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ABOUT THE JOHN WILLIAM & FLORENCE DEAN MINTONSTUDENT AWARDS CEREMONY AND LECTURE SERIES

The Student Awards Ceremony and Lecture Series is named in honor of John William Minton and Florence Dean Minton. Their daughter, the late Polly Minton McLeRoy of Sherman, Texas, established and endowed the lecture series in 1993 to honor her parents. In more recent years, Mrs. McLeRoy’s son, William McLeRoy, graciously endorsed the concept of a ceremony to recognize the achievements of Baylor Law students to honor the memory of his grandparents and their lives’ work, and at which the students would be addressed by a notable, inspiring speaker.

John William Minton was born in 1875 and graduated with an LL.B. from the University of Texas School of Law. In 1910, he was appointed to fill an unexpired term in the Texas Legislature from Sabine County; he subsequently was elected to the position and served in the Legislature through 1914. Thereafter, he had a successful practice in Hemphill until his death in 1959. He particularly was noted for his early advocacy in connection with East Texas timber interests. Florence Dean Minton was also born in Sabine County and was an active civic and church volunteer.

Mr. and Mrs. Minton had five children. Their daughter, Mrs. McLeRoy, who passed away in 2003, was a graduate of Texas Woman’s University. A retired schoolteacher, she was an active member of the Audubon Society and the Nature Conservancy. She had two sons, William and the late Richard McLeRoy. The focus of this ceremony on student achievement is one which honors the life aims of Mrs. McLeRoy as a teacher.

John Henry Minton, Mrs. McLeRoy’s brother, graduated from Baylor Law in 1925. His sons, John H. Minton, Jr., of Tyler, and Robert M. Minton of Henderson, also are Baylor Law graduates. Numerous other members of the Minton family have attended and graduated from Baylor University and Baylor Law.

PAST DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS (Listed in order from the most recent)

Jerry K. Clements, Chair Emeritus, Locke Lord LLP

Darrell Lee Keith, Founder and Shareholder, Keith Law Firm, PC

Anthony Bruster, Bruster PLLC

Michelle Simpson Tuegel, Hunt & Tuegel, PLLC

J. Cary Gray, Gray Reed & McGraw PC

Robert R. Little, Member, Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC

Hon. David Sibley, Principal, The Sibley Group, Former Texas State Senator

Julia Luyster, Human Rights Advocate

Mark Slough, NFL Sports Agent & Attorney, Ascent Sports & Entertainment

Frederick D. McClure, Partner, Washington, D.C. Office, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

Cindy Dyer, Director of Human Rights Program, Vital Voices Global Partnership

Noley Bice, General Counsel (retired), Baylor University; Partner (retired), Fulbright, Winniford, Bice & Marable

Hon. Ed Kinkeade, Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Dr. John M. Lilley, President of Baylor University

Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr., President of Baylor University

Hon. Max A. Sandlin, Jr., United States Representative, 1st Congressional District of Texas

Hon. Chet Edwards, United States Representative, 11th Congressional District of Texas

Morris Dees, Founder and Chief Trial Counsel, Southern Poverty Law Center

Hon. Patricia Schroeder, Former United States Representative, 1st Congressional District of Colorado

Hon. Catherine Crier, Host of The Crier Report on the Fox Network

Hon. George J. Mitchell, Former Majority Leader, United States Senate

Hon. John Sharp, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Hon. Kay Bailey Hutchison, United States Senator

Hon. Ann Richards, Governor of the State of Texas

Frederick D. McClure, Former Assistant to President George H.W. Bush for Legislative Affairs

William Pelham Barr, Attorney General of the United States

Hon. Kenneth Winston Starr, Solicitor General of the United States

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ACADEMIC AWARDS

Joe B. Allen Administrative Law AwardAnnual awards of $1,000 each, given to a maximum of two students who have demonstrated an interest in administrative law by completing, with distinction, at least these three classes: Legislature, Administrative Power and Procedure (LAPP), Municipal Government, and Texas Administrative Law. Given in honor of Joe B. Allen by Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP. Bridgett Meyer McKenzie L. Speich

Joe B. Allen Administrative Practice Professional Track AwardAnnual awards of $1,500 each, given to a maximum of two students who have done outstanding work while pursuing the Administrative Practice Professional Track. Given in honor of Joe B. Allen by Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP. Cody Macjackson Carter

Ron J. Anderson, M.D. Law and Medicine AwardAn annual award of $1,000, given to the student making the greatest contribution to the success of the Healthcare Law program. The students’ contribution is representative of Dr. Anderson’s commitment to the excellence of the Healthcare Law program and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare law. Given in honor of Ron J. Anderson, M.D., by R. Jack Ayres, Jr. Solomon Wong

Jim Barlow Memorial AwardAn annual award of $250 given to a third-year law student who has exhibited excellence in trial skills and a commitment to prosecution. Given by Dean & Mrs. Brad Toben in memory of Jim Barlow. Conner L. Sheets

Baylor Law School Student Ambassador AwardFive annual awards of $400 each, given to the students who have graciously assisted the Admissions Office with its various recruiting programs by serving as Student Ambassadors. The recipients have gone “above and beyond” by serving the Law School in this manner. Jonathan Paul Cooper Kristopher Manuel Ruiz Joanna Davis Hughes Alexis N. Torres Peyton Marion Maddox

Best Draft Financing Documents AwardAn annual award of $100, shared by the students who drafted the best Series A financing documents in the Venture Capital course. Given by Professor Allen Page. Blake J. Crowley William James Gober

Best Mergers & Acquisitions Mark-Up AwardAn annual award of $100, shared by the students who drafted the best mark-up to the merger agreement in the Mergers and Acquisitions course. Given by Professor Allen Page. Emma Grace Anderson Darby Tindle Strickland

William J. Boswell Memorial Award Annual awards of $125 each, given to the students receiving the highest grades in each section of the winter, spring, summer, and fall Torts class. Given in memory of Dean Emeritus William J. Boswell by R. Jack Ayres, Jr. Archibald D. Cruz – Fall 2020 Reese Daniel Leonard – Fall/Winter 2020 Lauren C. Latham – Spring/Summer 2020 Daniel Seavers – Winter 2020

All award recipients must be current or graduated Baylor Law students.

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Bracken Local Government AwardAn annual award of $300, given to the student demonstrating outstanding scholarship in the area of local government law. Given by the late W. Earl Bracken, Jr. Ryan Katherine Golden

Bracken Student Government AwardAn endowed annual award of $600, given to the SBA President recognizing his or her leadership and time commitment in the promotion of student welfare and the facilitation of strong dialogue between students and administration. Established by Sarah Lou Bracken in honor and memory of W. Earl Bracken, Jr. William James Gober Professor George Durham Brown Endowed Memorial AwardAn endowed annual award of $1,000. This award is one of the most generous endowed awards offered at the Law School. The Professor George Durham Brown Endowed Memorial Award is underwritten by Ernest L. and Mina Jones O’Bannon in honor of the donors’ late classmate and friend, Professor George Durham Brown of the Baylor Law faculty. Students receiving this award will be designated as Brown Scholars. Ryan Katherine Golden

Alice Jean Cannon and Thure B. Cannon Constitutional Law/Civil Rights Award An annual award of $100, given to a deserving student who shows a particular interest/proclivity in the areas of civil rights or the legislative process. Given by JoAl Cannon-Sheridan in honor of her mother and brother. Rachel A. Malone

Joe Cannon Professionalism Award An annual award of $250, given to a student who exemplifies a commitment to professionalism and integrity. Given in honor of Joe Cannon by his daughter JoAl Cannon-Sheridan. Miles D. Moody IV

Community Bank & Trust Estate Planning and Administration AwardAn annual award of $500, shared by the students with an outstanding record in Wealth Transfers and in Estate Planning or Administration of Estates. Given by Community Bank & Trust, Waco, Texas. Amanda J. Saunders Braxton Lewis Wilks James R. Dickson, Jr. AwardAn annual award of $350, given to the student holding an outstanding record in the field of Commercial Law. Given in memory of James R. Dickson, Jr. by his son J. David Dickson. Jaycee L. Lee

Steve Dillard Practice Court AwardAnnual awards given to the highest performing students in Practice Court, based upon grades for work in procedure, evidence, advocacy and professional responsibility in PC I and PC II. The recipients of this award each receive a cash award of $1,000, plus a hand-made, leather-bound facsimile copy of the 1858 book, A Treatise on the Practice of the District and Supreme Courts of the State of Texas, written by trial lawyer and Baylor professor John Sayles, who taught the original course that became Practice Court. Given by Steve Dillard of Houston. Cody Macjackson Carter Tara N. Pedian

