2015 Edition, Three Volumes (co-authored)

•Questions & Answers: Wills, Trusts & Estates (2014, 3rd Edition), LexisNexis

P R E S E N T A T I O N S

•“Understanding the Transfer Tax and Its Impact on Estate Planning,” ABA’s Skills Training for Estate Planners Course, New York City, New York ( July 12, 2015)

P R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Senior Editor, Probate & Property, published six times a year by the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of American Bar Association

•Member, Publications and CLE Committees of the ABA’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

•Member, Legislative Review Committee, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas

Elizabeth Fraley Assistant Professor of LawP R E S E N T A T I O N

•“Winning at Deposition: Skills and Strategy,” Using Documents to Win your Case, University of Texas School of Law CLE, Austin, Texas (September 2015)

Bridget FuselierProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Member, State Bar of Texas Disciplinary Rules Committee

•Contributor, General Practice Digest

Elizabeth MillerProfessor of LawP R E S E N T A T I O N S

•“The Limits of ‘Limited Liability’: Piercing the LLC Veil and Other Routes to Potential Personal Liability of Members and Managers,” Meeting of Equity Investment Structures Committee of American College of Real Estate Lawyers (August 25, 2015)

•“Minority Owner Fiduciary Duty Litigation: What’s Left After Ritchie vs. Rupe?,” Texas Bar College 17th Annual Summer School ( July 17, 2015)

•“Model Company Agreements for Simple LLCs,” 2015 LLCs, LPs and Partnerships, University of Texas School of Law ( July 9, 2015)

•“Case Law Update: A Survey of Recent Texas Partnership and LLC Cases,” 2015 LLCs, LPs and Partnerships, University of Texas School of Law ( July 9, 2015)


•Editorial Board, The Business Lawyer, quarterly journal of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association

•Chair, Editorial Board of Publications of the LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association

•Member, Business Organizations Code Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

•ABA Advisor, Drafting Committee, Series of Unincorporated Business Entities Act, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws

Michael MorrisonProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Contributing Editor, Defamation and Invasion of Privacy, Texas Association of Defense Counsel Professional Newsletters/Case Law Updates

•Program Director, Texas Association of Defense Council’s annual Spring meeting in Washington, D.C., with responsibility to plan and conduct two days of MCLE programming

•Board of Directors, Forum for Education Abroad, the entity recognized by the federal government as the official standards setting body for U.S. study abroad programs

•Current Chair, Texas Association of Defense Council’s board of directors committee, charged with evaluating and preparing comments on the Texas Supreme Court’s proposed rules for Expedited Trials

•Board of Directors, Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Michael RogersProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Chair, Presidential Task Force Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics (May 2015)

Walt SheltonAdjunct Professor of LawP U B L I C A T I O N S

•“The Practice of Faith is Deep and Challenging,” Austin American Statesman (September 12, 2015)


•Liaison, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas with the Section of the Environment, Energy and Resources of the American Bar Association

•Contributing Editor, General Practice Digest, State Bar of Texas, Environmental Law

•Chair, Law School Committee of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

David G. SwensonThe George G. Kelly Professor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Member of the ABA’s Standing Committee on Public Education and Screening Committee for the Silver Gavel Awards

•Member of the Board of Directors of Lone Star Legal Aid

•Contributing Author, Annual Review of Intellectual Property Developments 2011, ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, 2012

•Member, Sections of Business Law, Intellectual Property Law (IPL) and Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar

•Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

•Editor, The AIPLA Antitrust News, a publication produced three times a year by the AIPLA Antitrust Committee

•Baylor representative to LSAC since 1983

Bradley J.B. TobenDeanP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Board Member, Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc.•Chair and Accreditation Inspector, American

Bar Association (ABA)•Master of the Bench, Abner V. McCall

American Inn of Court•Member, Board of Directors of the Waco

Chamber of Commerce

James UnderwoodProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Contributor, General Practice Digest (Torts)

Patricia WilsonProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Governing Board Member, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Chair of Legal Committee

•Vice-President, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association

•Board Member, Dispute Resolution Center (Waco)•Chair, ABA Law Student Division, Client

Counseling Subcommittee•Contributor, General Practice Digest (Family Law)

FA C U LT Y N OTE SPROFESSOR MATT CORDON

F A C U L T Y P R O F I L E

After becoming a faculty member in 2000, Cordon developed and began teaching the Advanced Legal Research course. Since 2007, he has taught all introductory legal writing classes within the Legal Analysis, Research, and Communications (LARC) program.

Cordon also served as the reference librarian for six years and has been associate director of the law library for the past nine years. His newest role, director of the Legal Writing Center, began when it opened this fall.

“The newly created Legal Writing Center is the result of many months of study and discussion among the entire Law School faculty, which adopted a proposal drafted by current LARC instructors to enlarge the research and writing program to five quarters,” said Dean Brad Toben. “The Law School faculty firmly believes the Legal Writing Center and expanded

LARC program, along with other programmatic improvements, will provide students with an even stronger system of training.”

In his new role, Cordon will continue to work one-on-one with students. “I teach legal writing to more than 150 students, and I meet with students individually about various writing projects throughout the year. I enjoy helping students more than anything,” said Cordon.

“In addition to all Professor Cordon does for Baylor Law, he selflessly shared his time to serve as the chairman of the Baylor Faculty Senate for two years,” said Toben. “Matt is a servant leader and outstanding asset to the Baylor Faculty Senate.”

Cordon is the co-author of multiple books. He worked with Professor Brandon Quarles to write Researching Texas Law and Specialized Topics in Texas Legal Research. Cordon is also the co-author of Civil War Blockade Runners: Prize Claims and the Historical Record, Including the Denbigh’s Court Documents along with Professor Jerry Powell.

Additionally, Cordon manages to write between 50 and 100 essays each year for titles published by Gale and Cengage Learning. “Most recently, I have worked on a number of essays for American Law Yearbook and the second edition of the Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health,” said Cordon.

His hobbies don’t stop at writing books as he participates—and wins—martial arts tournaments as well. “My son started taking taekwondo classes in 2008 and even though I would do anything to support my kids, I became bored watching,” said Cordon. “I started participating in classes, and my son and I both eventually earned black belts.”

Reflecting on the many ways he values his involvement with Baylor Law, Cordon said, “I have been fortunate to have many opportunities to contribute to the Law School and the University, and I always find the work I do to be rewarding. I am blessed that I have been able to spend most of my career here.”

AS DIRECTOR OF THE LEGAL WRITING CENTER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE LAW LIBRARY, AND PROFESSOR OF LAW, MATT CORDON CONTRIBUTES TO BAYLOR LAW SCHOOL IN MANY WAYS.

