May 2023 Hooding Ceremony Program

Texas Tech University School of Law

Processional

Welcome

Jack Wade Nowlin, M.A., J.D., Ph.D.

Dean and W. Frank Newton Professor of Law

Welcoming Remarks

Mark R. Griffin, J.D. '79 Chairman, Texas Tech University System Board of Regents

Connor David Leigh '23 President, Student Bar Association

Keynote Address

Mark Lanier, J.D. '84 Founder, The Lanier Law Firm

Hooding of Graduation Candidates

Sofia Chapman, M.Ed., Ph.D. Associate Dean, Office for Student Life

Hooding Professors

Jarod S. Gonzalez, J.D.

J. Hadley and Helen Edgar Professor of Law

DeLeith Duke Gossett, J.D. Jack F Maddox Professor of Law

William R. Keffer, J.D. Professor of Practice; Janet Scivally and David Copeland Endowed Professor of Energy Law; Director, Energy Law Program; Assistant Director, Bar Preparation Resources

Wendy Tolson Ross Professor of Law

Director, Family Law and Housing Clinic Director, Diversity

Farewell Remarks for the Class

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales '23

Student Speaker

Closing Remarks

Dean Nowlin

Recessional

About Texas Tech University School of Law

Founded in 1967, Texas Tech University School of Law boasts a rich history. In the 1930s, Alvin R. Allison, a self-described “country lawyer from Levelland,” could not afford to attend one of the three American Bar Association-accredited law schools in Texas. Instead of attending law school, he earned his law license by apprenticing under a local attorney for two years and passing the Texas Bar Examination in 1934.

His struggle to become a lawyer inspired his quest to establish a law school in West Texas at his alma mater, Texas Technological College. The Texas Tech Board of Directors hired Richard B. Amandes as the Law School’s first dean in 1966, and in 1967, the first class, comprised of 72 students, enrolled at Texas Tech Law. The ABA granted accreditation to the school in August 1970. In 1969, Texas Tech Law gained membership to the Association of American Law Schools, and in 1974, was elected to the Order of the Coif, a qualification shared by less than half of the nation’s law schools.

Since opening, the Law School has graduated more than 8,800 students, including the first woman to head a major federallaw enforcement agency, the Army’s highest-ranking legal officer, general counsels of corporations, elected officials, state and federal judges, and some of the nation’s top litigators.

Texas Tech Law offers a robust clinical program, three academic centers, 10 dual-degree programs, three concentration programs, a regional-externship program, a nationally recognized legal-practice program, a public-service graduation requirement, two award-winning law journals, and a nationally competitive advocacy program that boasts 52 national and international championships.

Texas Tech Law attracts professors who are passionate about teaching. In fact, Texas Tech Law has won the University’s Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award three times in recent years, four professors have been recognized with the Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award since Fall 2018, and seven professors are elected members of the prestigious American Law Institute.

With quality students, talented faculty, and devoted staff, the Law School continues to produce gifted attorneys who practice across the state, region, and country.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Texas Tech University School of Law is to prepare individuals for the effective and ethical practice of law in a rapidly changing, diverse, and interconnected world; to engage in meaningful scholarship; and to foster a culture of public service.

Vision Statement

To be a premier student-centered law school developing effective, ethical lawyers and leaders for Texas and for the diverse world of the 21st century.

About the Doctor of Jurisprudence Academic Regalia

Tam

Instead of the undergraduate or master’s degree mortarboard and tassel, law and other doctoral degree graduates wear a velvet tam with a short gold tassel.

Gown

Texas Tech Law graduates wear a black gown. To distinguish it from undergraduate or master’s degree gowns, the Doctor of Jurisprudence gown bears three black velvet bars on the arms and black velvet panels down the front of the gown.

Hood

As is customary with doctoral degrees, a law graduate carries the hood, and a person with the same degree places the hood on the graduate. The hood’s exterior is black while its interior has purple velvet, signifying a degree in the law.

About the Keynote Speaker

Attorney, author, teacher, pastor and story teller, Mark Lanier, graduated Texas Tech University School of Law in 1984. Mark is the Founder of The Lanier Law Firm with offices in Houston, New York, and Los Angeles. He has earned international recognition setting record verdicts in courtrooms throughout the United States.

Armed with an undergraduate degree in Biblical Languages from Lipscomb University, Mark has been teaching a life group class at Champion Forest Baptist Church (attendance of over 600 and viewed live streamed by thousands), for over 18 years. Mark teaches the class in a style very similar to the way he conducts his trials. The Judeo-Christian Bible contains many kinds of ancient literature. They are a composite of the revealed word of our Creator, responsive to the cultures in which they were written, dependent of the nuances of the languages of that time. Mark’s unique ability for informed and logical insight, honed by seeking truth in today’s justice system, makes for remarkable theological exposition. Relevant in our own country’s history as guiding principles in the founding of our nation, God’s word in Scripture provides spiritual truth in today’s world. Mark is extraordinarily committed to spreading that Good News.

Mark’s courtroom experience is significant and diverse with nearly $20 billion in verdicts. Mark was twice named the National Trial Lawyers Association’s Trial Lawyer of the Year and was further inducted into the National Trial Lawyers’ Hall of Fame. He was further honored as The National Law Journal’s Outstanding Trial Lawyer of the Year. The American Association of Justice honored Mark with their Lifetime Achievement Award.

Holding three honorary doctorates, he was bestowed the Ambassador of Peace award by the Guatemalan government. Mark received the Distinguished Alumnus award from the Texas Tech University School of Law for 2015 and from Texas Tech University in 2016. He founded the Lanier Theological Library; one of the nation’s largest theological collections. Organizer of the Christian Trial Lawyers Association, Mark is published in both legal and theological arenas and has five books, numerous published articles and two movies among his works.