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Thomas M. Featherston, Jr. Estate Planning AwardAn annual award of $300, given to the student making the highest grade in the Estate Planning course. Given by Gregory and Liz Bartoe. Benjamin H. Abbas

John B. and Eula Berly Fisher Award in Constitutional LawAn endowed annual award of $100, given to the student having the best record in Constitutional Law and related subjects. Given in memory of John B. and Eula Berly Fisher by their children, John B. Fisher, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Fisher Powell. Jefferson Floyd Serfass

Fort Worth Real Estate Council AwardAn annual award of $250, given to the student with outstanding performance in Texas Title Issues. Given by the Fort Worth Real Estate Council. Rohit Mittal Funderburk Evidence AwardAn annual award of $750, given to the student doing the best work in the course of Evidence. Given by the law firm of Funderburk Funderburk Courtois, LLP. Hannah B. Hoke

The “Future Judicial Clerk” Federal Courts Award An annual award of $500, given to the student showing the best understanding of the federal court system, as evidenced by his or her performance in the Federal Courts course. Given by Jeff (Baylor Law class of ’09) and Ashley Fisher. To Be Announced

Haley & Olson, P.C. Corporate Law Award An annual award of $500, shared by the students doing the best work in Corporate Law. Given by Haley & Olson, P.C. Gavin E. Jaco Tara L. Smith

Edwin P. Horner Oil and Gas Award An annual award of $125, given to each student making the highest grade in the Oil & Gas course. Given in memory of Professor Emeritus Edwin P. Horner by the late G.H. Kelsoe, Jr. and by Robert Kelsoe. Victoria E. Cooper Sydney A. Ironside Kameron D. Vogt George and Albina Kacir Memorial AwardAnnual awards of $50 each, given to the students making the highest grades in the Property course. Given in memory of George and Albina Kacir by the Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary. Alexis Regina Ammons Holly A. Shockey Carson Jones Lacy Qing “Sarah” Yue Jeffrey Howard Myers Robert Messinger Memorial Award An award in the amount of $400, shared by the students in Supreme Court Seminar each year based upon the quality of that student’s written work. Given in memory of Robert Messinger by his son, John R. Messinger. Amy Charlene Donlon Haley Mowdy Owen


Norton Rose Fulbright Outstanding First-Year Student Award An annual award of $500, given to the outstanding student in the first-year class. Given by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP. Jefferson Floyd Serfass

Justice James R. Norvell Memorial AwardAn endowed annual award of $250, given to a member of the Alexander Senate of Delta Theta Phi International Law Fraternity. Given by Kenneth W. Burns and the Alice Gist Sneed Foundation in memory of Justice James R. Norvell, former Texas Supreme Court Justice. To Be Announced Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Tax Law AwardAn annual award of $500, shared by the students doing the best work in Tax Law courses. Given by Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Tara L. Smith Braxton Lewis Wilks

Charles S. Petty Memorial Law and Medicine Award An annual award of $1,000. This award is given for outstanding scholarship in Healthcare Law. The student’s contribution reflects Dr. Petty’s life-long dedication to teaching and academic excellence. Given in memory of Charles S. Petty, M.D., by R. Jack Ayres, Jr. Garrett S. Anderson

The President’s AwardAn endowed annual award of $1,500, designated as the President’s Award in memory of Baylor University President Herbert H. Reynolds. Awarded to the outstanding student at the completion of his or her second year who is most worthy of the honor in the judgment of the President of the University and the Dean of the Law School. Established by Professor David M. Guinn and Professor & Mrs. Michael D. Morrison. Ryan Katherine Golden

District Attorney John Segrest AwardAn annual award of $250 to a third-year law student who has exhibited excellence in trial skills and a commitment to prosecution. Given by Dean & Mrs. Brad Toben in honor of District Attorney John Segrest. Kathleen Rebecca Coffey

Loy M. Simpkins Memorial AwardAn annual award of $700, shared by the students making the highest grades each year in the law school courses covering the subject of marital property. Given in memory of Loy M. Simpkins by Ruth Loden, Michael L. Graham of the Houser Law Firm and Professor Thomas M. Featherston, Jr. Emma Grace Anderson Jonathan Paul Cooper

State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Law Resources Section ScholarshipsAwarded by the State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Law Resources Section, the Sectionawards two scholarships for the two highest grades in each basic Oil & Gas Law classes. The two students earning the high “A” grade will share $1,500. Victoria E. Cooper – Summer 2020 Sydney A. Ironside – Winter 2020 Kameron D. Vogt – Summer 2020 David & Zandra Swenson Endowed Intellectual Property Law AwardAn annual award of $500, given to the student that has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the area of Intellectual Property. Given by Professor Emeritus David and Zandra Swenson. Samuel R. Long

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William R. Trail Civil Procedure Award Annual awards of $225 each, given to the students making the highest grades in the course of Civil Procedure. Given in honor of Professor William R. Trail by Andrew and Lin Weber and Derek and Lara Hollingsworth. Connor Alan Kidd – Fall 2020 Caroline Lindsay Perren – Summer 2020 Lauren C. Latham – Spring 2020

William R. Trail Contracts Award An annual award of $200, shared by the students making the highest grade in the course of Contracts and who started in a spring quarter. Given in honor of Professor William R. Trail by Lucy Haroutunian Forbes. Elizabeth Rose Allen – Spring 2020 Logan A. Krulish – Summer 2020

Bill Underwood Professionalism Award An annual award of $300, given to the student who exemplifies former Professor Bill Underwood’s commitment to professionalism and integrity. Given in honor of Professor Bill Underwood by Mrs. Sam D. Johnson, Ms. Lara Hollingsworth, and Ms. Jennifer Garnett Rustay. Andrew Swallows

Weaver Lonely Spouse AwardAn annual award of $250, given to a happily married student who is living away from his or her spouse while he or she is attending Baylor Law. Given in memory of Maggie Mae Weaver by her husband, Chris Weaver. Samuel J. Lutes

John R. Wilson Remedies AwardAnnual awards of $100 each, given to the students making the highest grades in the course of Remedies. Given in honor of the late Professor Emeritus John R. Wilson by the late G.H. Kelsoe, Jr. and by Robert Kelsoe. Fiza A. Khan – Summer 2020 Lauren Ashley Walker Blackwell – Winter 2020

Albert and Ginger Witcher AwardAnnual awards of $500 each, given to two students. Preference is given to students with a dependent child. Given in honor of her parents, Albert and Ginger Witcher, by Associate Dean Leah Witcher Jackson Teague. Madolyn G. Falone Brittany Rummel

Buck J. Wynne Environmental Law AwardAn annual award of $1,500, shared by the students making the highest grade in the Environmental Law course. Given in memory of Buck J. Wynne by the State Bar of Texas Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section. Cody Macjackson Carter Elizabeth B. Gardner Zachary J. Fiene

Buck J. Wynne Natural Resources Award An annual award of $1,500, given to the student making the highest grade in the Natural Resources course. Given in memory of Buck J. Wynne by the State Bar of Texas Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section. Jaycee L. Lee


Patrick J. AguilarElizabeth Rose AllenRobert E. AmmonsGarrett S. AndersonMadison R. BerberetSarah Elyse BiemerShannon Janelle BlackCaleb I. BortnerElizabeth Grace BregardAndrew C. BrownJames Mason BusbeeJason R. CarrClay Colman CaseyCoy Reed CasselsSamantha ChaikenCasey J. CochranChristopher J. ColeJonathan Paul CooperTyler Lenwood CortinasJessica Dale CoxSarah CuretonAustin D. DamWilliam Rafic De Los SantosJoseph Trenton David DokeFernando Sebastian Domene Sidne E. DrewryConner DyerAndrew Bernard EberleinThomas D. EvansZoe G. FeddeMegan Ann FergusonVictoria A. Filoso