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Ron BealProfessor of LawP R E S E N T A T I O N S

•“Statutory Interpretation-The Fundamentals,” University of Texas CLE Advanced Administrative Law Course, Austin, Texas (September 1, 2015)

•“Necessary Implication and Statutory Interprestation-How Far Does It Go?” 25th Advanced Administrative Law Conference of the State Bar of Texas, Austin, Texas (September 1, 2015)

Thomas M. Featherston, Jr.The Mills Cox Professor of LawP U B L I C A T I O N S

•West’s Texas Practice Guide-Probate 2014/2015 Edition, Three Volumes (co-authored)

•Questions & Answers: Wills, Trusts & Estates (2014, 3rd Edition), LexisNexis

P R E S E N T A T I O N S

•“Understanding the Transfer Tax and Its Impact on Estate Planning,” ABA’s Skills Training for Estate Planners Course, New York City, New York ( July 12, 2015)


•Senior Editor, Probate & Property, published six times a year by the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of American Bar Association

•Member, Publications and CLE Committees of the ABA’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

•Member, Legislative Review Committee, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas

Elizabeth Fraley Assistant Professor of LawP R E S E N T A T I O N

•“Winning at Deposition: Skills and Strategy,” Using Documents to Win your Case, University of Texas School of Law CLE, Austin, Texas (September 2015)

Bridget FuselierProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Member, State Bar of Texas Disciplinary Rules Committee

•Contributor, General Practice Digest

Elizabeth MillerProfessor of LawP R E S E N T A T I O N S

•“The Limits of ‘Limited Liability’: Piercing the LLC Veil and Other Routes to Potential Personal Liability of Members and Managers,” Meeting of Equity Investment Structures Committee of American College of Real Estate Lawyers (August 25, 2015)

•“Minority Owner Fiduciary Duty Litigation: What’s Left After Ritchie vs. Rupe?,” Texas Bar College 17th Annual Summer School ( July 17, 2015)

•“Model Company Agreements for Simple LLCs,” 2015 LLCs, LPs and Partnerships, University of Texas School of Law ( July 9, 2015)

•“Case Law Update: A Survey of Recent Texas Partnership and LLC Cases,” 2015 LLCs, LPs and Partnerships, University of Texas School of Law ( July 9, 2015)


•Editorial Board, The Business Lawyer, quarterly journal of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association

•Chair, Editorial Board of Publications of the LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association

•Member, Business Organizations Code Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

•ABA Advisor, Drafting Committee, Series of Unincorporated Business Entities Act, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws

Michael MorrisonProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Contributing Editor, Defamation and Invasion of Privacy, Texas Association of Defense Counsel Professional Newsletters/Case Law Updates

•Program Director, Texas Association of Defense Council’s annual Spring meeting in Washington, D.C., with responsibility to plan and conduct two days of MCLE programming

•Board of Directors, Forum for Education Abroad, the entity recognized by the federal government as the official standards setting body for U.S. study abroad programs

•Current Chair, Texas Association of Defense Council’s board of directors committee, charged with evaluating and preparing comments on the Texas Supreme Court’s proposed rules for Expedited Trials

•Board of Directors, Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Michael RogersProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Chair, Presidential Task Force Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics (May 2015)

Walt SheltonAdjunct Professor of LawP U B L I C A T I O N S

•“The Practice of Faith is Deep and Challenging,” Austin American Statesman (September 12, 2015)


•Liaison, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas with the Section of the Environment, Energy and Resources of the American Bar Association

•Contributing Editor, General Practice Digest, State Bar of Texas, Environmental Law

•Chair, Law School Committee of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

David G. SwensonThe George G. Kelly Professor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Member of the ABA’s Standing Committee on Public Education and Screening Committee for the Silver Gavel Awards

•Member of the Board of Directors of Lone Star Legal Aid

•Contributing Author, Annual Review of Intellectual Property Developments 2011, ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, 2012

•Member, Sections of Business Law, Intellectual Property Law (IPL) and Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar

•Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

•Editor, The AIPLA Antitrust News, a publication produced three times a year by the AIPLA Antitrust Committee

•Baylor representative to LSAC since 1983

Bradley J.B. TobenDeanP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Board Member, Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc.•Chair and Accreditation Inspector, American

Bar Association (ABA)•Master of the Bench, Abner V. McCall

American Inn of Court•Member, Board of Directors of the Waco

Chamber of Commerce

James UnderwoodProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Contributor, General Practice Digest (Torts)

Patricia WilsonProfessor of LawP R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

•Governing Board Member, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Chair of Legal Committee

•Vice-President, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association

•Board Member, Dispute Resolution Center (Waco)•Chair, ABA Law Student Division, Client

Counseling Subcommittee•Contributor, General Practice Digest (Family Law)

FA C U LT Y N OTE SPROFESSOR MATT CORDON

F A C U L T Y P R O F I L E

After becoming a faculty member in 2000, Cordon developed and began teaching the Advanced Legal Research course. Since 2007, he has taught all introductory legal writing classes within the Legal Analysis, Research, and Communications (LARC) program.

Cordon also served as the reference librarian for six years and has been associate director of the law library for the past nine years. His newest role, director of the Legal Writing Center, began when it opened this fall.

“The newly created Legal Writing Center is the result of many months of study and discussion among the entire Law School faculty, which adopted a proposal drafted by current LARC instructors to enlarge the research and writing program to five quarters,” said Dean Brad Toben. “The Law School faculty firmly believes the Legal Writing Center and expanded

LARC program, along with other programmatic improvements, will provide students with an even stronger system of training.”

In his new role, Cordon will continue to work one-on-one with students. “I teach legal writing to more than 150 students, and I meet with students individually about various writing projects throughout the year. I enjoy helping students more than anything,” said Cordon.

“In addition to all Professor Cordon does for Baylor Law, he selflessly shared his time to serve as the chairman of the Baylor Faculty Senate for two years,” said Toben. “Matt is a servant leader and outstanding asset to the Baylor Faculty Senate.”

Cordon is the co-author of multiple books. He worked with Professor Brandon Quarles to write Researching Texas Law and Specialized Topics in Texas Legal Research. Cordon is also the co-author of Civil War Blockade Runners: Prize Claims and the Historical Record, Including the Denbigh’s Court Documents along with Professor Jerry Powell.

Additionally, Cordon manages to write between 50 and 100 essays each year for titles published by Gale and Cengage Learning. “Most recently, I have worked on a number of essays for American Law Yearbook and the second edition of the Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health,” said Cordon.

His hobbies don’t stop at writing books as he participates—and wins—martial arts tournaments as well. “My son started taking taekwondo classes in 2008 and even though I would do anything to support my kids, I became bored watching,” said Cordon. “I started participating in classes, and my son and I both eventually earned black belts.”