Hooding Candidates

Candidate · Hooding Attorney/Professor

Rusty William Acuña

Professor Richard D. Rosen

B.A., University of Houston - Victoria

Noah Hansen Alford

Professor Brian D. Shannon

B.B.A., University of Texas

M.S., Texas Tech University*

Brooke N. Allen

Tommy Sheen

B.A., Texas Tech University

Jaime Marie Bujanda Allenx

Hooding Professor

B.A., University of Washington - Bothell

Leena Lameese Al-Souki

Ramón Noyola

B.S., College of William & Mary

M.B.A., Texas Tech University

Business Law Concentration

Braden Nicholas Anderson

Kayla Wimberley '11

B.A., Texas Tech University

Claire Catherine Andrews

Professor Donnell W. Yandell '01

B.A., University of Notre Dame

Audra Renea Apke

Missy Oakley

B.S., University of Arkansas

Justice Ross Barkman

Patrick Barkman & Professor Patrick S. Metze

B.A., Angelo State University

Hannah Jo Beetler

Craig Oglesby '14

B.A., Iowa State University

Connor Daniel Beique

Professor William R. Keffer

B.S., Texas Tech University

Grant Alexander Biggs

Adriana Biggs & Brent Biggs

B.S., University of Texas

Amy Maree Blake

Professors Gerry W. Beyer & Roderick E. Wetsel

B.S., Colorado State University

Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence

Candidate · Hooding Attorney/Professor

Scout Sterling Blosser

Professor Gerry W. Beyer

B.A., Texas Tech University

Taylor Shay Boland

Hooding Professor

B.A., Texas Tech University

Business Law Concentration

Jillian Marie Borreson

Houston Berger & Inga Parsons

B.A., Columbia University

Abigail Rebekah Brown

Laura Beth Fossett '11

B.S., Wayland Baptist University

Jonathan Robert Buchanan

Bryon Buchanan & Katherine Buchanan

B.S., Southwestern University

M.B.A., Texas Tech University*

Business Law Concentration

Kyle William Burgess

Hooding Professor

B.A., Brigham Young University

Roman Genesis Cano

Hooding Professor

B.S., Trinity University

Brannen Hensley Caraway

Bill Brannen Caraway

B.S., Trinity University

Alexis Danielle Carter

Professor Geoffrey S. Corn & Deirdre Ward '97

B.A., Lubbock Christian University

Riley Michelle Carter

Diane Carter

B.S., Texas Christian University

Benjamin Eric Casey

Professors Jorge A. Ramírez & Roderick E. Wetsel

B.A., Texas Tech University

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh

Leah Greene '99

B.A., Belhaven University‡

Candidate · Hooding Attorney/Professor

Cat Jordan Clopton

Professors Derek Mergele-Rust '17 & Brie D. Sherwin '01

B.S., University of North Texas

B.A., University of North Texas

Criminal Law and Innocence Concentration

Jamie Marie Cole

Professor Roderick E. Wetsel

B.A., Oral Roberts University

Myles Cristopher Corona

Max Canon '22 & Jackson Field '22

B.S., Texas Christian University

Jaycie Joelle Cruz

Professors Brandon Beck '12 & Robert T. Sherwin '01

B.S., New Mexico State University

Hannah Nicole Davisx

Professors Paul Stafford '94 & Roderick E. Wetsel

B.S., Texas Christian University

Law and Science Concentration - Energy Law

Lucero De Pazx

Hooding Professor

B.S., Texas Tech University

Madelyn Joy Deviney

Professor Wendy-Adele Humphrey '01

B.A., Howard Payne University

Business Law Concentration

Olivia Laura Diaz

Michael Magoulas

B.S., Florida State University

Sarah Elizabeth Dickie

Professors Dustin B. Benham & Gerry W. Beyer

B.A., University of Texas

Abigail Louise Diggs

Professor Roderick E. Wetsel

B.A., University of San Francisco

Law and Science Concentration - Energy Law

Jacey Snapp DuBois

Professors Robert T. Sherwin '01 & Donnell W. Yandell '01

B.S., Texas Tech University

Laycie Carol Duncan

Chris Wanner '11 & Professor Donnell W. Yandell '01

B.A., Texas Tech University

Criminal Law and Innocence Concentration

Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence

Candidate · Hooding Attorney/Professor

Tabitha Ashton Dwyer

Professor Brandon Beck '12

B.A., Angelo State University

Garrett Scott Elliott

Professor William R. Keffer

B.B.A., Texas Tech University

Miguel Angel Escobar

Professor Dustin B. Benham

B.A., Sam Houston State University

Donovan Trace Estrada

Hooding Professor

B.A., Texas Tech University

Julia Kate Ferron

Kayla Wimberley '11

B.S., Texas Woman’s University

Paloma Celeste Flores

The Honorable John Phillip Hays '90 & Professor Jorge A. Ramírez

B.S., University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

B.G.S., University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

M.S.H.S., University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

Law and Science Concentration - Cybersecurity Law

Marcus James Fodor

Hooding Professor

B.A., Texas Tech University

Pamela Marie Gandy

Professors Q. Dwight McDonald '93 & Patrick S. Metze

B.A., Texas Tech University

Darren Matthew Garcia

Carlos Andres Garcia & Professor Donnell W. Yandell '01

B.S., University of Texas

Criminal Law and Innocence Concentration

Kevin Garcia

Hooding Professor

B.A., University of Texas - El Paso

Kevin Jose Garcia

Professor Patrick S. Metze

B.A., University of Texas

Criminal Law and Innocence Concentration

Joshua Michael Geesling

Professor Dustin B. Benham

B.A., Texas Tech University

Candidate · Hooding Attorney/Professor

Samuel Feshatsion Ghirmay

David Kaldas

B.A., Texas Tech University

M.B.A., Texas Tech University*

Rachel Cassandra Givens

Professor Gerry W. Beyer

B.A., Texas Tech University

Pedro E. Gonzalez Cruz

Anna Maria Colom

B.A., University of North Texas

Abigail McKinnon Goodman

Professor Robert T. Sherwin '01

B.A., Texas A&M University

Sruti Kuppuswamy Gopalakrishnan

Professor Q. Dwight McDonald '93

B.B.A., University of Texas

B.A., University of Texas

Julia E. Green Shelton

Professors John L. Watts & Roderick E. Wetsel

B.S., Texas Tech University

Law and Science Concentration - Energy Law

David Ryan Grimson

Marc Stanley

B.A., Texas Tech University

Lawson Bode Hamilton

Professor Donnell W. Yandell '01

B.S., Texas A&M University

M.A., Texas Tech University

J. Mark Hand

Matt K. Morrow '10

B.S., Texas Tech University

Eliot Hilbers Hardee

Professor Roderick E. Wetsel

B.A., Texas A&M University

Jacey LeeAnn-Harmon Mizer

Professors Q. Dwight McDonald '93 & Larry R. Spain

B.B.A., Texas Tech University

Anthony Connor Heepx

Hooding Professor

B.S., University of Texas

James Rogers Henderson

The Honorable James C. Henderson

B.A., Baylor University

Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence

Candidate · Hooding Attorney/Professor

Luke Adamson Herbig

Hooding Professor

B.B.A., Texas Tech University

Linzy T. Hill

Amanda Kates '11 & Rick Wardroup '80

B.A., Texas A&M University

Emilie Jane Huber

Professor Jarod S. Gonzalez

B.S., Texas Tech University

Caleb James Hudgens

Professor Gerry W. Beyer

B.A., Texas State University‡

Garrett James Hurst

David Michael Hurst

B.S., McMurry University

Business Law Concentration

William Marshall Irwin

Leland Marshall Irwin

B.A., William Jessup University

Angela Mae Jenkins

Neal Burt '89 & Deirdre Ward '97

B.A., Howard Payne University

Dylan Walter Johnsonx

Hooding Professor

B.B.A., Texas Tech University

M.B.A., Texas Tech University*

Summer Breanne Johnson

Professor Geoffrey S. Corn

B.S., Texas Tech University

Cameron Blake Jones

Professors Catherine Christopher & Q. Dwight McDonald '93

B.A., University of North Texas

M.S., Texas Tech University*

Gordon James Jones

Professor Roderick E. Wetsel

B.S., Texas A&M University

Kyle Michael Jones

Wes Hightower '86

B.A., Texas Tech University

Liam Baker Keaney

Kevin Keaney