DEAN’S LIST RECOGNITION

Spring 2020

Jessica L. FrancisJames F. FryerJohn E. FullerAlejandra Garcia CastroBethany G. GingrasJacob B. HadjisKatherine M. HancockKellsey A. HansenHannah B. HokeAaron J. HornerCaitlin Ann HuettemannSydney HunemullerSydney A. IronsideOlaoluwa Aduralere IsraelLogan A. KrulishLauren C. LathamSamuel R. LongGabriel MalihaCollin Steele MantzDevante Dwight MarshallBrad Luke McCowan PerezJohn Benjamin MeredithJohn David MerrittRohit MittalMiles D. Moody IVJeffrey Howard MyersTroy A. OfficerWesley OsbornCaitlin M. PauldenCatherine PellerinAlexandria Lynn PencsakTimothy A. Phillips

Michala Katlin QuillenJordan Shaye RaschkeElaine Kate RenbergSungjong RheeKatelyn J. RichardsChristina E. RosendahlKristopher Manuel RuizBrittany RummelHannah SantasawatkulSkyler Savanna SchoolfieldDavid ShattoTara L. SmithDanielle B. SnowAmanda E. SpringerSeth D. StukalinDavid W. SuttnerAllison P. SzaboChristian A. TrueloveEstefania VillarrealKameron D. VogtPaul A. WagdaltAlicia L. WahrmundJustin D. WaldoRyan C. WardJessica K. WashingtonJohn Shepard WaterhouseBaleigh Alyse WestJessica Andrea WilkesBraxton Lewis WilksJames D. WilsonKristopher Ryan Yager

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Summer 2020

Abbie Layne AdkinsPatrick J. AguilarElizabeth Rose AllenAlexis Regina AmmonsChristine L. BarfieldKylie G. CalabreseMatthew Griffith CloudJames D. DickersonSidne E. DrewryZachary J. FieneJohn E. FullerDaniel James HallByron A. HaneyAlejandro P. HoffmanKeira L. HornyakKate P. JonesMorgan E. JonesSavannah M. JudkinsTristan DeLapp KaisharisMcKellar L. KarrFiza A. Khan

Kaylyn L. KirkpatrickLogan A. KrulishLauren C. LathamReese Daniel LeonardKelsey Nicole LinendollCaleb Michael LongLuke B. MaddoxAshlyn Louise McCowan PerezIsrael R. MedinaCaroline K. MorrisonJeffrey Howard MyersJohn Travis NadaliniBrock B. NeurohrEdward J. OdreCaitlin M. PauldenCatherine PellerinCaroline Lindsay PerrenZain A. PleuthnerPreston R. PolkJoshua F. RichardsonSalvador Jason Robles

Melissa Samano RuizBrittany RummelHavana Star SchmidtDavid ShattoTrenton A. SheltonHolly A. ShockeyHunter SlocumAli SohaniOlivia G. StedmanAllison Jane TaffCaitlyn Rose TellezCaleb Matthew TerrellHunter R. TormeyCristina M. VargasKameron D. VogtChandler Marie WebbMackenzie R. WillisShelby D. Zumwalt

Fall 2020

Patrick J. AguilarGarrett Davis AlbrachtElizabeth Rose AllenAlexis Regina AmmonsEmma Grace AndersonGarrett S. AndersonMaximilian E. AtchityAntonius Bassili Attia

Sara K. BabineauxChristine L. BarfieldChase R. BaumgartnerRivir S. BerrySarah Elyse BiemerLauren Ashley Walker BlackwellWilliam A. BooneTanner Cade Brennan

James Mason BusbeeCody Macjackson CarterSamantha ChaikenZachary D. CharlandKimberly K. ClarkKathleen Rebecca CoffeyJonathan Paul CooperVictoria E. Cooper


Jessica Dale CoxArchibald D. CruzMackenzie K. DaltonElizabeth C. DavisWilliam Rafic De Los SantosChandler Michael DeanNicole A. DeVincenziJohn Kerns DicksonChloe P. DixonMcKenzie R. EcclestonAudrey Erin EdwardsSarah Megan ErbKylah D. FerrellJessica L. FrancisJames F. FryerElizabeth B. GardnerMadeline GayJillian Hamilton GingerRyan Katherine GoldenJackson A. GoodwinChristopher J. GrantCaitlin Elizabeth GrieveJeffrey GunnellJacob B. HadjisNatalia HamiltonSarah Elizabeth HayesIlya E. HefetsCatherine E. HelmHannah B. HokeCaitlin Ann HuettemannJoanna Davis HughesSydney A. IronsideDallas N. JacksonGavin E. Jaco

Rebecca Davis JahnkeLauren E. JohnsonSara J. JohnsonMarshall Grant JonesMariah J. KariganFiza A. KhanConnor Alan KiddJacob J. KingElizabeth Noelle KoughLogan A. KrulishCarson Jones LacyKinsey D. LakeyLauren C. LathamJohn Wesley LaughlinJaycee L. LeeReese Daniel LeonardEmily L. LesowskiCorey LesserDaniel William LewisNoah T. LombardozziCaleb Michael LongCollin S. LunaSamuel J. LutesPeyton Marion MaddoxTaylor Collien MalatekRachel A. MaloneCollin Steele MantzAshlyn Louise McCowan PerezWilliam McCoyTaylor Nicole McCulloughMatthew James McKinnonEmily MeansJohn Benjamin MeredithJohn David Merritt

Rohit MittalMiles D. Moody IVCaroline K. MorrisonJeffrey Howard MyersNicholas Mckinney NegemJessie L. NelsonBrock B. NeurohrMary NicholsEmily NormanMelanie Elizabeth PaceRebekah Ashley PadgettCade S. PalmerNoah W. PatrickAndrew J. PattersonCaitlin M. PauldenTara N. PedianCatherine PellerinHannah Renee PerezSamuel H. PumphreyMichala Katlin QuillenDeborah J. RaoKatelyn J. RichardsEmma Lee RoddyDavid A. RothweilAbigail Crawford RyanHavana Star SchmidtJefferson Floyd SerfassConner L. SheetsHolly A. ShockeyHunter SlocumBryce SmithReagan M. SmithTara L. SmithDanielle B. Snow

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Darby Tindle StricklandDavid W. SuttnerAndrew SwallowsAllison Jane TaffMichael L. TagliabueKameron D. Vogt

Emma R. VynckePaul A. WagdaltAlicia L. WahrmundMallorie WalkerJake A. WeathersChandler Marie Webb

Cody Michael WhiteJessica Andrea WilkesJackson Webb WrenQing “Sarah” Yue

Winter 2020–21

Antonius Bassili AttiaBenjamin H. AbbasTamer T. AbourasElizabeth Rose AllenAlexis Regina AmmonsRobert E. AmmonsEmma Grace AndersonGarrett S. AndersonJohn Drake AntonMaximilian E. AtchitySara K. BabineauxChristine L. BarfieldAlison K. BastaChase R. BaumgartnerElias BejanyRivir S. BerryWilliam A. BooneKaylyn M. BradshawElizabeth Grace BregardAndrew C. BrownJames Mason BusbeeScott A. ButlerJoshua D. CandelarioChristian Carson-BanisterCody Macjackson Carter

Alejandra Garcia CastroAshley C. CocklinKathleen Rebecca CoffeyJonathan Paul CooperVictoria E. CooperJessica Dale CoxArchibald D. CruzForrest J. CulottaMackenzie K. DaltonElizabeth C. DavisWilliam Rafic De Los SantosChandler Michael DeanNicole A. DeVincenziJohn Kerns DicksonChloe P. DixonFernando Sebastian DomeneSidne E. DrewryKassidy K. DurfeeMcKenzie R. EcclestonAudrey Erin EdwardsSarah Megan ErbVictoria A. FilosoElizabeth B. GardnerMadeline GayRyan Katherine Golden

Jackson A. GoodwinCaitlin Elizabeth GrieveJacob B. HadjisDaniel James HallJames J. HaydenSarah Elizabeth HayesIlya E. HefetsCatherine E. HelmCaitlin Ann HuettemannSydney A IronsideDallas N. JacksonGavin E. JacoRebecca Davis JahnkeLauren E. JohnsonMarshall Grant JonesMorgan E. JonesMariah J. KariganFiza A. KhanConnor Alan KiddJacob J. KingKaylyn L. KirkpatrickLogan A. KrulishCarson Jones LacyLauren C. LathamJohn Wesley Laughlin