Reflecting on the many ways he values his involvement with Baylor Law, Cordon said, “I have been fortunate to have many opportunities to contribute to the Law School and the University, and I always find the work I do to be rewarding. I am blessed that I have been able to spend most of my career here.”

AS DIRECTOR OF THE LEGAL WRITING CENTER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE LAW LIBRARY, AND PROFESSOR OF LAW, MATT CORDON CONTRIBUTES TO BAYLOR LAW SCHOOL IN MANY WAYS.

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VIK DEIVANAYAGAM

A D J U N C T F A C U L T Y P R O F I L E

Deivanayagam’s areas of specialization are criminal and juvenile law, both of which he takes great pride in practicing. He is able to relate to them and sees most of his clients as genuinely good people who have made mistakes.

“Practicing juvenile law can be both depressing and rewarding. I am constantly reminded of how fortunate I am to have family, friends, and mentors in my life. Most of the youth I deal with have little to none of these role models,” said Deivanayagam. “Every now and then, I get a card, a graduation announcement, or run into someone that I have represented. The ‘thanks’ they give me provides a sense of accomplishment.”

Outside of work, Deivanayagam also serves as a judge for the City of Woodway and teaches for the Texas Municipal Courts Association. “I teach to a broad spectrum of municipal judges around the state. Some judges have been on the bench for two years and others for over 25 years. It is important to present the basics of a topic for the newer judges, but it is equally important to keep the presentation fresh for the more experienced ones. I try to bring the same approach to my teaching style,” he said.

Deivanayagam is vice president and treasurer of the McLennan County Access to Recovery, which supports the McLennan County Drug Court. As a husband and father to three young children, he has a lot of activities to participate in, and a lot of heart to help him do it. “At the end of the day, I think that is what we all strive to do in this chosen profession of service—to make a difference.”

VIK DEIVANAYAGAM ( JD ’96) HAS BEEN PRACTICING LAW WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF ROD GOBLE SINCE EARNING HIS LAW DEGREE AND HOLDS A NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE WACO COMMUNITY—INCLUDING THAT OF ADJUNCT PROFESSOR AT BAYLOR LAW SCHOOL.

“There are numerous things I enjoy about teaching at Baylor Law School, like visiting with the faculty and administration, and the feeling of providing some guidance and a little wisdom to the next generation of attorneys. But, selfishly, teaching keeps me sharp and makes me feel renewed. Every quarter I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of students that are in my class.” said Deivanayagam.

Graduation Day

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Baylor Law School awarded degrees to 23 graduates during summer commencement exercises on August 1, 2015. The Hon. Ed Kinkeade delivered the commencement speech, and Professors David M. Guinn and Laura A. Hernandez hooded the graduates. Congratulations to all Summer 2015 Baylor Lawyers.

VIK DEIVANAYAGAM

A D J U N C T F A C U L T Y P R O F I L E

Deivanayagam’s areas of specialization are criminal and juvenile law, both of which he takes great pride in practicing. He is able to relate to them and sees most of his clients as genuinely good people who have made mistakes.

“Practicing juvenile law can be both depressing and rewarding. I am constantly reminded of how fortunate I am to have family, friends, and mentors in my life. Most of the youth I deal with have little to none of these role models,” said Deivanayagam. “Every now and then, I get a card, a graduation announcement, or run into someone that I have represented. The ‘thanks’ they give me provides a sense of accomplishment.”

Outside of work, Deivanayagam also serves as a judge for the City of Woodway and teaches for the Texas Municipal Courts Association. “I teach to a broad spectrum of municipal judges around the state. Some judges have been on the bench for two years and others for over 25 years. It is important to present the basics of a topic for the newer judges, but it is equally important to keep the presentation fresh for the more experienced ones. I try to bring the same approach to my teaching style,” he said.

Deivanayagam is vice president and treasurer of the McLennan County Access to Recovery, which supports the McLennan County Drug Court. As a husband and father to three young children, he has a lot of activities to participate in, and a lot of heart to help him do it. “At the end of the day, I think that is what we all strive to do in this chosen profession of service—to make a difference.”

VIK DEIVANAYAGAM ( JD ’96) HAS BEEN PRACTICING LAW WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF ROD GOBLE SINCE EARNING HIS LAW DEGREE AND HOLDS A NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE WACO COMMUNITY—INCLUDING THAT OF ADJUNCT PROFESSOR AT BAYLOR LAW SCHOOL.

“There are numerous things I enjoy about teaching at Baylor Law School, like visiting with the faculty and administration, and the feeling of providing some guidance and a little wisdom to the next generation of attorneys. But, selfishly, teaching keeps me sharp and makes me feel renewed. Every quarter I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of students that are in my class.” said Deivanayagam.

Graduation Day

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Baylor Law School awarded degrees to 23 graduates during summer commencement exercises on August 1, 2015. The Hon. Ed Kinkeade delivered the commencement speech, and Professors David M. Guinn and Laura A. Hernandez hooded the graduates. Congratulations to all Summer 2015 Baylor Lawyers.

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Charles Milton McDonald (JD ’58) was born

November 2, 1928, and passed away

June 11, 2015, in Whitney, Texas. He

graduated from Waco High School in

1946 and Baylor University in 1958,

earning a combined degree.

Charles was inducted into the

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers

Association Hall of Fame, becoming

only the second lawyer from

McLennan County to receive the

honor, and the 56th lawyer to enter

the hall of fame. He also served as a

TCDLA president and board member

after helping establish the association

in 1971. He represented thousands of

clients across the country in the more

than 54 years he practiced law.

Not only was Charles a dedicated

lawyer, he and his late wife Kathy

loved to travel the world in addition

to owning and operating a number of

businesses. Charles enjoyed life and

enjoyed being with those close to him.

Harry Alonzo DeFord II (JD ’65) was born May 13, 1941,

and went to be with his Lord on

August 21, 2015, after many years of

battling cancer. He married Suzanne

Black on October 23, 1981, and they

moved to Garland, Texas, where he

resided until his death.

Harry earned a juris doctor from

Baylor in 1969. He helped establish

the first legal department in a bank in

the State of Texas when he worked for

Oak Cliff Bank & Trust. After Bank

of America purchased the bank, he

specialized in mergers and acquisitions.

Harry was a member of the ABA,

served as president of the American

Banking Institute, and was also the

chairman of the SPRC at St. Phillip’s

United Methodist Church. In his

spare time, he enjoyed creating

video slideshows, watching western

movies, and collecting bald eagle

figurines. Harry’s greatest joy was

spending time at the lake house he

and his father built together.

Gary Ray Price (JD ’65)

was born November 27, 1936, and

passed away August 10, 2015. He earned

a bachelor of science from Howard

Payne College in 1960 and a juris doctor

from Baylor Law School in 1965.