B.B.A., St. Edward’s University

Lilliana Joy Khoury

Hooding Professor

B.S., University of Texas - El Paso

Aaron Joel Kotulek

Hooding Professor

B.A., University of Massachusetts - Amherst

M.B.A., Texas Tech University*

Richard Liang Lam

Professor Roderick E. Wetsel

B.B.A., Baylor University

M.B.A., University of Houston

Nicholas LeFevre

Professor Geoffrey S. Corn

B.A., Arizona State University

Connor David Leigh Ryan Redd

B.S., University of Texas

Jessica Lisa Lieck

Haley Hickey '22 & Troy Nicholson '16

B.A., Texas State University

Criminal Law and Innocence Concentration

Alberto Xavier Maldonado

Professors Dustin B. Benham & Richard D. Rosen

B.A., Baylor University

M.S., Texas Tech University*

Alexis Paige Martin

Professor Bryan T. Camp

B.A., Baylor University

Klaryx Y. Martinez

Edelmiro J. Martinez

B.A., Texas A&M International University

Samuel Louis Martinez

Sam Martinez

B.A., York St. John University

Zachary Paul Mathis

Professor Jorge A. Ramírez

B.S., Texas Tech University

Addison Elaine May

Professors B. Allison Clayton '07 & Brie D. Sherwin '01

B.S., Texas A&M University

Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence

Kayla Mackenzie McCaffity

Professor Patrick S. Metze

B.S., University of Alabama

Jacob C. McDougal

Professor Dustin B. Benham & Daniel Gibson '04

B.S., Texas Tech University

Brandon Jacob Milligan

Professor Jarod S. Gonzalez

B.A., Texas State University

Lucas Minutillo

Isaias Solorzano '12

B.S., Iowa State University

Cameron Edward Morris

Shawn Adams '14

B.S.N., Lipscomb University

Business Law Concentration

Kennedy Fredrick Nary

Professor Alyson L. Outenreath '00

B.S., Clemson University

Karina Renee Neira

Efrain Cantu '21 & Maria Oviedo '19

B.B.A., Texas A&M International University

M.P.Acc., Texas A&M International University

Morgan Nelson

Professors Q. Dwight McDonald '93 & Donnell W. Yandell '01

B.A., Pepperdine University

Shayna Carroll Oaks

Professor Patrick S. Metze

B.A., Angelo State University

Donivan Joseph Ortega

Randolph Joseph Ortega '95

B.A., University of Texas - El Paso

Polette Ortega

Ruth Rivera

B.A., Texas A&M University

Love Osahenrumwen Osemwegie

Professor Sally M. Henry

B.S., Lamar University

M.P.A., Texas Tech University

* Denotes dual-degree program

‡ Denotes multiple degrees

x Denotes December 2022 graduate

Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence

Lindsay Renee Parish

Kevin Parish '19

B.B.A., Harding University

Mariah J. Paulger

Professor Bryan T. Camp

B.B.A., Lubbock Christian University

Business Law Concentration

Lauren Grace Pedde

Craig Oglesby '14

B.S., Texas A&M University

Abraham Pena

Professors Richard D. Rosen & John L. Watts

B.S., University of the Incarnate Word

Noel Anthony Perez

Hooding Professor

B.A., Lamar University

Curtis O. Phelps

Professor Wendy Tolson Ross

B.A., American Military University

Maggie Pipkin Fouts

Professor Dustin B. Benham

B.S., Texas Tech University

Rachel Valyn Porter

The Honorable James W. Hendrix & Professor Robert T. Sherwin '01

B.A., University of Oklahoma

Elizabeth Jewel Delois Pryor

Julian Jones & Zenobia Tasby

B.S., University of North Texas

M.B.A., Texas Tech University*

William Patric Raftis

Hooding Professor

B.S., Texas Tech University

Zachary Thomas Ramon

Sara Ramon

B.S., Texas A&M University

M.S., Texas Tech University*

Jacob Noah Rey

Professor Robert T. Sherwin '01

B.A., University of Texas

Business Law Concentration

Princess Margarita Rodarte

Jeffrey Blackwell

B.S.W., University of Texas

Victor Kingsley Salazar

Professor Gerry W. Beyer

B.S., Clemson University

M.S., Texas A&M University

M.B.A., Texas Tech University*

Payton C. Saunders

Leonard Saunders

B.A., University of Washington

Hailey Delaine Schmitt

The Honorable Phillip Hays '90 & Kayla Wimberley '11

B.A., Texas Tech University

Tarah Schwartz

Professor Gerry W. Beyer

B.A.S., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Jordan Wayne Sims

Professor Geoffrey S. Corn

B.A., University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

Tyler Blake Slaughter

Hooding Professor

B.B.A., Texas State University

Amanda Breanne Smith

Professors Stephen Black & Terri M. Morgeson '03

B.S., Brigham Young University

Tyler Robert Smotherman

The Honorable James W. Hendrix & Craig Oglesby '14

B.A., University of Idaho

M.A., Washington State University

Colton Mikhail Sniegowski

Hooding Professor

B.S.M.E., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

M.B.A., West Texas A&M University

M.S., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Law and Science Concentration - Intellectual Property Law

Emily Rose Spjut

Diane Spjut & John Spjut

B.S., Texas A&M University

Parker David Manuel Stallings

The Honorable James W. Hendrix & Deirdre Ward '97

B.S., Texas A&M University

Taha Muhib Taha

Professors Q. Dwight McDonald '93 & Patrick S. Metze

B.A., Texas Tech University

Candidates for the Doctor of Jurisprudence

Candidate · Hooding Attorney/Professor Candidate · Hooding Attorney/Professor

Lily Jessica Talamantes

Karla Rivera '20

B.A., University of Texas

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales

Professor Bryan T. Camp

B.A., Colgate University

Isaiah Gabriel Thomas

Jerry Dixon '81

B.A., Arizona State University

M.S., Texas Tech University*

Jaret Richard Thurston

Professor William R. Keffer

B.A., Texas Tech University

Forrest Kyle Tierney

Professor Sally M. Henry

B.A., Texas Tech University

Abigail Rose Tinsley

Professor Jorge A. Ramírez

B.A., Texas Tech University

Stephen Trescott Trevino

Professors Dustin B. Benham & William R. Keffer

B.S., Texas Tech University

Kinsee Laráe Tumlinson

Professor Gerry W. Beyer

B.A., Texas Tech University

Katherine Susanne Turner

Andrea Nfodjo '18 & Assistant Dean Danielle Saavedra '15

B.S., University of Houston

Grant Kyler Underwood

Professors Gerry W. Beyer & Roderick E. Wetsel

B.S., Texas Tech University

Christine Beth Vanderwater

Bill de Haas

B.J., University of Texas

* Denotes dual-degree program

‡ Denotes multiple degrees

Jake William Villanueva

Professor Gerry W. Beyer

B.S., Texas A&M University

Morgan Renee Walton

Professors Terri M. Morgeson '03 & Robert T. Sherwin '01

B.S., Texas A&M University

Business Law Concentration

Will Powell Watsonx

Professor Gerry W. Beyer

B.S., Sam Houston State University

M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary

Jax Hayden Welch

Professors William R. Keffer & Brian D. Shannon

B.B.A., Texas Tech University

Travis Lain Wiebold

Hooding Professor

B.A., Texas State University

M.B.A., Texas State University

Diamond Brianna Williams

Tasheena Byrd

B.A., Texas Tech University

M.B.A., Texas Tech University*

Michael Byron Wright

Stacie Laughlin Wright

B.S., University of North Texas

M.S., Texas Tech University*

Zachary Carl Zahn

Professor Dustin B. Benham

B.B.A., Texas Tech University

Collin Ziegler

Deborah Ziegler '94 & Greg Ziegler

B.S., West Virginia University

x Denotes December 2022 graduate

Final Degree Evaluation

The listing of candidates and degrees in this program is preliminary and subject to final degree-requirement evaluation. A candidate earns a degree after the Registrar determines that the candidate has satisfactorily completed all graduation requirements and posted final grades on the official record. The diploma of Texas Tech University School of Law, signed and sealed by its appropriate officers, is the official public document evidencing that a degree has been awarded.