Jaycee L. LeeReese Daniel LeonardEmily L. LesowskiCorey LesserNoah T. LombardozziCaleb Michael LongSamuel R. LongSamuel J. LutesLuke B. MaddoxTaylor Collien MalatekChristina Allene ManansalaCollin Steele MantzLuke P. MarvinMegan MattsonAshlyn Louise McCowan PerezWilliam McCoyTaylor Nicole McCulloughDaniella McDonaghMatthew James McKinnonEmily MeansJohn Benjamin MeredithBridgett MeyerAsher K. MillerRohit MittalMiles D. MoodyJacob Alexander MunozJeffrey Howard MyersJessie L. NelsonBrock B. NeurohrEmily NormanHannah E. OrandMelanie Elizabeth PaceCade S. PalmerNoah W. Patrick

Andrew J. PattersonTara N. PedianCatherine PellerinAlexandria Lynn PencsakHannah Renee PerezCaroline Lindsay PerrenZoe C. PhelpsTimothy A. PhillipsJustin Halbert PotterSamuel H. PumphreyMichala Katlin QuillenDeborah J. RaoElaine Kate RenbergKatelyn J. RichardsAnnaleigh Drost RichardsonEmma Lee RoddyKristopher Manuel RuizAbigail Crawford RyanAmanda J. SaundersTanner M. ScheefSkyler Savanna SchoolfieldDaniel SeaversJefferson Floyd SerfassHolly A. ShockeyHunter SlocumAaron M. SmithBryce SmithReagan M. SmithTara L. SmithDanielle B. SnowAmanda E. SpringerPeter A. StaviskiNicholas Todd StevensDarby Tindle Strickland

David W. SuttnerAndrew SwallowsAllison Jane TaffMichael L. TagliabueCaleb Matthew TerrellAlexandra Lee ThompsonMichael B. TillanderHunter R. TormeyDaniela S. VakulchikJoshua David VillarrealCassidy VilleneuveEmma R. VynckePaul A. WagdaltMallorie WalkerLauren Ashley Walker BlackwellRyan C. WardAmanda R. WayneJake A. WeathersRebecca Ann WesleyBraxton Lewis WilksJames D. WilsonAlexis K. WinterAshlynn WrightKristopher Ryan YagerQing “Sarah” Yue

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ADVOCACY AWARDS

James P. Alexander Memorial Award An annual award of $500, given to the senior student with an outstanding record in the Practice Court course. Given in memory of Chief Justice James P. Alexander, teacher of the Practice Court course at Baylor Law for ten years, by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP. Jessica Dale Cox

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) AwardAn annual award of $500, given to the senior law student best exemplifying the principles of ABOTA, including professionalism, service, dedication to the preservation of the right to trial by jury, and excellence in the art of trial advocacy. Given by the Waco Chapter, American Board of Trial Advocates, and selected by the chapter executive committee, upon recommendation of the faculty. Elizabeth Grace Bregard

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Best Brief AwardsAnnual awards of $100, given to each student writing the best brief in each of the LARC 3 sections during the Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Spring Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Maximilian E. Atchity Rebecca Davis Jahnke Brittany Rummel Forrest J. Culotta Collin S. Luna Richard D. Wilson Catherine E. Helm Rachel A. Malone

Award for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy An annual award given to a graduating 3L who has demonstrated the most potential to excel in appellate advocacy upon graduation, as reflected by the student’s academic performance; research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; work ethic; understanding of legal strategy and tactics; professionalism; and good judgment. Given by the State Bar of Texas Appellate Section. The award winner will receive a plaque from the Section and will also receive one year’s membership in the Section. Andrew Swallows

R. Jack Ayres, Jr. Advanced Trial Advocacy Award Dedicated to R. Jack Ayres, Jr., an annual award of $1,000 to be divided among members of the Baylor Mock Trial Team who have demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy and understand the immense responsibility trial lawyers have to their clients. Given in honor of R. Jack Ayres, Jr., a Baylor Law Jaworski Fellow, by his children and grandchildren. Matthew Johnson Conner L. Sheets

Larry T. Bates Excellence in Appellate Advocacy Award An annual award of $500, shared by the students on Professor Larry Bates’ appellate advocacy team who display excellence in both writing and speaking. Factors to be considered are ingenuity, enthusiasm, individuality, and tenacity throughout the team experience. Alejandra Garcia Castro Alexis K. Winter Caitlin Ann Huettemann


Beckworth, Hollingsworth and Stephens Trial Advocacy Award An annual award of $300, given to a member of the National Mock Trial Team for excellence in trial advocacy. This award is given in honor of Professor Gerald R. Powell by Bradley E. Beckworth, Derek S. Hollingsworth, and Jason B. Stephens. Sara K. Babineaux

Bruster and Langston Intellectual Property and Advocacy AwardAn annual award of $1,000, given to a student who demonstrates excellence in the areas of Intellectual Property and Practice Court. Given by Anthony Bruster and Keith Langston. Victoria E. Cooper Joe Cannon Trial Advocacy Award An annual award of $200, divided between two deserving students based upon performance in advocacy. Given in honor of Joe Cannon by his daughter, JoAl Cannon-Sheridan. Amber Brianna Hernandez Donte L. Jones

Clark Hill Strasburger Mock Trial AwardAn annual award of $100, given to the student who excels in the Mock Trial Competition. Given by Clark Hill Strasburger. Chandler Michael Dean

Courtcall Award Two third-year students will be selected for an award of $250 each based upon their record of success in moot court and/or mock trial competition and their overall contribution to the advocacy program. Elizabeth B. Gardner Andrew Swallows

Leighton B. Dawson and Dawson & Sodd Moot Court AwardsAnnual awards to students who excel in the Dawson & Sodd, LLP Fall Moot Court Competition.Given by the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Matt Dawson in honor of Mr. Dawson’s law partner of manyyears, the late Leighton B. Dawson, and by the law firm of Dawson & Sodd, LLP.

First-Place Team: Second-Place Team: Semi-Finalist Teams: Sidne E. Drewry Asher K. Miller Kristine P. Brown Logan A. Krulish Harrison Q. Watson Sarah Cureton Mollie Mallin Best LARC 3 Team: Best Oralist: Vicki A. Mentz Sidne E. Drewry Caroline K. Morrison Logan A. Krulish

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Matt Dawson Advocacy Award An annual award of $250, given to the student doing the best work in advocacy in the spring/summer Practice Court class. Given in honor of the late Professor Emeritus Matt Dawson by the late G.H. Kelsoe, Jr. and Robert Kelsoe. Kylie G. Calabrese

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Moot Court Awards Annual awards to students who excel in the Faegre Drinker Biddle Spring Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Given by the law firm of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. First-Place Team: Second-Place Team: Semi-Finalist Teams: Jean-Marie Anderson Dean Seavers Caitlin Elizabeth Grieve Christine L. Barfield Michael L. Tagliabue Amanda G. Martin Aradhana Polley Best LARC 3 Team: Best Oralist: Ashlynn Wright Jean-Marie Anderson Michael L. Tagliabue Christine L. Barfield

Family Law Advocacy AwardTwo annual awards of $250 each, established by Ben and Chryl Selman, for the purpose of the promotion of advocacy in the practice of family law and as an on-going recognition of the outstanding advocates in the Family Law Practice Skills course. Jeffrey Gunnell Alexandra Lee Thompson

The Fraley Firm Mock Trial Award Two annual awards of $500 each, given to members of the Mock Trial Team for excellence in trialadvocacy. Given by Professor Elizabeth M. Fraley. Victoria A. Filoso Maria Ellena Moore

Harrison Davis Steakley Morrison, P.C. Advocacy AwardAn annual award of $1,000, given to a student for excellence achieved in trial skills in the Practice Court course. Factors to be considered are preparation, innovation, and original thought whereby the student has demonstrated the ability to become an excellent trial lawyer. Given by Harrison Davis Steakley Morrison, P.C. Amanda R. Wayne

Abner V. McCall Evidence AwardAnnual awards of $250 each, given to the two students displaying the best command of the law of evidence in Practice Court work. Given in honor and in memory of the late President Emeritus Abner V. McCall by Professor Emeritus Louis S. Muldrow. Sara K. Babineaux Conner L. Sheets

Frank G. McDonald Appellate Procedure AwardAn annual award of $150, shared by the students with the most outstanding performances in LARC 3. Given in memory of former Chief Justice Frank G. McDonald of the Tenth District Court of Appeals by the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association. Catherine E. Helm Logan A. Krulish


Louis S. Muldrow Jury Argument AwardAn annual award of $500, given to the member of the mock trial team who excels in final jury argument. Given by Professor Gerald R. Powell and Barbara L. Powell in honor of their friend, Professor Emeritus Louis S. Muldrow, the very finest practitioner of the art of jury argument. Jessica Dale Cox

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC Client Counseling Competition AwardsAwarded to students who excel in the Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC Winter Client Counseling Competition of the Baylor Law client counseling program. Given by Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC.