He served one four-year term as

County Attorney of Brown County

and two four-year terms as District

Attorney for the 35th Judicial District

of Texas. He was also Board Certified

in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board

of Legal Specialization.

Gary was a member of the

Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow;

Counselors Organization at Baylor

School of Law; Texas Bar Association;

the American Bar Association; and

Brown County Bar Association.

He devoted many hours to the

community, including leadership

positions with the Brownwood Jaycees,

Brownwood Chamber of Commerce,

the Heart of Texas Girl Scout Council,

Texas Bank Brownwood, the Howard

Payne Jacket Century Club, the

MacArthur Academy of Freedom, and

the Howard Payne Board of Trustees.

Perhaps the most personally

gratifying accomplishment of Gary’s

professional career was the enactment

of the Tuition Equalization Grant

(TEG), which he created.

Since its passage, the TEG has

helped more than 100,000 students

attend the private college or

university of their choice.

Gary married Jarene Thomas in

1958 and, out of this union, two sons

were born—Kent Montgomery Price

and Waren Corbeth Price.

Ted Owen Christopher (JD ’67) was born August 29, 1941,

and passed away August 31, 2015, at

a hospice house in Burleson, Texas.

After graduating from Baylor Law

School, he was the City Attorney in

Arlington from 1967 to 1974. Ted

then entered into private practice,

from which he retired in 2007. He

was a member of the Texas Bar

Association and was a professor at

the University of Texas Arlington.

John Lionel Jackson (LLB ’58) was born February 18, 1932, and passed away August 20, 2015, at his home. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served as an Atomic Weapons Assembly Specialist in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

John earned a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Christian University and a law degree from Baylor Law School. He worked as a patent attorney for IBM and retired after 32 years of service. At the time of his retirement, John was lead counsel and manager of the Intellectual Property Division in Austin, Texas. He was also a land developer and enjoyed gardening and model trains.

John had a humorous nature and made an art out of endearing people, places, and dogs with unique comical nicknames. John was a very generous person and a champion of the underdog. Friends and family always knew that he could be called upon to lend a helping hand at a moment’s notice.

A LU M N I O B T UA R I E SGeorge Royalty “Rook” Edwards (JD ’49) was born February 17, 1926, and passed away July 8, 2015, in Waco, Texas. He joined the Army Air Corps in World War II and graduated from Baylor Law School in 1949. He began his law practice in Waco by forming the law firm of Edwards, Ressler, Horner & Lebowitz.

Rook’s practice was interrupted when he was recalled to active duty with the Air Force during the Korean Conflict where he served as a JAG Officer. He retired as a Captain, U.S.A.F., and served as a commercial pilot for a number of years thereafter. Upon his release from the Air Force, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Waco. Rook later practiced law as a board certified oil and gas attorney in Houston.

Rook was a member of the Karem Temple and greatly enjoyed his association with the Houston Hanger of The Quiet Birdmen. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, ready stories, and zest for life.

Hon. Melvin Emory Mayfield (LLB ’49), of Little Rock, Arkansas, was born March 4, 1920, and went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2015. He was a veteran of World War II with overseas service in Okinawa. He later attended Baylor University where he met and married Mary Bennett and earned degrees in business and law.

Melvin began law practice in El Dorado, Texas, in 1950. In the years following, he was a two-term representative in Arkansas’ General Assembly and a deputy prosecuting attorney for Union County. He served 18 years as circuit judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit before being elected to the Arkansas Court of Appeals in 1980. He was chief judge for the first three and a half years and continued to serve on that court until his retirement in 1996.

Arthur William “Bill” Bailey, Jr., (JD ’51) was born April 24, 1929, in Waco, Texas. He attended Waco High School, where he met future wife Roberta Hatch, and graduated from Baylor in 1951 with a BA and a law degree.

Bill served during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant in the Judge Advocates General (JAG) Division. Upon returning to Waco, he opted to go into the insurance business with his father. Two years later he established his own independent insurance agency, Bill Bailey Insurance Agency, now Bailey Insurance and Risk Management, Inc.

He was Chairman Emeritus of Bailey Insurance and Risk Management, Inc., Chairman of Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, Inc., and previously served on the board of Texas National Bank of Waco (Compass Bank BBVA).

Bill served as a trustee and regent of Baylor University. He also chaired the Presidential Succession Committee, was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1997 and was presented the W.R. White Meritorious Service Award. Bill and Roberta established the annual Bill and Roberta Bailey Family Lecture in Christian Ethics at Truett Seminary. In addition, the couple received the James Huckins, Pat Neff and Presidents Medallions from Baylor University.

Bailey was committed to his community and served through the Waco Industrial Foundation, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center Board of Development, Waco Business League, the Greater Waco United Way, Baylor-Waco and Baylor Bear Foundations, Waco and Northwest Waco Rotary Clubs, Waco YMCA, Waco Camp Fire Girls, Baylor Stadium Corporation, and the Ridgewood Country Club.

Bailey was an active member of First Baptist Church of Waco, was founding chairman of the First Baptist Church of Waco Foundation, and was frequently elected to serve as a messenger to the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

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Charles Milton McDonald (JD ’58) was born

November 2, 1928, and passed away

June 11, 2015, in Whitney, Texas. He

graduated from Waco High School in

1946 and Baylor University in 1958,

earning a combined degree.

Charles was inducted into the

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers

Association Hall of Fame, becoming

only the second lawyer from

McLennan County to receive the

honor, and the 56th lawyer to enter

the hall of fame. He also served as a

TCDLA president and board member

after helping establish the association

in 1971. He represented thousands of

clients across the country in the more

than 54 years he practiced law.

Not only was Charles a dedicated

lawyer, he and his late wife Kathy

loved to travel the world in addition

to owning and operating a number of

businesses. Charles enjoyed life and

enjoyed being with those close to him.

Harry Alonzo DeFord II (JD ’65) was born May 13, 1941,

and went to be with his Lord on

August 21, 2015, after many years of

battling cancer. He married Suzanne

Black on October 23, 1981, and they

moved to Garland, Texas, where he

resided until his death.

Harry earned a juris doctor from

Baylor in 1969. He helped establish

the first legal department in a bank in

the State of Texas when he worked for

Oak Cliff Bank & Trust. After Bank

of America purchased the bank, he

specialized in mergers and acquisitions.

Harry was a member of the ABA,

served as president of the American

Banking Institute, and was also the

chairman of the SPRC at St. Phillip’s

United Methodist Church. In his

spare time, he enjoyed creating

video slideshows, watching western

movies, and collecting bald eagle

figurines. Harry’s greatest joy was

spending time at the lake house he

and his father built together.

Gary Ray Price (JD ’65)

was born November 27, 1936, and

passed away August 10, 2015. He earned

a bachelor of science from Howard

Payne College in 1960 and a juris doctor

from Baylor Law School in 1965.