Agricultural Law Association

2021–2022

Victor Kingsley Salazar, Treasurer

Amy Maree Blake, Secretary

Garrett Scott Elliott, Fundraising Chair

Maggie Pipkin Fouts, Social Media Chair

2022–2023

Maggie Pipkin Fouts, President

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association

2021–2022

Sruti Kuppuswamy Gopalakrishnan, Treasurer

2022–2023

Sruti Kuppuswamy Gopalakrishnan, President

Black Law Students Association

2021–2022

Diamond Brianna Williams, Treasurer

Love Osahenrumwen Osemwegie, Social Media Chair

2022–2023

Love Osahenrumwen Osemwegie, Community Outreach Chair

Elizabeth Jewel Delois Pryor, Chief of Staff

Business Law Association

2021–2022

Taylor Shay Boland, President

Audra Renea Apke, Vice President

Mariah J. Paulger, Treasurer

Lily Jessica Talamantes, Public Relations Chair

2022–2023

Taylor Shay Boland, President

Audra Renea Apke, Vice President

Mariah J. Paulger, Treasurer

Lily Jessica Talamantes, Public Relations Chair

Jonathan Robert Buchanan, Secretary

Student Organizations

Christian Legal Society

2021–2022

Abigail Rebekah Brown, President

Laycie Carol Duncan, Vice President

Katherine Susanne Turner, Treasurer

2022–2023

Payton C. Saunders, President

Laycie Carol Duncan, Vice President

Katherine Susanne Turner, Treasurer

Jamie Marie Cole, Secretary

Abigail Rebekah Brown, Chaplain

Kinsee Laráe Tumlinson, Social Media Chair

Criminal Law Association

2021–2022

Jessica Lisa Lieck, President

Justice Ross Barkman, Treasurer

Kevin Jose Garcia, Secretary

Pamela Marie Gandy, Fundraising Chair

Cat Jordan Clopton, Pro Bono Chair

2022–2023

Jessica Lisa Lieck, President

Cat Jordan Clopton, Vice President

Justice Ross Barkman, Treasurer

Kevin Jose Garcia, Secretary

Energy Law Interest Group

2021–2022

Brannen Hensley Caraway, Treasurer

Jacey LeeAnn-Harmon Mizer, Social Media Chair

2022–2023

Brannen Hensley Caraway, President

Jacey LeeAnn-Harmon Mizer, Vice President

Hannah Nicole Davis, Secretary

Jax Hayden Welch, Social Media Chair

Environmental Law Society

2021–2022

Abigail Louise Diggs, President

Samuel Louis Martinez, Vice President

Brooke N. Allen, Treasurer

Hailey Delaine Schmitt, Secretary

2022–2023

Abigail Louise Diggs, President

Samuel Louis Martinez, Vice President

Brooke N. Allen, Treasurer

Caleb James Hudgens, Secretary

Estate and Property Law Society

2021–2022

Eliot Hilbers Hardee, Treasurer

Jacey LeeAnn-Harmon Mizer, Community Service Chair

Julia E. Green Shelton, Guest Relations

Federalist Society

2021–2022

Jacey Snapp DuBois, President

Tyler Robert Smotherman, Vice President

Morgan Nelson, Treasurer

Hispanic Law Students Association

2021–2022

Lily Jessica Talamantes, Alumni Relations Chair

Karina Renee Neira, PR/Social Media Chair

Paloma Celeste Flores, Community Service Chair

Leena Lameese Al-Souki, Scholarship Chair

Immigration Law Association

2021–2022

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh, President

Linzy T. Hill, Vice President

Lily Jessica Talamantes, Secretary

Karina Renee Neira, PR Chair/Social Media

Student Organizations

International Law Society

2021–2022

Jordan Wayne Sims, Vice President - Finance

Gordon James Jones, Vice President - Marketing & Tech

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh, Secretary

Cameron Edward Morris, 2L Rep

Longhorn Bar Association

2021–2022

Princess Margarita Rodarte, President

Sruti Kuppuswamy Gopalakrishnan, Vice President

Jacob Noah Rey, Treasurer

Christine Beth Vanderwater, Secretary

2022–2023

Kevin Jose Garcia, Treasurer

Christine Beth Vanderwater, Secretary

Organization of Women Law Students

2021–2022

Princess Margarita Rodarte, President

Katherine Susanne Turner, Vice President

Audra Renea Apke, Treasurer

Amanda Breanne Smith, Secretary

Alexis Danielle Carter, Social Media Chair

OUTLaw

2021–2022

Caleb James Hudgens, President

Sruti Kuppuswamy Gopalakrishnan, Vice President/Social Chair

Cat Jordan Clopton, OUTreach Chair

2022–2023

Cat Jordan Clopton, President

Kevin Jose Garcia, Vice President

Pamela Marie Gandy, OUTreach Chair

Phi Delta Phi

2022–2023

Sarah Elizabeth Dickie, Vice President

Braden Nicholas Anderson, Treasurer

Zachary Carl Zahn, Secretary

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales, Magister

Raider Bar Association

2022–2023

Olivia Laura Diaz, President

Taha Muhib Taha, Transportation Director

Sports & Entertainment Law Society

2021–2022

Jillian Marie Borreson, President

Noah Hansen Alford, Treasurer

Isaiah Gabriel Thomas, Secretary

Garrett Scott Elliott, Event Chair

Hailey Delaine Schmitt, Social Chair

2022–2023

Zachary Thomas Ramon, President

Alberto Xavier Maldonado, Vice President

Isaiah Gabriel Thomas, Treasurer

Noah Hansen Alford, Event Chair

Garrett Scott Elliott, Intramural Chair

Student Wellness Advisory Council

2022–2023