$500 to the first-place team: $250 to the second-place team:Pawandeep Singh Noah W. PatrickAlexandra Lee Thompson Hunter Slocum

W.W. Naman Memorial AwardAn endowed annual award of $100, given to a student for excellence in the Practice Court course. Given in memory of W.W. Naman by the Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary. Jessica G. Scarbeau

W. Frank Newton Best Brief AwardAnnual awards of $100 given to each student writing the best brief in each of the LARC 3 sections during the Dawson & Sodd, LLP Fall Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Given in honor of W. Frank Newton by James W. Paulsen. Logan A. Krulish Chandler Marie Webb

Norton Rose Fulbright Advocacy Award Annual awards of $500, given to each member of the winning team in the Faegre Drinker Biddle Spring Moot Court Competition. Given by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP. Jean-Marie Anderson Christine L. Barfield

Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Advocacy AwardAn annual award of $500, given to a student for excellence achieved in trial skills in the Practice Court course. Factors to be considered are preparation, innovation, and original thought, whereby the student demonstrates the ability to become an excellent trial lawyer. Given by Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Mollie Elizabeth Mallory

Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Ty Drury Excellence in Mock TrialAn award totaling $1000, given to the student, or shared by the students, who participated on the NCTC and/or AAJ Mock Trial teams, exhibited leadership, outstanding advocacy skills and who represented Baylor Law with professionalism. Given by Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. in honor of Ty Allan Drury, JD 2018. Matthew Johnson Mollie Elizabeth Mallory

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Harvey M. Richey Memorial AwardAn endowed annual award of $100, given to the outstanding advocate in the Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Spring Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Given in memory of Harvey M. Richey by the Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary. Michael L. Tagliabue

Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP Evidence Award Annual awards of $500 each, given to the students displaying the best command of the law of evidence in classwork and in intra- or interscholastic moot court or mock trial competitions, and having at least a “B” grade average overall. Given by Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP. Sara K. Babineaux Jessica Dale Cox Conner L. Sheets

Brian J. Serr Excellence in Appellate Advocacy AwardAn annual award of $200, shared by the students on Professor Serr’s appellate advocacy team who display excellence in both writing and speaking. Factors to be considered are initiative, dedication, style, and sense of humor through the team experience. Alexis Regina Ammons Caroline K. Morrison Forrest J. Culotta Havana Star Schmidt Matthew Brandon Maupin Andrew Swallows

Transactional Law Competition Awards Awarded to students who excel in the Baylor Law Spring Transactional Law Competition. Given by Professor Elizabeth S. Miller.

$250 to the first-place team: $150 to the second-place team:Victoria A. Filoso Yizhen “Aminah” DingKristopher Ryan Yager Joseph Trenton David Doke, Jr.

Claude Williams Advocacy Award An annual award of $250, given to the student doing excellent work in advocacy in the fall/winter Practice Court class. Given in honor of the late Judge Claude Williams of Dallas by the late G.H. Kelsoe, Jr. of Dallas. Conner L. Sheets

Williams & Brown, LLP Outstanding Advocate AwardAn annual award of $500, given to the student selected as the best oral advocate in the Dawson & Sodd Fall Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Given by Williams & Brown, LLP of Waco. Logan A. Krulish

Peeler Williams, Jr. Client Counseling Award Annual awards of $100, given to each member of the Baylor client counseling team that competes in the Interscholastic Client Counseling Competition sponsored by the American Bar Association. Given in memory of Professor Emeritus Peeler Williams, Jr. by Melissa Essary and Martha Swanger, members of the 1984 team. Peyton Marion Maddox Pawandeep Singh Danica S. McBain Alexandra Lee Thompson


Bob and Karen Wortham Fall Practice Court Mock Trial Competition AwardAn annual award of $7,000, given to the students who excel in the Bob and Karen Wortham Fall Practice Court Mock Trial Competition. Given by Judge Bob and Karen Wortham.

First-Place: Second-Place: Third-Place: Jessica Dale Cox Conner L. Sheets Sara K. Babineaux Amanda R. Wayne

Bob and Karen Wortham Spring Practice Court Mock Trial Competition AwardAn annual award of $7,000, given to the students who excel in the Bob and Karen Wortham Spring Practice Court Mock Trial Competition. Given by Judge Bob and Karen Wortham. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this competition had to be canceled in 2020-21

Jackson Walker Appellate Advocacy AwardAn annual award of $500 given to the 2nd year student who has excelled in interscholastic moot court competitions and demonstrated professionalism and commitment to the art of appellate advocacy as selected by the Advocacy Program Coordinator. Caitlin Ann Huettemann

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2020–2021 INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAMS

MOOT COURT

American Bar Association (ABA) National Appellate Advocacy CompetitionAlexis Regina Ammons, Forrest J. Culotta, Matthew Brandon Maupin, Caroline K. Morrison, Havana Star Schmidt, Andrew SwallowsCoach: Professor Brian Serr

Appellate Lawyers Association National Moot Court CompetitionRodrigo Carbajal, Catherine E. Helm, John Shepard WaterhouseCoach: Professor Greg White

Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court CompetitionMia Dolores De Llano, Luke William Hill, Emily NormanCoach: Professor Greg White

Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court CompetitionElizabeth Rose Allen, Sarah Cureton, Marshall Grant Jones, Caroline Lowery, Asher K. MillerCoaches: Professor Kaylor Landeros, Professor Lee Ann James

Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition James J. Hayden, Elisabeth Lane Howard, Joshua Travis MarquetteCoach: Christy Hix

Duberstein and Elliott Cup Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition Alejandra Garcia Castro, Caitlin Ann Huettemann, Alexis K. WinterCoaches: Professor Larry Bates, Professor Deborah Perry

Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court CompetitionLeigh Terrell McBride, Catherine Pellerin, Michala Katlin QuillenCoach: Professor Larry Bates

Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Uvaldo Herrera National CompetitionPaolo Ferrel, Ashlyn Louise McCowan PerezCoach: Jacqueline Altman

Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship Logan A. Krulish, Matthew Brandon Maupin, Andrew SwallowsCoaches: Professor Larry Bates, Professor Patricia Wilson

Mack Kidd Administrative and Public Law Moot Court CompetitionMadolyn G. Falone, Luke P. Marvin, Matthew Brandon Maupin, Kristopher Manuel Ruiz, Hunter R. Tormey, Daniela S. VakulchikCoach: Kathy Serr


NOCAP Sports Moot Court CompetitionElizabeth B. Gardner, Lauren E. JohnsonStudent Coach: Laney Howard

National All-Star Moot Court Challenge Competition Noelle L. Burke, Kaylyn L. Kirkpatrick, Samuel J. Lutes, Andrew J. PattersonCoach: Professor Patricia Wilson

National Environmental Moot Court Competition Elizabeth B. Gardner, Luke P. Marvin, Chandler Marie WebbCoach: Kathy Serr

National Health Law Moot Court Competition Maximilian E. Atchity, James Mason Busbee, Melissa Samano Ruiz, Emma R. VynckeCoach: Professor Mike Berry

National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Sidne E. Drewry, Madolyn G. Falone, James F. Fryer, Kinsey D. LakeyCoach: Professor Patricia Wilson

National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition Caitlin Ann Huettemann, Lauren E. Johnson, Jessie L. Nelson, Alexis K. WinterCoach: Professor Larry BatesStudent Coaches: Alejandra Garcia Castro, Dallas Jackson

New York City Bar National Moot Court CompetitionElizabeth Noelle Kough, John Benjamin Meredith, Elaine Kate RenbergCoaches: Professor Kayla Landeros, Professor Lee Ann James

Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court CompetitionKristine P. Brown, Laura Elizabeth CookCoach: Kathy Serr

Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court CompetitionCaitlin M. Paulden, Constance S. Roberts, Kristopher Manuel Ruiz, Daniela S. Vakulchik Coach: Kyle Gardner

Touro First Amendment and Religion CompetitionElizabeth Noelle Kough, Logan A. Krulish, Leigh Terrell McBride, Catherine Pellerin, Michala Katlin QuillenCoach: Professor Larry Bates