He served one four-year term as

County Attorney of Brown County

and two four-year terms as District

Attorney for the 35th Judicial District

of Texas. He was also Board Certified

in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board

of Legal Specialization.

Gary was a member of the

Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow;

Counselors Organization at Baylor

School of Law; Texas Bar Association;

the American Bar Association; and

Brown County Bar Association.

He devoted many hours to the

community, including leadership

positions with the Brownwood Jaycees,

Brownwood Chamber of Commerce,

the Heart of Texas Girl Scout Council,

Texas Bank Brownwood, the Howard

Payne Jacket Century Club, the

MacArthur Academy of Freedom, and

the Howard Payne Board of Trustees.

Perhaps the most personally

gratifying accomplishment of Gary’s

professional career was the enactment

of the Tuition Equalization Grant

(TEG), which he created.

Since its passage, the TEG has

helped more than 100,000 students

attend the private college or

university of their choice.

Gary married Jarene Thomas in

1958 and, out of this union, two sons

were born—Kent Montgomery Price

and Waren Corbeth Price.

Ted Owen Christopher (JD ’67) was born August 29, 1941,

and passed away August 31, 2015, at

a hospice house in Burleson, Texas.

After graduating from Baylor Law

School, he was the City Attorney in

Arlington from 1967 to 1974. Ted

then entered into private practice,

from which he retired in 2007. He

was a member of the Texas Bar

Association and was a professor at

the University of Texas Arlington.

John Lionel Jackson (LLB ’58) was born February 18, 1932, and passed away August 20, 2015, at his home. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served as an Atomic Weapons Assembly Specialist in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

John earned a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Christian University and a law degree from Baylor Law School. He worked as a patent attorney for IBM and retired after 32 years of service. At the time of his retirement, John was lead counsel and manager of the Intellectual Property Division in Austin, Texas. He was also a land developer and enjoyed gardening and model trains.

John had a humorous nature and made an art out of endearing people, places, and dogs with unique comical nicknames. John was a very generous person and a champion of the underdog. Friends and family always knew that he could be called upon to lend a helping hand at a moment’s notice.

A LU M N I O B T UA R I E SGeorge Royalty “Rook” Edwards (JD ’49) was born February 17, 1926, and passed away July 8, 2015, in Waco, Texas. He joined the Army Air Corps in World War II and graduated from Baylor Law School in 1949. He began his law practice in Waco by forming the law firm of Edwards, Ressler, Horner & Lebowitz.

Rook’s practice was interrupted when he was recalled to active duty with the Air Force during the Korean Conflict where he served as a JAG Officer. He retired as a Captain, U.S.A.F., and served as a commercial pilot for a number of years thereafter. Upon his release from the Air Force, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Waco. Rook later practiced law as a board certified oil and gas attorney in Houston.

Rook was a member of the Karem Temple and greatly enjoyed his association with the Houston Hanger of The Quiet Birdmen. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, ready stories, and zest for life.

Hon. Melvin Emory Mayfield (LLB ’49), of Little Rock, Arkansas, was born March 4, 1920, and went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2015. He was a veteran of World War II with overseas service in Okinawa. He later attended Baylor University where he met and married Mary Bennett and earned degrees in business and law.

Melvin began law practice in El Dorado, Texas, in 1950. In the years following, he was a two-term representative in Arkansas’ General Assembly and a deputy prosecuting attorney for Union County. He served 18 years as circuit judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit before being elected to the Arkansas Court of Appeals in 1980. He was chief judge for the first three and a half years and continued to serve on that court until his retirement in 1996.

Arthur William “Bill” Bailey, Jr., (JD ’51) was born April 24, 1929, in Waco, Texas. He attended Waco High School, where he met future wife Roberta Hatch, and graduated from Baylor in 1951 with a BA and a law degree.

Bill served during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant in the Judge Advocates General (JAG) Division. Upon returning to Waco, he opted to go into the insurance business with his father. Two years later he established his own independent insurance agency, Bill Bailey Insurance Agency, now Bailey Insurance and Risk Management, Inc.

He was Chairman Emeritus of Bailey Insurance and Risk Management, Inc., Chairman of Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, Inc., and previously served on the board of Texas National Bank of Waco (Compass Bank BBVA).

Bill served as a trustee and regent of Baylor University. He also chaired the Presidential Succession Committee, was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1997 and was presented the W.R. White Meritorious Service Award. Bill and Roberta established the annual Bill and Roberta Bailey Family Lecture in Christian Ethics at Truett Seminary. In addition, the couple received the James Huckins, Pat Neff and Presidents Medallions from Baylor University.

Bailey was committed to his community and served through the Waco Industrial Foundation, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center Board of Development, Waco Business League, the Greater Waco United Way, Baylor-Waco and Baylor Bear Foundations, Waco and Northwest Waco Rotary Clubs, Waco YMCA, Waco Camp Fire Girls, Baylor Stadium Corporation, and the Ridgewood Country Club.

Bailey was an active member of First Baptist Church of Waco, was founding chairman of the First Baptist Church of Waco Foundation, and was frequently elected to serve as a messenger to the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Hon. William Hawkins Heatly (JD ’67) was born February 11, 1944, and passed away July 8, 2015. He earned a degree from Baylor Law School and then served as a District Attorney for 19 years and a District Judge for 10 years in Cottle, Knox, Baylor, and King Counties.

Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who passed along his love of the outdoors to his entire family. He loved fishing, hunting, bird watching, and gardening, was an avid reader, and enjoyed photography. He loved being in the beautiful outdoors of Colorado and Venice, L.A., where he would spend time with his children and grandchildren fishing.

Bill was a member of the State Bar, was a Master Mason at Paducah Lodge #868, and was a Shriner. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Paducah, Kentucky.

Rex Staley Whitaker (JD ’69) was born October 4, 1942, and passed away September 1, 2015, at his home in Waco, Texas—while surrounded by family—after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He earned a bachelor of science from Baylor in 1965 and juris doctor from Baylor Law School in 1969.

Rex practiced law with Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, LLP, for over 40 years before retiring as a senior partner to practice with his son at Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, PC, where he was ‘of counsel’ until his death. In addition to practicing law, he taught Securities Law at Baylor Law School as an adjunct professor.

Rex married Marilyn Smith Whitaker in 1963 and deeply loved his Lord, his family, and his friends. He encouraged his wife and children in their endeavors and took great pride not only in the many activities of his grandchildren but also in their faith. He sought the kingdom of God in everything he did and was rooted deeply in the Word of God.

Bill Geer (JD ’73) was born December 28, 1947, and passed away July 3, 2015.

He was an Army veteran who served a tour of duty in Vietnam where he earned a

Silver Star and a Purple Heart with two oak clusters among other commendations.