Rachel Cassandra Givens, Vice Chair

Tech Health Law Association

2021–2022

Paloma Celeste Flores, President

Cameron Edward Morris, Vice President

Addison Elaine May, Treasurer

Morgan Renee Walton, Secretary

2022–2023

Paloma Celeste Flores, President

Cameron Edward Morris, Vice President

Addison Elaine May, Treasurer

Morgan Renee Walton, Secretary

Student Organizations

Tech National Lawyers Guild

2021–2022

Justice Ross Barkman, Treasurer

Jessica Lisa Lieck, Outreach & Development/Social

Pamela Marie Gandy, Local Liason

Cat Jordan Clopton, Pro Bono Chair

Kevin Jose Garcia, Secretary

2022–2023

Jessica Lisa Lieck, President

Pamela Marie Gandy, Secretary

Justice Ross Barkman, Treasurer

Cat Jordan Clopton, Outreach & Development Coordinator

Princess Margarita Rodarte, Pro Bono Chair

Texas Aggie Bar Association

2021–2022

Addison Elaine May, Treasurer

Morgan Renee Walton, Social Media Chair

2022–2023

Emily Rose Spjut, President

Morgan Renee Walton, Vice President

Gordon James Jones, Treasurer

Abigail McKinnon Goodman, Secretary

Service Awards

Brendan Murray Public Service Award

Cat Jordan Clopton

Edward R. Smith and Norton Baker Tax Award

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales

Fortney Award for Ethics

Rachel Valyn Porter

George W. and Sarah H. Dupree Award

Karina Renee Neira

Jamie Marie Cole

Jaycie Joelle Cruz

Madelyn Joy Deviney

Laycie Carol Duncan

Paloma Celeste Flores

Pamela Marie Gandy

Excellence in Service Award

Braden Nicholas Anderson

Individual Achievement Awards

State Bar Excellence in Appellate Advocacy

Addison Elaine May

State Bar of Texas LGBT Law Section Leadership

Endowed Scholarship

Cat Jordan Clopton

Excellence in Legal Research Award

Rachel Cassandra Givens

Emilie Jane Huber

Lilliana Joy Khoury

Cameron Edward Morris

Karina Renee Neira

Amanda Breanne Smith

U.V. Jones Excellence in Legal Research Award

Lilliana Joy Khoury

Tyler Robert Smotherman

Lily Jessica Talamantes

Isaiah Gabriel Thomas

Katherine Susanne Turner

Zachary Carl Zahn

Special Recognition Awards

Linda J. Kamp Service Award

Braden Nicholas Anderson

Cat Jordan Clopton

Laycie Carol Duncan

Julia Kate Ferron

Pamela Marie Gandy

Kevin Garcia

Joshua Michael Geesling

Pro Bono Graduating Student of the Year

Princess Margarita Rodarte

Pro Bono Achievement Award

Abigail McKinnon Goodman

Nicholas LeFevre

Connor David Leigh

Jessica Lisa Lieck

Kayla Mackenzie McCaffity

Lauren Grace Pedde

Curtis O. Phelps

Princess Margarita Rodarte

Will Powell Watson

Jax Hayden Welch

Pro Bono Honors Award

Noah Hansen Alford

Leena Lameese Al-Souki

Riley Michelle Carter

Benjamin Eric Casey

Jamie Marie Cole

Lucero De Paz

Abigail Louise Diggs

Darren Matthew Garcia

Emilie Jane Huber

Liam Baker Keaney

Alberto Xavier Maldonado

Brandon Jacob Milligan

Cameron Edward Morris

Love Osahenrumwen Osemwegie

Lindsay Renee Parish

Maggie Pipkin Fouts

Rachel Valyn Porter

Hailey Delaine Schmitt

Amanda Breanne Smith

Tyler Robert Smotherman

Colton Mikhail Sniegowski

Lily Jessica Talamantes

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales

Abigail Rose Tinsley

Katherine Susanne Turner

Morgan Renee Walton

Michael Byron Wright

Pro Bono Student Board of Directors

Emilie Jane Huber

Lilliana Joy Khoury

Princess Margarita Rodarte

Regional Externs

Donovan Trace Estrada, Austin

Kevin Jose Garcia, El Paso

Sruti Kuppuswamy Gopalakrishnan, Dallas James Rogers Henderson, Lubbock

Diamond Brianna Williams, Lubbock

Student Bar Association Executive Board

Connor David Leigh, President

Katherine Susanne Turner, Vice President of Students Organizations

Braden Nicholas Anderson, Vice President of Finance

Cameron Edward Morris, Vice President of Administration

Estate Planning & Community Property Law Journal

Kyle William Burgess, Executive Managing Editor

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh, Articles Editor

Miguel Angel Escobar, Comment Editor

Rachel Cassandra Givens, Articles Editor

Luke Adamson Herbig, Comment Editor

Mariah J. Paulger, Business Manager

Miguel Angel Escobar, 2023 Outstanding Comment Editor Award

Tarah Schwartz, Comment Editor

Emily Rose Spjut, Articles Editor

Abigail Rose Tinsley, Articles Editor

Kinsee Laráe Tumlinson, Editor in Chief

Grant Kyler Underwood, Executive Symposium Editor

Christine Beth Vanderwater, Executive Publication Editor

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh, 2023 Outstanding Articles Editor Award

Rachel Cassandra Givens, 2022 Outstanding Second Year Comment Award

Kinsee Laráe Tumlinson, 2022 Outstanding Second Year Service and Leadership Award

Kinsee Laráe Tumlinson, 2023 Gerry W. and Margaret Beyer Award

Christine Beth Vanderwater, 2022 Outstanding Second Year Editor Award

Christine Beth Vanderwater, 2023 Scott McEntire Third-Year Service and Leadership Award