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MOCK TRIAL

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy CompetitionAmber Brianna Hernandez, Matthew Johnson, Donte L. Jones, Luke B. Maddox, Peyton Marion Maddox, Mollie Elizabeth Mallory, Bridgett Meyer, Aaron M. Smith, Emma R. Vyncke, Paul A. WagdaltCoaches: David Deaconson, Professor Colin O’Neill

American Bar Association (ABA) Arbitration CompetitionElizabeth Grace Bregard, Rachel D. Champion, Nicole A. DeVincenzi, Byron A. Haney, Margaret C. Hunt, Skyler Savanna Schoolfield, McKenzie L. Speich, Taylor A. VoleskyCoach: Jacqueline Altman

Battle of the Experts National Mock Trial CompetitionChandler Michael Dean, Ryan Katherine Golden, Zoe C. Phelps, Emmy Lee RoddyCoaches: Ben Yelverton, Brian Price

Capitol City Challenge Mock Trial CompetitionAbbie Layne Adkins, Rodrigo Carbajal, Joanna Davis Hughes, Logan A. Krulish, Andrew J. PattersonCoaches: Professor Greg White, Bailey Strohmeyer

National All-Star Bracket ChallengeSara K. Babineaux, Victoria A. Filoso, Maria Ellena Moore, Hannah Renee PerezCoaches: Cahal McColghan, Mark Altman

National Civil Trial CompetitionVictoria E. Cooper, Jessica Dale Cox, Conner L. Sheets, Amanda R. WayneCoach: Professor Robert Little

National Pretrial CompetitionKathleen Rebecca Coffey, Edward J. Odre, Conner L. Sheets, Andrew SwallowsCoach: Kyle Gardner

National Trial Competition sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers

Sara K. Babineaux, Kristine P. Brown, Laura Elizabeth Cook, Victoria E. Cooper, Jessica Dale Cox, Conner L. SheetsCoach: Professor Robert Little

Puerto Trial Advocacy CompetitionElizabeth Grace Bregard, Kinsey D. Lakey, Edward J. Odre, Ali SohaniCoach: Marcus Fifer

South Texas Mock Trial Challenge CompetitionAlexis Regina Ammons, Chandler Michael Dean, Matthew Brandon Maupin, Jessica G. ScarbeauCoach: Ben Yelverton


Summit Cup Mock Trial CompetitionElizabeth Grace Bregard, Jessica Dale Cox, Amanda R. WayneCoaches: Professor Colin O’Neil, Bailey Strohmeyer

Trials and Tribulations Mock Trial CompetitionVictoria A. Filoso, Catherine E. Helm, Caitlin Ann Huettemann, Maria Ellena Moore, Kristopher Manuel Ruiz, Daniela S. VakulchikCoaches: Mark Altman, Cahal McColghan

TRANSACTIONAL LAW

L. Edwards Bryant, Jr. National Health Law Transactional CompetitionSheridan Faith Berry, Madelyn Grace Caskey, Sydney A. IronsideCoach: Professor Pat Souter

Duke Law Transactional CompetitionTamer A. Abouras, Audrey Erin Edwards, James J. Hayden, Gavin E. Jaco, Joshua Travis Marquette, Daniel Abraham YuCoach: Professor Allen Page

Transactional LawMeet Reagan M. Smith, Ryan C. WardCoaches: JP Haskins, Hunter Hullett

UCLA Transactional Law Competition Robert E. Ammons, Emma Grace Anderson, Tristan DeLapp Kaisharis, Darby Tindle StricklandCoach: Professor Allen Page

CLIENT COUNSELING

American Bar Association (ABA) Client Counseling CompetitionPeyton Marion Maddox, Danica S. McBain, Pawandeep Singh, Alexandra Lee Thompson Coach: The Honorable Vik DeivanayagamStudent Coaches: Jess Scarbeau, Donte L. Jones

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA) NEGOTIATION

American Bar Association (ABA) Negotiation CompetitionChristian Carson-Banister, Noah W. Patrick, Hunter Slocum, Alisa TrejoCoach: Anthony SilasStudent Coach: McKenzie Eccleston

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IP DRAFTING NEGOTIATION

Transatlantic Negotiation CompetitionChristian Carson-Banister, McKenzie R. Eccleston, Noah W. Patrick, Hunter SlocumCoach: Anthony Silas

SPORTS LAW NEGOTIATION

National Sports Law Negotiation CompetitionTamer T. Abouras, John Drake AntonCoach: Daniel HareStudent Coach: Miranda Chavez

2020–2021 INTRASCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS The Dawson & Sodd, LLP Fall Moot Court CompetitionThe Dawson & Sodd, LLP Fall Moot Court Competition is generously sponsored by the law firm of Dawson & Sodd, LLP of Corsicana in recognition of its support of Baylor Law’s moot court program. The Law School administration, faculty, and students are very grateful for the support of the firm.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP Spring Moot Court CompetitionThe Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP Spring Moot Court Competition is generously sponsored by the law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP in recognition of its support of Baylor Law’s moot court program. The Law School administration, faculty, and students are very grateful for the support of the firm.

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC Client Counseling CompetitionThe Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC Client Counseling Competition is generously sponsored by the law firm of Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC of Waco in recognition of its support of Baylor Law’s client counseling program. The Law School administration, faculty, and students are very grateful for the support of this firm.

Transactional Law CompetitionThe Transactional Law Competition is held in conjunction with the Transactional Law Practice Lab course, in which students draft documents and negotiate solutions that best serve the objectives of their clients in a hypothetical transaction.

HARVEY M. RICHEY MOOT COURT SOCIETY OFFICERS

Fall Officers: Megan Mattson

Alexis Anne Norwood David W. Suttner, Jr.