Bill graduated from Baylor Law School in 1973 and immediately joined the law firm

of Keys, Russell, Seaman and Mansker in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Bill later became General Counsel for Baker Marine Corp. and ultimately co-

founded Frontier General Insurance Corporation. He was most recently a small

business owner and worked alongside dear friends.

Bill’s greatest legacy is the numerous deep and meaningful relationships that

he cultivated. He was happiest spending time with his family, fishing on the Texas

Gulf Coast, and building street rods. He was a member of the Arlington Area

Street Rod Association.

Dana M. Smith (JD ’74) was

born July 17, 1948, and passed away at

his home in Brownwood, Texas, on July

17, 2015, after a brave battle with ALS,

also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

He was a graduate of Southwestern

Adventist University and earned his

juris doctor from Baylor Law School.

Dana practiced law for over 40 years

and left a legacy of kindness and

compassion that gives his family great

pride. It has been said Dana did not

only gain clients, he gained friends.

He enjoyed playing golf, traveling the

country for sporting events, watching

baseball, and spending time with his

family and friends.

Nita Carol Kissel Fanning (JD ’78) was born November 11,

1953, and went to be with the Lord

from her home in Woodway, Texas,

on August 21, 2015. Nita completed

her undergraduate degree at Baylor

University in 1976 and graduated

from Baylor Law School in 1978. She

practiced general and family law in

Waco, Texas, through her private

practice and work with Legal Aid.

Nita was a lifelong member of the

alumnae chapter of Delta Delta Delta

and was active in the Junior League of

Waco. She was a member of Dayspring

Baptist Church and enjoyed teaching

Sunday School at Fellowship Bible

Church in McGregor, Texas.

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A LU M N I O B T UA R I E S She is survived by her children,

Aaron Fanning, his wife, Nicole, and

their two children; Bret Fannin; and

Arden Fanning. Nita’s unconditional

love for her children was a hallmark

of her life and she often mentioned

that her grandchildren made her

feel complete.

Richard Lee “Dick” Clark (JD ’64), was born May 9, 1937, in

Waco, Texas. Dick was a star football

player for the Waco High Tigers and

Baylor University, where he played in

the 1957 Sugar Bowl. Dick went on

to be drafted by the Chicago Bears

and played professionally for the

Toronto Argonauts and the Calgary

Stampeders in the CFL.

He graduated from Baylor University

with both his undergraduate degree

and a law degree following his football

career. Dick then began practicing law

with the McLennan County District

Attorney’s Office and later went into

private practice with his father at the law

firm of Clark and Clark. He also served

in the Naval Reserves JAG Corps as a Lt.

Commander, was a Mason, and was also

a member of the Karem Shrine Temple.

Dick married Sandra Clark on

May 1, 1964. He was a devoted

and loving husband, father, and

grandfather and who deeply

cherished the love and company of

his family and friends, and took great

joy in the nickname “Popeye” given to

him by his grandchildren.

Raymond T. Palladino (JD ’69), was born September 6,

1932, and passed away September 11,

2015, in Waco, Texas. Ray joined the

United States Air Force in 1953 where

he proudly served his country as a

Major. He was awarded an Honorable

Discharge in 1972 as a testimonial for

his honest and faithful service.

Ray earned a law degree from Baylor

Law School and practiced in Waco for

50 years. He was licensed to practice

before the U.S. Tax Court, the Fifth

Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S.

District Court for the Western District

of Texas. He was also a member of

the State Bar of Texas and the Waco-

McLennan County Bar Association.

In April of 1956, Ray married his

wife of 59 years, Susi, and together

they had three children. Ray was

also a champion skeet shooter and

shared his expertise teaching a

skeet shooting course as a physical

education credit at Baylor.

Hon. Thomas R. Culver III (JD ’71), graduated from Baylor

University with a BBA in 1971 and

earned a juris doctor from Baylor Law

in 1973. Before beginning 38 years of

public service in the justice system,

Thomas was a practicing civil attorney

in Rosenberg, Texas.

Thomas served as Fort Bend

County Assistant District Attorney

Felony Prosecutor and then served

two terms as the County Court at Law

Judge for Fort Bend County. He was

first elected as the 240th District Judge

in 1990, where he served until his

retirement in June 2015.

Thomas served as Chairman of

the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Committee of the State Bar of Texas,

Director of the Texas County Court at

Law Judge’s Association, Chairman of

the Fort Bend County Juvenile Board,

and as the first Chairman for the Fort

Bend County Bail Bond Board.

As a District Judge, he served on

numerous boards and was elected the

Local Administrative District Judge

by his peers numerous times. He was

a sustaining member of the College of

the State Bar of Texas and was licensed

by the State Bar of Texas, the United

States Supreme Court, the United

States District Court for the Southern

District of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit

Federal Court of Appeals.

Thomas married his Baylor

sweetheart, the former Jan Carden, of

Richmond, Texas, in 1973. He lived life

to the fullest and his legacy will live on

through his family and friends.

Hon. William Hawkins Heatly (JD ’67) was born February 11, 1944, and passed away July 8, 2015. He earned a degree from Baylor Law School and then served as a District Attorney for 19 years and a District Judge for 10 years in Cottle, Knox, Baylor, and King Counties.

Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who passed along his love of the outdoors to his entire family. He loved fishing, hunting, bird watching, and gardening, was an avid reader, and enjoyed photography. He loved being in the beautiful outdoors of Colorado and Venice, L.A., where he would spend time with his children and grandchildren fishing.

Bill was a member of the State Bar, was a Master Mason at Paducah Lodge #868, and was a Shriner. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Paducah, Kentucky.

Rex Staley Whitaker (JD ’69) was born October 4, 1942, and passed away September 1, 2015, at his home in Waco, Texas—while surrounded by family—after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He earned a bachelor of science from Baylor in 1965 and juris doctor from Baylor Law School in 1969.

Rex practiced law with Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, LLP, for over 40 years before retiring as a senior partner to practice with his son at Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, PC, where he was ‘of counsel’ until his death. In addition to practicing law, he taught Securities Law at Baylor Law School as an adjunct professor.

Rex married Marilyn Smith Whitaker in 1963 and deeply loved his Lord, his family, and his friends. He encouraged his wife and children in their endeavors and took great pride not only in the many activities of his grandchildren but also in their faith. He sought the kingdom of God in everything he did and was rooted deeply in the Word of God.

Bill Geer (JD ’73) was born December 28, 1947, and passed away July 3, 2015.

He was an Army veteran who served a tour of duty in Vietnam where he earned a

Silver Star and a Purple Heart with two oak clusters among other commendations.

Bill graduated from Baylor Law School in 1973 and immediately joined the law firm

of Keys, Russell, Seaman and Mansker in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Bill later became General Counsel for Baker Marine Corp. and ultimately co-

founded Frontier General Insurance Corporation. He was most recently a small

business owner and worked alongside dear friends.