Journal of Biosecurity, Biosafety & Biodefense Law

Cameron Edward Morris, Executive Managing Editor

Parker David Manuel Stallings, Associate Editor

Michael Byron Wright, Editor in Chief

Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner

Hannah Nicole Davis, Editor in Chief

Abigail Louise Diggs, Symposium Editor

Donovan Trace Estrada, Lead Articles Editor

Julia E. Green Shelton, Executive Managing Editor

Grant Kyler Underwood, Managing Editor

Jake William Villanueva, Lead Student Publications Editor

Jax Hayden Welch, Treasurer

Texas Bank Lawyer

Brooke N. Allen, Operations Editor

Miguel Angel Escobar, Executive Publication Editor

Samuel Feshatsion Ghirmay, Executive Production Editor

Love Osahenrumwen Osemwegie, Executive Legal Editor

Leena Lameese Al-Souki, Articles Editor

Braden Nicholas Anderson, Comment Editor

Grant Alexander Biggs, Articles Editor

Amy Maree Blake, Comment Editor

Jillian Marie Borreson, Executive Managing Editor

Roman Genesis Cano, Articles Editor

Brannen Carraway, Student Writing Editor

Benjamin Eric Casey, Articles Editor

Myles Cristopher Corona, Comment Editor

Sarah Elizabeth Dickie, Symposium Editor

Jacey Snapp DuBois, Articles Editor

Tabitha Ashton Dwyer, Managing Editor

Pamela Marie Gandy, Articles Editor

Joshua Michael Geesling, Comment Editor

Sruti Kuppuswamy Gopalakrishnan, Articles Editor

Lawson Bode Hamilton, Lead Articles Editor

James Rogers Henderson, Articles Editor

Summer Breanne Johnson, Articles Editor

Aaron Joel Kotulek, Articles Editor

Nicholas LeFevre, Articles Editor

Addison Elaine May, Online Edition Editor

Brandon Jacob Milligan, Comment Editor

Morgan Nelson, Comment Editor

Lindsay Renee Parish, Articles Editor

Victor Kingsley Salazar, Business Manager

Tyler Robert Smotherman, Comment Editor

Zachary Carl Zahn, Editor in Chief

Collin Ziegler, Articles Editor

Jillian Marie Borreson, 2023 Walter B. Huffman Leadership & Integrity Award

Sarah Elizabeth Dickie, 2022 Donna Jones Leadership Award

Sarah Elizabeth Dickie, 2023 Most Outstanding 3L Member

Jacey Snapp DuBois, 2023 Most Outstanding Articles Editor

Tabitha Ashton Dwyer, 2022 Most Outstanding 2L Member

Tabitha Ashton Dwyer, 2023 Davis, Gerald & Cremer Scribes Award

Joshua Michael Geesling, 2022 Most Accessible Student Comment

Summer Breanne Johnson, 2022 Most Innovative Student Comment

Addison Elaine May, 2022 Overall Outstanding Student Comment

Tyler Robert Smotherman, 2023 Most Outstanding Comment Editor

Zachary Carl Zahn, 2022 M. L. Penn Award for Outstanding Research

Zachary Carl Zahn, 2023 Kelln Zimmer Service & Leadership Award

Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic

Directors: Larry R. Spain & Gene Valentini

Amy Maree Blake

Alexis Danielle Carter

Benjamin Eric Casey

Madelyn Joy Deviney

Olivia Laura Diaz

Caprock Regional Public Defender Clinic

Garrett Scott Elliott

Sruti Kuppuswamy Gopalakrishnan

Kyle Michael Jones

Lucas Minutillo

Donivan Joseph Ortega

Clinical Programs

Love Osahenrumwen Osemwegie

William Patric Raftis

Jacob Noah Rey

Parker David Manuel Stallings

Jaret Richard Thurston

Directors: Patrick S. Metze & Donnell W. Yandell '01

Claire Catherine Andrews

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh

Laycie Carol Duncan

Civil Practice Clinic

Darren Matthew Garcia

Lawson Bode Hamilton

J. Mark Hand

Directors: Larry R. Spain & Terri M. Morgeson '03

Brannen Hensley Caraway

Jaycie Joelle Cruz

Tabitha Ashton Dwyer

Criminal Defense Clinic

Rachel Cassandra Givens

Jacey Harmon

Polette Ortega

Directors: Patrick S. Metze & Q. Dwight McDonald '93

Justice Ross Barkman

Riley Michelle Carter

Cat Jordan Clopton

Family Law and Housing Clinic

Director: Wendy Tolson Ross

Braden Nicholas Anderson

Emilie Jane Huber

Innocence Clinic

Pamela Marie Gandy

Kevin Jose Garcia

Jessica Lisa Lieck

Morgan Nelson

Maggie Pipkin Fouts

Payton C. Saunders

Lily Jessica Talamantes

Kayla Mackenzie McCaffity

Taha Muhib Taha

Curtis O. Phelps

Princess Margarita Rodarte

Directors: Patrick S. Metze & B. Allison Clayton '07

Sarah Elizabeth Dickie

Linzy T. Hill

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Director: Terri M. Morgeson '03

Leena Lameese Al-Souki

Connor Daniel Beique

Klaryx Y. Martinez

Addison Elaine May

Hailey Delaine Schmitt

Emily Rose Spjut

Katherine Susanne Turner

Karina Renee Neira

Mariah J. Paulger

Amanda Breanne Smith

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales

Morgan Renee Walton

Jaycie Joelle Cruz

Jacey Snapp DuBois

Abigail McKinnon Goodman

Lawson Bode Hamilton

Summer Breanne Johnson

Rachel Valyn Porter

National Order of Barristers

Katherine Susanne Turner

National Order of Scribes

Summer Breanne Johnson Addison Elaine May

Board of Barristers

Leena Lameese Al-Souki, Director of Judges

Braden Nicholas Anderson, Director of Special Events

Claire Catherine Andrews, Vice Chair of Trial Advocacy

Riley Michelle Carter, Vice Chair of Appellate Advocacy

Miguel Angel Escobar, Director of Negotiations

Abigail McKinnon Goodman, Vice Chair of Competitors

Addison Elaine May, Director of Written Advocacy

Rachel Valyn Porter, Chairperson

Noah Hansen Alford

Brooke N. Allen

Bethany

Anne Cavanaugh

Garrett Scott Elliott

Julia Kate Ferron

Paloma Celeste Flores

Jacob Noah Rey, Director of Trial Advocacy

Payton C. Saunders, Director of Appellate Advocacy

Hailey Delaine Schmitt, Vice Chair of Judges

Emily Rose Spjut, Director of Competitors

Katherine Susanne Turner, Director of Communications

Morgan Renee Walton, Vice Chair of Negotiations

Travis Lain Wiebold, Vice Chair of Administration

Summer Breanne Johnson

Julia E. Green Shelton

J. Mark Hand

Jacey LeeAnn-Harmon Mizer

Caleb James Hudgens

Cameron Edward Morris

Lauren Grace Pedde

Zachary Carl Zahn

Board of Barristers Awards

2022 Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson “Top Gun” Award Riley Michelle Carter

2022 Briefmaster Award for Excellence in Briefwriting

Addison Elaine May

2022 Most Improved Advocate of 2L CLass Award Rachel Valyn Porter

2023 Outstanding Judge Award Noah Hansen Alford

2023 Outstanding Director Award Braden Nicholas Anderson

2023 Outstanding Member Award Jacey LeeAnn-Harmon Mizer

2023 Outstanding Coach Award Summer Breanne Johnson

2021 Hassell National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition

Jaycie Joelle Cruz

Victor Kingsley Salazar

Octafinalists

Abigail Rebekah Brown

Laycie Carol Duncan

Lindsay Renee Parish

2021 National Sports Law Negotiation Competition

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh

Cameron Edward Morris

Isaiah Gabriel Thomas

2021 Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition

Summer Breanne Johnson

Rachel Valyn Porter

Morgan Renee Walton

Quarterfinalists

2021 Illinois Appellate Lawyers Moot Court Competition

Addison Elaine May

Semifinalist; Best Brief

Payton C. Saunders

Christine Beth Vanderwater

2021 National Health Law Moot Court Competition

Jacey Snapp DuBois

Lawson Bode Hamilton National Champions; Best Brief

Riley Michelle Carter

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales

2021 ABA Negotiation Competition

Paloma Celeste Flores National Quarterfinalist; Regional Champion

Noah Hansen Alford

Leena Lameese Al-Souki

Travis Lain Wiebold

2021 ABA Arbitration Competition

Claire Catherine Andrews

Abigail McKinnon Goodman

Brandon Jacob Milligan

Lauren Grace Pedde Regional Finalists/National Qualifiers

Jacob Noah Rey

Katherine Susanne Turner

2022 ABA Client Counseling Competition

Hannah Jo Beetler

Garrett Scott Elliott

Princess Margarita Rodarte

Emily Rose Spjut

Taha Muhib Taha

2022 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition

Jaycie Joelle Cruz

Summer Breanne Johnson

Victor Kingsley Salazar

Regional Third-Best Brief

2022 Energy Law Negotiation Competition

Jillian Marie Borreson

Sarah Elizabeth Dickie Finalists

National Advocacy Teams

2022 National Gaming Law Moot Court Competition

Brooke N. Allen

Rachel Valyn Porter

Payton C. Saunders

Quarterfinalists

2022 National Gender + Sexuality Moot Court Competition

Jacey Snapp DuBois

Lawson Bode Hamilton

Quarterfinalists

2022 William B. Spong, Jr. Invitational Moot Court Tournament

Riley Michelle Carter

Addison Elaine May

Morgan Renee Walton

Octafinalists

2022 Southwestern Law School National Negotiation Tournament

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh

Cameron Edward Morris Quarterfinalists

Noah Hansen Alford

Zachary Carl Zahn Quarterfinalists

2022 TEX-ABOTA Best In Texas Voir Dire Competition

Maggie Pipkin

Jacob Noah Rey

Semifinalists; Best Voir Dire (Rey)