Spring Officers:Patrick J. Aguilar

Catherine E. HelmAlexis Anne NorwoodJefferson Floyd Serfass


BAYLOR BARRISTER SOCIETY

Tamer T. Abouras

Abbie Layne Adkins

Patrick J. Aguilar

Alexis Regina Ammons

Emma Grace Anderson

Garrett S. Anderson

John Drake Anton

Maximilian E. Atchity

Sara K. Babineaux

Jacob A. Basquez

Rivir S. Berry

Sheridan Faith Berry

Shannon Janelle Black

Lauren Ashley Walker Blackwell

Kaylyn M. Bradshaw

Elizabeth Grace Bregard

Andrew C. Brown

Kristine P. Brown

Noelle L. Burke

James Mason Busbee

Kyle Calvin

Rodrigo Carbajal

Jason R. Carr

Emily J. Carria

Christian Carson-Banister

Cody Macjackson Carter

Madelyn Grace Caskey

Laura Elizabeth Cook

Jonathan Paul Cooper

Victoria E. Cooper

Jessica Dale Cox

Abby Crawford

Forest J. Culotta

Sarah Cureton

Mia Dolores De Llano

Chandler Michael Dean

Nicole A. DeVincenzi

Sidne E. Drewry

McKenzie R. Eccleston

Audrey Erin Edwards

Thomas D. Evans

Madolyn G. Falone

Rikki Olivia Feezor

Kylah D. Ferrell

Paolo Ferrel

Victoria A. Filoso

Jessica L. Francis

James F. Fryer

Alejandra Garcia Castro

Elizabeth B. Gardner

Kyle A. Gardner

Bernardo R. Gonzalez

Jeffrey Gunnell

Jacob B. Hadjis

Byron A. Haney

Jackson J. Hayden

Catherine E. Helm

Luke William Hill

Alex P. Hoffman

Hannah B. Hoke

Elisabeth Lane Howard

Joanna Davis Hughes

Margaret Camille Hunt

Sydney A. Ironside

Dallas N. Jackson

Gavin E. Jaco

Rebecca Davis Jahnke

Lauren E. Johnson

Matthew Johnson

Donte L. Jones

Marshall Grant Jones

Kate P. Jones

Anh-linh Kearney

Kaylyn L. Kirkpatrick

Elizabeth Noelle Kough

Logan A. Krulish

Kinsey D. Lakey

Lauren C. Latham

Rachel Thien Le

Jaycee L. Lee

Emily L. Lesowski

Caroline Lowery

Samuel J. Lutes

Luke B. Maddox

Peyton Marion Maddox

Mollie Mallin

Mollie Elizabeth Mallory

Rachel A. Malone

Collin Steele Mantz

Joshua Travis Marquette

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Luke P. Marvin

Megan Mattson

Matthew Brandon Maupin

Danica S. McBain

Leigh Terrell McBride

Ashlyn Louise McCowan Perez

Brad Luke McCowan Perez

Taylor Nicole McCullough

Nicholas E. Mchenry

Matt James McKinnon

Vicki A. Mentz

John Benjamin Meredith

John David Merritt

Bridgett Meyer

Asher K. Miller

Rohit Mittal

Miles D. Moody IV

Maria Ellena Moore

Caroline K. Morrison

Jacob Alexander Munoz

Mark W. Murphy

Jessie L. Nelson

Dana X. Nguyen

Emily Norman

Alexis Anne Norwood

Edward J. Odre

Rebekah Ashley Padgett

Noah W. Patrick

Andrew J. Patterson

Caitlin M. Paulden

Tara N. Pedian

Catherine Pellerin

Allie Lynn Pencsak

Hannah Renee Perez

Justin Potter

Michala Katlin Quillen

Samuel P. Rajaratnam

Deborah J. Rao

Jordan Shaye Raschke

Frina F. Redoloza

Elaine Kate Renberg

Katelyn J. Richards

Annaleigh Drost Richardson

Cullen B. Richardson

Constance S. Roberts

Emma Lee Roddy

Kristopher Manuel Ruiz

Melissa Samano Ruiz

James F. Sanders

Amanda J. Saunders

Jess G. Scarbeau

Jennifer M. Schein

Havana Star Schmidt

Skyler Savanna Schoolfield

Madeline Grace Sedgass

Jefferson Floyd Serfass

Conner L. Sheets

Pawandeep Singh

Hunter Slocum

Aaron M. Smith

Bryce Smith

Reagan M. Smith

Ali Sohani

Emily Sonnier

McKenzie L. Speich

Amanda E. Springer

Darby Tindle Strickland

David W. Suttner, Jr.

Andrew Swallows

Allison Jane Taff

Alex Lee Thompson

Hunter R. Tormey

Alisa Trejo

Shea C. Umphrey

Daniela S. Vakulchik

Josh Villarreal

Emily R. Vyncke

Paul A. Wagdalt

Alicia L. Wahrmund

Mallorie Walker

Amy Nicole Waller

Ryan C. Ward

Jack Shepard Waterhouse

Harrison Q. Watson

Chandler Marie Webb

Rebecca Ann Wesley

Jessica Wiewel

James Wilson

Alexis K. Winter

Daniel Abraham Yu


BAYLOR LAW REVIEW AWARDS

Baylor Law Review Association AwardAnnual awards of $200 each, given to the member(s) of the staff of the Baylor Law Review as determined by the Faculty Advisor in consultation with the faculty. Given by the Baylor Law Review Association. Chandler Michael Dean

Jerry L. Beane AwardAn annual award of $1,000 for excellence in writing for the Baylor Law Review. Given by Jerry L. Beane. Cody Macjackson Carter

Bracewell LLP 2L Baylor Law Review Student of the Year AwardAn annual award of $250, given to a second-year student who is a member of the staff of the Baylor Law Review as determined by the Faculty Advisor in consultation with the faculty. Given by Bracewell LLP. Maximilian E. Atchity

Bracewell LLP 3L Baylor Law Review Student of the Year AwardAn annual award of $250, given to a third-year student who is a member of the staff of the Baylor Law Review as determined by the Faculty Advisor in consultation with the faculty. Given by Bracewell LLP. Skyler Savanna Schoolfield

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Award IAn annual award of $500, given to the student doing outstanding work for the Baylor Law Review as determined by the Faculty Advisor in consultation with the faculty. Given by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. Hannah B. Hoke

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Award IIAn annual award of $500, given to a deserving member of the staff of the Baylor Law Review whobest demonstrates a willingness to “go the extra mile” in terms of the quality and intensity of hisor her commitment to the Baylor Law Review. Given by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. Andrew Swallows

Irene G. and Jimmy Wisch AwardAn annual award of $2,500, given to a student who has written an outstanding law review article in the area of constitutional law, with a preference for a treatment of emerging issues in individual civil rights, and especially so in the areas of First Amendment religious liberty and press freedom. The award alternately may be given to a student who has excelled in the specified areas of constitutional civil liberties in the classroom, in advocacy competitions, or in the community through pro bono efforts or externships. Given by the Wisch Charitable Foundation at the direction of Steve Wisch (JD ’77), in honor of his parents. Ryan Katherine Golden

Locke Lord, LLP Writing Excellence Award An annual award of $1,000 given to a student, for writing excellence to be awarded by the faculty advisor in consultation with the faculty to the student writing the outstanding article for the Baylor Law Review. Given by Locke Lord, LLP. Chloe P. Dixon

Texas Trial Lawyers Association Award An annual award of $500, given to the student who writes the best article in the Baylor Law Review in the field of litigation relating to specialized issues from the plaintiffs’ bar perspective, Torts, or Workers’ Compensation. Matthew James McKinnon

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Editor-in-ChiefJeffrey Gunnell

Managing SeniorExecutive EditorAndrew Swallows

Senior Technical EditorCullen B. Richardson

Senior Articles EditorElizabeth B. Gardner

Managing Executive EditorMariah J. Karigan

Business EditorBraxton Lewis Wilks

Senior Notes &Comments Editor

Abigail Crawford Ryan

Senior Executive EditorsSarah Elyse Biemer

Chloe P. DixonRyan Katherine Golden

Hannah B. HokeMatthew Johnson


Articles EditorsFernando Sebastian Domene

Taylor Collien MalatekMatthew James McKinnon

Technical EditorsGarrett S. Anderson

Cody Macjackson CarterWilliam Rafic De Los Santos

Zoë G. Fedde Benjamin Edward Griffin

Gavin E. Jaco Hanna Kathryn Lee

Daniel William “Brock” LewisRyan M. Owen

Amanda J. SaundersSkyler Savanna Schoolfield

Technical Editors David W. Suttner, Jr.

Joshua David VillarrealAmanda R. Wayne

Jessica Andrea WilkesJames D. Wilson

Executive EditorsAustin Clay ByromVictoria E. Cooper

Bryce SmithReagan M. Smith

Administrative EditorJames D. Wilson

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Jessica Andrea Wilkes

Notes & Comments EditorsSara K. Babineaux

Alexandria Lynn PencsakEmma Lee Roddy

Associate EditorsMaximilian E. AtchityChase R. Baumgartner

Rivir S. BerryLauren Ashley Walker Blackwell

James Mason BusbeeChandler Michael Dean John Kerns Dickson, Jr.

Conner DyerJacob B. Hadjis

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Dallas N. JacksonRebecca Davis Jahnke

Samuel J. LutesRachel A. Malone

Taylor Nicole McCulloughJohn Benjamin Meredith

Asher K. Miller

Rohit MittalJeffrey Howard Myers

Jessie L. NelsonAndrew J. Patterson

Tara N. PedianCatherine Pellerin

Jefferson Floyd SerfassAllison Jane Taff

Cody Michael White

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Senior Notes & Comments Editor


Senior Executive EditorsSarah Elyse Biemer

Chloe P. DixonRyan Katherine Golden

Hannah B. HokeMatthew Johnson


Articles EditorsFernando Sebastian Domene

Taylor Collien MalatekMatthew James McKinnonSkyler Savanna Schoolfield

Technical Editors Maximilian E. Atchity

Rivir S. BerryJames Mason Busbee


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Benjamin Edward GriffinCaitlin Ann Huettemann

Hanna Kathryn LeeDaniel William “Brock” Lewis

John Benjamin Meredith

Technical EditorsAsher K. Miller

Jeffrey Howard Myers Jessie L. Nelson

Amanda J. Saunders Jefferson Floyd Serfass David W. Suttner, Jr.