Bill’s greatest legacy is the numerous deep and meaningful relationships that

he cultivated. He was happiest spending time with his family, fishing on the Texas

Gulf Coast, and building street rods. He was a member of the Arlington Area

Street Rod Association.

Dana M. Smith (JD ’74) was

born July 17, 1948, and passed away at

his home in Brownwood, Texas, on July

17, 2015, after a brave battle with ALS,

also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

He was a graduate of Southwestern

Adventist University and earned his

juris doctor from Baylor Law School.

Dana practiced law for over 40 years

and left a legacy of kindness and

compassion that gives his family great

pride. It has been said Dana did not

only gain clients, he gained friends.

He enjoyed playing golf, traveling the

country for sporting events, watching

baseball, and spending time with his

family and friends.

Nita Carol Kissel Fanning (JD ’78) was born November 11,

1953, and went to be with the Lord

from her home in Woodway, Texas,

on August 21, 2015. Nita completed

her undergraduate degree at Baylor

University in 1976 and graduated

from Baylor Law School in 1978. She

practiced general and family law in

Waco, Texas, through her private

practice and work with Legal Aid.

Nita was a lifelong member of the

alumnae chapter of Delta Delta Delta

and was active in the Junior League of

Waco. She was a member of Dayspring

Baptist Church and enjoyed teaching

Sunday School at Fellowship Bible

Church in McGregor, Texas.

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A LU M N I O B T UA R I E S She is survived by her children,

Aaron Fanning, his wife, Nicole, and

their two children; Bret Fannin; and

Arden Fanning. Nita’s unconditional

love for her children was a hallmark

of her life and she often mentioned

that her grandchildren made her

feel complete.

Richard Lee “Dick” Clark (JD ’64), was born May 9, 1937, in

Waco, Texas. Dick was a star football

player for the Waco High Tigers and

Baylor University, where he played in

the 1957 Sugar Bowl. Dick went on

to be drafted by the Chicago Bears

and played professionally for the

Toronto Argonauts and the Calgary

Stampeders in the CFL.

He graduated from Baylor University

with both his undergraduate degree

and a law degree following his football

career. Dick then began practicing law

with the McLennan County District

Attorney’s Office and later went into

private practice with his father at the law

firm of Clark and Clark. He also served

in the Naval Reserves JAG Corps as a Lt.

Commander, was a Mason, and was also

a member of the Karem Shrine Temple.

Dick married Sandra Clark on

May 1, 1964. He was a devoted

and loving husband, father, and

grandfather and who deeply

cherished the love and company of

his family and friends, and took great

joy in the nickname “Popeye” given to

him by his grandchildren.

Raymond T. Palladino (JD ’69), was born September 6,

1932, and passed away September 11,

2015, in Waco, Texas. Ray joined the

United States Air Force in 1953 where

he proudly served his country as a

Major. He was awarded an Honorable

Discharge in 1972 as a testimonial for

his honest and faithful service.

Ray earned a law degree from Baylor

Law School and practiced in Waco for

50 years. He was licensed to practice

before the U.S. Tax Court, the Fifth

Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S.

District Court for the Western District

of Texas. He was also a member of

the State Bar of Texas and the Waco-

McLennan County Bar Association.

In April of 1956, Ray married his

wife of 59 years, Susi, and together

they had three children. Ray was

also a champion skeet shooter and

shared his expertise teaching a

skeet shooting course as a physical

education credit at Baylor.

Hon. Thomas R. Culver III (JD ’71), graduated from Baylor

University with a BBA in 1971 and

earned a juris doctor from Baylor Law

in 1973. Before beginning 38 years of

public service in the justice system,

Thomas was a practicing civil attorney

in Rosenberg, Texas.

Thomas served as Fort Bend

County Assistant District Attorney

Felony Prosecutor and then served

two terms as the County Court at Law

Judge for Fort Bend County. He was

first elected as the 240th District Judge

in 1990, where he served until his

retirement in June 2015.

Thomas served as Chairman of

the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Committee of the State Bar of Texas,

Director of the Texas County Court at

Law Judge’s Association, Chairman of

the Fort Bend County Juvenile Board,

and as the first Chairman for the Fort

Bend County Bail Bond Board.

As a District Judge, he served on

numerous boards and was elected the

Local Administrative District Judge

by his peers numerous times. He was

a sustaining member of the College of

the State Bar of Texas and was licensed

by the State Bar of Texas, the United

States Supreme Court, the United

States District Court for the Southern

District of Texas, and the Fifth Circuit

Federal Court of Appeals.

Thomas married his Baylor

sweetheart, the former Jan Carden, of

Richmond, Texas, in 1973. He lived life

to the fullest and his legacy will live on

through his family and friends.

Thank you to all Baylor Lawyer Networks for holding networking receptions and giving Baylor Lawyers the opportunity to connect in their local areas.

Baylor Lawyer Network Receptions

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Chiles Lecture

The second annual John and Marie Chiles Federalist Papers Lecture

series hosted guest speaker, Peter Berkowitz, from Stanford University’s

Hoover Institution, on the topic of “Constitutional Conservatism.”

The Chiles lecture series aims to further educate students

on the importance of liberty, self-government, Constitutional rights,

and America’s founding.

OCT.1

Thank you to all Baylor Lawyer Networks for holding networking receptions and giving Baylor Lawyers the opportunity to connect in their local areas.

Baylor Lawyer Network Receptions

26


Chiles Lecture

The second annual John and Marie Chiles Federalist Papers Lecture

series hosted guest speaker, Peter Berkowitz, from Stanford University’s

Hoover Institution, on the topic of “Constitutional Conservatism.”

The Chiles lecture series aims to further educate students

on the importance of liberty, self-government, Constitutional rights,

and America’s founding.

OCT.1

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PEGGY CLARE AND LOUIS O. SATTERFIELD, JR., SCHOLARSHIP

Louis O. Satterfield, Jr. (center), converses with Susan Robertson Thomas and Dean Brad Toben at a Houston alumni reception.

Demonstrating a strong commitment to

the success of Baylor Law School and the

students aspiring to earn Baylor Law

degrees, Louis Satterfield, Jr. (BBA ’59, JD ’60)—who served for many

years on Baylor’s Board of Regents—and his late wife, Peggy Clare,

established the Peggy Clare and Louis O. Satterfield, Jr., Scholarship Fund.

Their faithful generosity and enduring dedication to the next generation

of Baylor Law graduates has given many students the opportunity not

only to attend Baylor Law, but to fulfill a lifelong dream: the dream of

becoming a Baylor Lawyer.

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Beck Redden LLP

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Burford & Ryburn, L.L.P.

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Coats Rose

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Cole Schotz P.C.