2022 National Sports Law Negotiation Competition

Noah Hansen Alford

Cameron Edward Morris

2022 Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition

Nicholas LeFevre Quarterfinalist

Rachel Valyn Porter

Payton C. Saunders Octafinalists; Second-Best Brief

2022 ABA Negotiation Competition

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales

Morgan Renee Walton

2022 National Moot Court Competition

Jaycie Joelle Cruz

Jacey Snapp DuBois

Summer Breanne Johnson

2022 Hassell National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition

Riley Michelle Carter

Shayna Carroll Oaks

2023 Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship

Brooke N. Allen

Riley Michelle Carter

Rachel Valyn Porter

2023 Southwestern Law School National Negotiation Tournament

Cameron Edward Morris

Judy Marie Tejeda-Gonzales

2023 TYLA National Trial Competition

Abigail McKinnon Goodman

Emily Rose Spjut

Katherine Susanne Turner National Quarterfinalists; Regional Champions

Claire Catherine Andrews

Bethany Anne Cavanaugh

Abigail Louise Diggs

2023 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition

Jaycie Joelle Cruz

Jacey Snapp DuBois

Summer Breanne Johnson National Semifinalists; National Fifth-Best Brief; Regional Champions; Regional Fifth-Best Brief

2023 ABA Client Counseling Competition

Leena Lameese Al-Souki

2023 Tulane Professional Basketball Negotiation Competition

Isaiah Gabriel Thomas

National Advocacy Teams

2023 Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition

Garrett James Hurst

2023 ABA Mediation Competition

Braden Nicholas Anderson

Morgan Renee Walton

Miguel Angel Escobar

Paloma Celeste Flores

2023 Chicago Bar Association Transactional Negotiation Competition

Cameron Edward Morris Finalist

2023 Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition

Lawson Bode Hamilton

Rachel Valyn Porter

Quarterfinalists

Mark Griffin '79, Lubbock Chairman

Arcilia Acosta, Dallas Clay Cash, Lubbock Tim Culp, Midland Cody Campbell, Fort Worth

Texas Tech University System Board of Regents

Ginger Kerrick Davis, Webster Vice Chairwoman

Hani Michael Annabi, El Paso Student Regent

Pat Gordon '83, El Paso Shelley Sweatt, Wichita Falls Dusty Womble, Lubbock

Texas Tech University System Administrators

Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D. Chancellor

Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D. President

Ronald L. Hendrick, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

Texas Tech University School of Law Deans

Jack Wade Nowlin, M.A., J.D., Ph.D. Dean

Jamie J. Baker, J.D., M.L.I.S. Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library

Sofia Chapman, M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Associate Dean of Student Life

Wendy-Adele Humphrey, M.Ed., J.D. '01 Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Ashley N. Langdon, M.B.A., J.D. '11 Assistant Dean of Alumni Relations and Communications

Alyson L. Outenreath, J.D. '00 Associate Dean for Faculty Development

Frank Ramos, Jr., M.A., Ed.D. Associate Dean for Administration and Finance

Danielle Saavedra, J.D. '15 Assistant Dean of Admissions

Paula Smith, J.D. '01 Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development

Victoria V. Sutton, M.P.A., J.D., Ph.D. Associate Dean for Digital Learning and Graduate Education

Brian J. Uline, M.B.A. Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration

Janessa Walls, M.B.A. Assistant Dean of Academic Services

Ashley Arrington, J.D., LL.M, M.L.I.S. Associate Librarian of Law; Instructional Services Librarian

Jamie J. Baker, J.D., M.L.I.S. Dean’s Distinguished Service Professor of Law

Brandon Beck, M.T.S., J.D. '12 Assistant Professor of Law

Dustin B. Benham, J.D. Charles P. Bubany Endowed Professor of Law

Gerry W. Beyer, J.D., LL.M., J.S.D. Governor Preston E. Smith Regents Professor of Law

Stephen Black, J.D., LL.M. Professor of Law

Bryan T. Camp, M.A., J.D., LL.M. George H. Mahon Professor of Law

William R. Casto, J.D., J.S.D. Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor

Eric A. Chiappinelli, J.D. Frank McDonald Endowed Professor of Law

Catherine Christopher, J.D. Dean’s Distinguished Service Professor of Law; Director for Bar Success

Geoffrey S. Corn, J.D., LL.M.

George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law; Director, Center for Military Law & Policy

Jarod S. Gonzalez, J.D.

J. Hadley and Helen Edgar Professor of Law

DeLeith Duke Gossett, J.D. Jack F Maddox Professor of Law

Amy Hardberger, M.S., J.D. '05

George W. McCleskey Professor of Water Law; Director, Center for Water Law and Policy

Kimberley Harris, J.D. Visiting Assistant Professor

Sally M. Henry, M.A.T., J.D. John E. Krahmer Banking and Commercial Endowed Professor of Law

Wendy-Adele Humphrey, M.Ed., J.D. '01 Brock Professor of Law; Director of Assessment; Director of Texas Tech University Pre-Law Academy

Vaughn E. James, M.Div., M.B.A., J.D., Ph.D. Judge Robert H. Bean Professor of Law

William R. Keffer, J.D. Professor of Practice; Janet Scivally and David Copeland Endowed Professor of Energy Law; Director, Energy Law Program; Assistant Director, Bar Preparation Resources

Q. Dwight McDonald, J.D. '93 Clinical Instructor

Patrick S. Metze, J.D. Professor of Law; Director, Criminal Defense Clinics

Terri M. Morgeson, J.D. '03 Clinical Instructor; Director, Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

Brittany Morris, J.D., M.L.I.S. Reference & User Services Librarian; Assistant Librarian of Law

Richard W. Murphy, M.F.A., J.D. AT&T Professor of Law

Dajiang Nie, LL.B., LL.M., J.D., M.L.I.S. Assistant Librarian of Law; Electronic & Digital Services Librarian

Jack Wade Nowlin, M.A., J.D., Ph.D. W. Frank Newton Professor of Law

Alyson L. Outenreath, J.D. '00 Erwin and Elaine Davenport Endowed Professor of Law

Jorge A. Ramírez, J.D. Walter and Anne Huffman Professor of Law

Richard D. Rosen, J.D., LL.M. Glenn D. West Endowed Professor of Law; Director, Center for Military Law and Policy

Wendy Tolson Ross, J.D. Professor of Law; Director, Family Law and Housing Clinic; Director, Diversity

Brian D. Shannon, J.D. Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor; Texas Tech University Faculty Athletics Representative

Brie D. Sherwin, M.S., J.D. '01, Ph.D.