Allison Jane Taff Joshua David Villarreal

Amanda R. WayneJessica Andrea Wilkes

James D. Wilson

Associate EditorsChase R. Baumgartner

Lauren Ashley Walker BlackwellMia Dolores De Llano

Conner DyerAlejandra Garcia Castro

Jacob B. HadjisNatalia Hamilton

Joanna Davis HughesRebecca Davis Jahnke

Lauren E. JohnsonMorgan E. Jones

Elizabeth Noelle KoughLogan A. KrulishSamuel J. Lutes

Luke B. MaddoxRohit Mittal

Emily NormanAndrew J. Patterson


Deborah J. RaoElaine Kate Renberg

Kristopher Manuel RuizAaron M. Smith

Cody Michael White

BAYLOR LAW REVIEWWinter 2020-2021

Executive EditorsGarrett S. AndersonAustin Clay ByromVictoria E. Cooper

Chandler Michael DeanDallas N. Jackson

Executive EditorsGavin E. Jaco

Taylor Nicole McCulloughBryce Smith

Reagan M. Smith

Alumni Relations CoordinatorJessica Andrea Wilkes


Alexandria Lynn Pencsak Emma Lee Roddy


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BAYLOR LAW REVIEWSpring 2021


Managing Senior Executive EditorAndrew Swallows





Senior Notes & Comments Editor


Senior Executive EditorsChloe P. Dixon

Hannah B. HokeMatt Johnson

Logan A. KrulishElaine Kate Renberg

Annaleigh Drost RichardsonJefferson Floyd Serfass

Articles Editors Fernando Sebastian Domene

Samuel J. LutesTaylor Collien Malatek

Matthew James McKinnon

Technical EditorsMaximilian E. Atchity

Rivir S. BerryJames Mason Busbee


John Kerns Dickson, Jr.Zoë G. Fedde

Benjamin Edward GriffinCaitlin Ann Huettemann

Daniel William “Brock” Lewis John Benjamin Meredith

Asher K. MillerJeffrey Howard Myers

Technical EditorsAmanda J. Saunders

Aaron M. SmithDavid W. Suttner, Jr.

Allison Jane Taff Joshua David Villarreal Jessica Andrea Wilkes

James D. Wilson

Associate EditorsElizabeth Rose Allen

Alexis Regina AmmonsChase R. Baumgartner

Lauren Ashley Walker BlackwellMia Dolores De Llano

Alejandra Garcia CastroJacob B. Hadjis

Natalia Hamilton

Joanna Davis HughesLauren E. JohnsonMorgan E. Jones

Elizabeth Noelle KoughLauren C. LathamLuke B. Maddox

Rohit MittalEmily Norman

Andrew J. PattersonCaitlin M. Paulden


Deborah J. RaoKristopher Manuel Ruiz

Cody Michael White

Executive EditorsGarrett S. AndersonVictoria E. Cooper

Chandler Michael DeanDallas N. Jackson

Rebecca Davis Jahnke

Executive EditorsGavin E. Jaco

Taylor Nicole McCulloughEmma Lee Roddy

Bryce SmithReagan M. Smith


Alumni Relations CoordinatorJessica Andrea Wilkes


Jessie L. NelsonAlexandria Lynn Pencsak

Skyler Savanna Schoolfield


PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS

Baylor Law School Veterans Clinic “Boots on the Ground” AwardAn annual award of $250, shared by the students who have made the most significant contributions to the Veterans Clinic program. Given by Professor Bridget Fuselier and her husband Paul. Allison Jane Taff Bailey Elizabeth VanNatta

Bill Kimble Service AwardAn annual award of $250, shared by two students who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to serving the community in the past year. This award is made possible by an annual gift from Josh & Jennifer Borderud in memory of Bill Kimble, a Baylor Lawyer who dedicated his life to serving those in need. Tamer T. Abouras Skyler Savanna Schoolfield

BARBRI Public Servant Award An annual award of a BARBRI Bar Review course, valued at approximately $2,500, to the student who has completed the most community service and pro bono hours through the Pro Bono and Public Service Program during his or her first year at Baylor Law. Given by BARBRI Bar Review. Skyler Savanna Schoolfield

Pro Bono Pledge CompletionThe Texas Lawyer’s Creed provides that lawyers are responsible to assure that all persons have access to competent representation regardless of wealth or position in life. It also requires the lawyer to “commit myself to an adequate and effective pro bono program.” (Texas Lawyer’s Creed - Nov. 1989) As a country founded on the principles of the rule of law, service is important to the legal profession and the legal system. The following students have completed at least 50 hours during their time at Baylor Law. Caleb I. Bortner Brad L. McCowan Perez Jessica A. Wilkes William James Gober Tara N. Pedian Miles D. Moody IV Jessica G. Scarbeau Bronze Level AwardRecognition of students who have completed at least 75 hours of pro bono and general community service work during their time at Baylor Law. Drew A. Beglau Jordan S. Raschke Victoria L. Rhodes Chandler Michael Dean Silver Level AwardRecognition of students who have completed at least 150 hours of pro bono and general community service work during their time at Baylor Law. No Recipients Gold Level AwardRecognition of students who have completed at least 200 hours of pro bono and general community service work during their time at Baylor Law. David G. Shatto

Platinum Level AwardRecognition of students who have completed at least 225 hours of pro bono and general community service work during their time at Baylor Law. No Recipients

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Pro Bono and Public Service 2020–2021 Participants:

Benjamin H. AbbasTamer T. AbourasAdan R. Abu-HakmehPatrick J. AguilarEmma Grace AndersonGarrett S. AndersonRachel Anne BanksAlison K. BastaChase R. BaumgartnerSamantha J. BaynesDrew A. BeglauShannon Janelle BlackLauren Ashley Walker BlackwellCaleb I. BortnerKristine P. BrownChristian Carson-BanisterZachary D. CharlandKathleen Rebecca CoffeyChristopher J. ColeEllyssa M. Collinsworth-StewartJonathan Paul CooperLevi T. CrozierArchibald D. CruzMia Dolores De LlanoChandler Michael DeanAndrew Bernard EberleinMcKenzie R. EcclestonJessica L. Francis

Macy Alese GilbertJillian Hamilton GingerNatalia HamiltonTyler Ray HannuschKellsey A. HansenCaitlin Ann HuettemannLauren E. JohnsonKaylyn L. KirkpatrickCarson Jones LacyLauren C. LathamPeyton Marion MaddoxJulie A. MatsenAlyssa N. MattinglyDanica S. McBainLeigh Terrell McBrideWesley W. McCutcheonVicki A. MentzJohn David MerrittEmily NormanSteven OvandoHaley A. OwenRyan M. OwenRebekah Ashley PadgettTara N. PedianCatherine PellerinMichala Katlin QuillenDeborah J. RaoJordan Shaye Raschke

Emma Lee RoddyDavid A. RothweilJessenia A. RuizJessica G. ScarbeauSkyler Savanna SchoolfieldDavid ShattoMolly M. SmithAllison Jane TaffMichael L. TagliabueAlexandra Lee ThompsonAlexis N. TorresDaniela S. VakulchikSarah E. Van SciverBailey Elizabeth VanNattaEstefania VillarrealTaylor A. VoleskyAmanda R. WayneRebecca Ann WesleyJessica Andrea WilkesAlexis K. WinterAshlynn Wright


SBA WINTER 2020 – SPRING 2021 OFFICERSExecutive Council

SBA SUMMER – FALL 2020 OFFICERSExecutive Council

Executive PresidentWilliam James Gober

Executive PresidentWilliam James Gober

Executive Vice PresidentBrad Luke McCowan Perez

Executive Treasurer Chandler Michael Dean

Executive SecretaryJessica K. Washington Executive ParliamentarianJonathan Paul Cooper

3LPresident

Miles EmeryVice President

Blake J. CrowleySecretary

Tamer T. Abouras

2LPresident

Peyton Marion Maddox Vice President

Alexandra Lee ThompsonSecretary

Madalyn Dalton

1LPresidentLogan A. KrulishVice PresidentJames F. Sanders SecretaryAshlyn Louise McCowan Perez

Executive Vice PresidentBrad Luke McCowan Perez

Executive Treasurer Joshua Travis Marquette

Executive SecretaryJessica K. Washington Executive ParliamentarianJonathan Paul Cooper

3LPresident

Miles EmeryVice President

Blake J. Crowley Secretary

Tamer T. Abouras

2LPresident

Peyton Marion MaddoxVice President Paul A. Wagdalt

Secretary Madalyn Dalton

1LPresident Megan Danielle BaumhardtVice President Peter A. Staviski Secretary Zane T. Thomas

American Bar Association Senior Representative

Elizabeth Grace Bregard

Texas State Bar Association Senior Representative

Jessica L. Francis

Texas State Bar Association Junior Representative

Lauren E. Johnson

American Bar Association Junior RepresentativeAlexis Rae Gonzales

American Bar Association Senior Representative Alexis Rae Gonzales

Texas State Bar Association Junior Representative

Lauren E. Johnson

Texas State Bar Association Senior Representative

Jessica L. Francis

American Bar Association Junior Representative

Sara J. Johnson

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2021 BAYLOR LAW

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