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GableGotwals

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Germer PLLC

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Grant Thornton LLP

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Hall Estill

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Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer LLP

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Hedrick Kring, PLLC

Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach, P.C.

Hogan Lovells US LLP

Holland & Knight LLP

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Internal Revenue Service

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K&L Gates LLP

Kelly Hart

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Locke Lord LLP

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Modrall Sperling

Mostyn Law

Mounce, Green, Myers, Safi, Paxson & Galatzan, A Professional Corporation

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

Nix Patterson & Roach, LLP

North Texas Tollway Authority

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Office of Judicial Staff Counsel, Tarrant County Criminal District Courts

Office of the Attorney General - Administrative and Legal Divisions

Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County

Orgain Bell & Tucker, LLP

Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, L.L.P.

Osha Liang LLP

Patterson + Sheridan LLP

Piper Burnett Turner Bollier Miller, PLLC

Pirkey Barber PLLC

Polsinelli P.C.

Porter Hedges LLP

Potter Minton, P.C.

ProBAR

Ray, McChristian & Jeans PC

Reed Smith LLP

ScottHulse P.C.

Serpe Jones Andrews Callender & Bell, PLLC

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Slater & Matsil, L.L.P.

Sprouse Shrader Smith PC

State Counsel for Offenders (TDCJ)

Steele Law Group, PLLC

Strasburger & Price, LLP

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Texas General Land Office

The Brown Law Firm

The Doan Law Firm

The Hudgins Law Firm

The Lanier Law Firm

The Law Offices of Clint James, P.C.

The Office of Heath O. Lauseng

Thompson & Knight LLP

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

U.S. Air Force JAG Corps

U.S. Army JAG Corps

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board

Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

United States Marine Corps

USAA

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Walters, Balido & Crain

Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial LLC

Williamson County District Attorney’s Office

Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Workers Defense Project - Employment and Legal Services Division

XTO Energy Inc.

Zinda & Davis, PLLC

For more information about recruiting at Baylor Law School, please contact Daniel Hare at 254.710.7617 or [email protected].

TO ALL THE EMPLOYERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR 2015 ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW PROGRAMS.

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PEGGY CLARE AND LOUIS O. SATTERFIELD, JR., SCHOLARSHIP

Louis O. Satterfield, Jr. (center), converses with Susan Robertson Thomas and Dean Brad Toben at a Houston alumni reception.

Demonstrating a strong commitment to

the success of Baylor Law School and the

students aspiring to earn Baylor Law

degrees, Louis Satterfield, Jr. (BBA ’59, JD ’60)—who served for many

years on Baylor’s Board of Regents—and his late wife, Peggy Clare,

established the Peggy Clare and Louis O. Satterfield, Jr., Scholarship Fund.

Their faithful generosity and enduring dedication to the next generation

of Baylor Law graduates has given many students the opportunity not

only to attend Baylor Law, but to fulfill a lifelong dream: the dream of

becoming a Baylor Lawyer.

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INTIME

BAYLO R L AW SCH O O L

THANK YOU

PRACTICE READY

Anderson Tobin, PLLC

Andrews Kurth LLP

Andrews Myers, P.C.

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Baron & Budd, P.C.

Beasley, Hightower & Harris, P.C.

Beck Redden LLP

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP

Bergquist Law Firm

Blizzard & Nabers LLP

Bowman and Brooke LLP

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC

Burdett, Morgan,Williamson & Boykin, L.L.P.

Burford & Ryburn, L.L.P.

Capshaw Green, PLLC

Carstens & Cahoon, LLP

Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams and Aughtry

Coats Rose

Cokinos, Bosien & Young

Cole Schotz P.C.

Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson, PC

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Dallas County Public Defender’s Office

Denton County District Attorney’s Office

Department of Navy, Office of the General Counsel

Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, L.L.P.

Dykema Cox Smith

Engvall & Lopez, L.L.P.

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Fowlkes Hall, PC

GableGotwals

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

Gene Toscano, Inc.

Germer PLLC

Gjerset and Lorenz, LLP

Glenn Rogers, PLLC

Grant Thornton LLP

Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C.

Haley & Olson, P.C.

Hall Estill

Haltom & Doan

Harris County District Attorney’s Office

Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C.

Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Hedrick Kring, PLLC

Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach, P.C.

Hogan Lovells US LLP

Holland & Knight LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP

Internal Revenue Service

J. Nathan Overstreet

Jackson Walker L.L.P.

K&L Gates LLP

Kelly Hart

Law Office of M. Bryon Barnhill, PLLC

Law Office of Jacqueline Rixen

Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.

Locke Lord LLP

Martin & Sibilsky PLLC

McAfee & Taft P.C.

McCathern, PLLC

McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C.

McLane

McMahon Surovik Suttle, PC

Miller & Brown, L.L.P.

Modrall Sperling

Mostyn Law

Mounce, Green, Myers, Safi, Paxson & Galatzan, A Professional Corporation

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

Nix Patterson & Roach, LLP

North Texas Tollway Authority

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Office of Judicial Staff Counsel, Tarrant County Criminal District Courts

Office of the Attorney General - Administrative and Legal Divisions

Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County

Orgain Bell & Tucker, LLP

Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, L.L.P.

Osha Liang LLP

Patterson + Sheridan LLP

Piper Burnett Turner Bollier Miller, PLLC

Pirkey Barber PLLC

Polsinelli P.C.

Porter Hedges LLP

Potter Minton, P.C.

ProBAR

Ray, McChristian & Jeans PC

Reed Smith LLP

ScottHulse P.C.

Serpe Jones Andrews Callender & Bell, PLLC

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Slater & Matsil, L.L.P.

Sprouse Shrader Smith PC

State Counsel for Offenders (TDCJ)

Steele Law Group, PLLC

Strasburger & Price, LLP

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Texas General Land Office

The Brown Law Firm

The Doan Law Firm

The Hudgins Law Firm

The Lanier Law Firm

The Law Offices of Clint James, P.C.

The Office of Heath O. Lauseng

Thompson & Knight LLP

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

U.S. Air Force JAG Corps

U.S. Army JAG Corps

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board

Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

United States Marine Corps

USAA

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Walters, Balido & Crain

Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial LLC

Williamson County District Attorney’s Office

Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Workers Defense Project - Employment and Legal Services Division

XTO Energy Inc.

Zinda & Davis, PLLC

For more information about recruiting at Baylor Law School, please contact Daniel Hare at 254.710.7617 or [email protected].

TO ALL THE EMPLOYERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR 2015 ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW PROGRAMS.

It is through the generosity of many, that Baylor Law

School can continue its commitment to service this, and every, holiday season.

SCHOOL OF LAW


W I N TE R ’15

WITH

SCHOOL OF LAW


MATTHEW MATHENY: 2015 YOUNG BAYLOR LAWYER OF THE YEAR