President’s Excellence in Research Professor of Law; Dean’s Scholar and Director for Interdisciplinary Research

Robert T. Sherwin, J.D. '01

Champions in Advocacy Endowed Professor of Law; Director, Advocacy Programs

Nancy J. Soonpaa, M.A., J.D. Professor of Law; Dean Richard B. Amandes Senior Scholar in Legal Practice

Larry R. Spain, J.D. Alvin R. Allison Professor of Law; Director, Clinical Programs and Civil Practice Clinic

Victoria V. Sutton, M.P.A., J.D., Ph.D. Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor; Director, Center for Biodefense, Law, and Public Policy; Director, Law and Science Certificate Program and J.D./M.S. Program in Life Sciences Texas Institute of Environmental and Human Health

John L. Watts, J.D. Charles B. “Tex” Thornton Professor of Law

Donnell W. Yandell, J.D. '01 Clinical Instructor; Chief Public Defender, Caprock Regional Public Defender Office

Emeritus Faculty

David C. Cummins, J.D., LL.M. Professor of Law Emeritus

Kent R. Hance, J.D. Chancellor Emeritus; Professor of Law Emeritus

Walter B. Huffman, M.Ed., J.D. '77 Dean Emeritus; Professor of Law Emeritus

Bruce M. Kramer, J.D., LL.M. Jack F Maddox Professor of Law Emeritus

Alison G. Myhra, J.D., LL.M. Professor of Law Emeritus

Dean G. Pawlowic, M.A., J.D. Professor of Law Emeritus

Marilyn E. Phelan, J.D., Ph.D. Paul Whitfield Horn Professor of Law Emeritus

Frank Skillern, J.D. George W. McCleskey Professor of Water Law Emeritus

Arturo Torres, M.Ed., M.LS., J.D., Ph.D. Professor of Law Emeritus

Adjunct Faculty

Eric Bentley, J.D.

Charles P. Bubany, J.D.

B. Allison Clayton, J.D. '07

Aaron R. Clements, J.D. '96

Donna Courville, J.D. '94

Richard Davis, J.D.

Ronnie Garcia, J.D. '08

Sarah M. Gunter, J.D. '01

Hon. Leslie F. Hatch, J.D. '88

Hon. Wes Hendrix, J.D.

William H. “Willie” Hornberger, J.D.

Hon. Melissa J. McNamara, J.D. '94

Derek Mergele-Rust, J.D. '17

Don R. Richards, J.D. '84

Marion Sanford, J.D.

Paul K. Stafford, J.D. '94

Stephen Stone, J.D.

David N. Strange, J.D.

Gary R. Terrell, J.D. '77

Lori Truitt, J.D. '08

D. Gene Valentini, M.A.

Denette Vaughn, J.D. '81

Roderick E. Wetsel, J.D.

Shawn Adams, M.B.A., J.D. '14 Associate Director, Alumni Relations

Paul Aguilar Systems Administrator

Jo Ann Altman Executive Associate to the Dean

Sal Becerra Projects Manager; Administrative Office Assistant

Connie Bowers Senior Business Assistant

B. Allison Clayton, J.D. '07 Clinic Fellow, Innocence Clinic

Sherry Coffman Acquisitions; Law Library Associate

Tracy Coffman Senior Business Assistant

Ryn Dunn IT Support Technician II

Alexandra English Business Manager

Rebecca Espinoza Web Applications Programmer

Sierra Garcia Senior Business Assistant

Faith Garrett Law Library Associate

Dominique Gonzales Accountant, Texas Tech Law School Foundation

Lisa Green, M.S. Chief Operating Officer, Texas Tech Law School Foundation

S. Tess Greenlees Senior Designer; Webmaster

Blake Groves, M.B.A. Program Manager, Special Events

Jessica Guardado Law Library Associate

Josh Hernandez

Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

Stefanie Hoeffner Administrative Assistant, Student Life & Special Events

Karen Holden Senior Director, Development and Donor Relations

Ashley Jones Lead Account Processor

Donna Jones Senior Business Assistant; Journal Secretary

Sue Kelleher, M.L.I.S. Unit Director, Systems and Collections

David Kelly Law Library Operations Supervisor

Amanda Kitten Administrative Assistant

Michael Lambert IT Support Technician II

Joe Lara Law Library Associate

Erica Lux, J.D. '21 Director, Academic Success Programs

Nancy Mojica Senior Business Assistant

Katie Moorhead Program Manager, Admissions

Barbara Painter-Moreno, M.A. Unit Director, Cataloging and Metadata

Elma Moreno

Office Manager; Legal Assistant, Clinical Programs; Director, Pro Bono Projects

Beixin Ni, M.A. Technology Support Supervisor

Lori Obando Office Manager; Legal Assistant, Caprock Regional Public Defender Office

Gregory Roberts Director, Academic Technologies

Kate St. Clair Assistant Registrar

Hailee Staggs

Development Coordinator

Natalie Tarenko, M.A., Ph.D. Writing Specialist

Robert Teer, Assistant Director, Recruitment

Michele Thaetig Senior Business Assistant

Thomas G. Hall, Jr. '81, Fort Worth · President

M.C. Carrington '82, Beaumont · Vice President

Jack Wade Nowlin, Lubbock · Secretary & Treasurer

Hon. Chris Antcliff '95, El Paso

Douglas Atnipp '85, Houston

Emma Cano '02, San Antonio

Alberto Cardenas '99, Houston

Amber Cash '09, Albuquerque, NM

Mimi Coffey '94, Fort Worth

Joseph Coniglio '97, Dallas

David W. Copeland '82, Denver, CO

Erwin Davenport '75, Wichita Falls

Denis Dennis '90, Odessa

Jerry Dixon '81, Albuquerque, NM

Hon. Robert Duncan '81, Austin

Lance Evans '91, Fort Worth

Hon. Kem Thompson Frost '83, Houston

Karolyne H.C. Garner '06, Dallas

Rankin Gasaway '88, Dallas

Laura P. Gordon '83, El Paso

Gregory Gowan '95, Corpus Christi

Link Grimes '86, Midland

Anna Gryska '14, Houston

Art A. Hall '96, San Antonio

Brad Hancock '96, Houston

David Hart '86, Colleyville

Jay Harvey '82, Austin

William Allensworth '74, Austin

W C Bratcher '75, Lubbock

John Crews, Lubbock

Gregory Curry '89, Dallas

Martin Dies '74, Austin

Suzan E. Fenner '72, Richardson

Kevin Glasheen '88, Lubbock

Mark Griffin '79, Lubbock

Diana

Vargas

Law Library Associate

Janessa Walls, M.B.A. Registrar

Rachel White Administrative Assistant

Kayla Wimberley, J.D. '11 Director, Career and Professional Development

David Joeckel, Jr. '86, Fort Worth

Stephen D. Johnson '82, Atlanta, GA

Krisi Kastl '99, Dallas

Roger A. Key '76, Lubbock

W. Mark Lanier '84, Houston

Ann Manning '84, Lubbock

William Mateja '86, Dallas

Arlene Matthews '00, Lubbock

Holland O’Neil '87, Dallas

Chris Peirson '77, Dallas

Richard Roper, III '82, Dallas

Barbara K. Runge '74, Houston

Wade B. Shelton '81, San Antonio

Paul K. Stafford '94, Dallas

Scott Summy '90, Dallas

Mitchell A. Toups '82, Beaumont

Diana M. Valdez '04, El Paso

Darryl Vereen '92, El Paso

David Weinstein '81, Houston

Glenn D. West '78, Dallas

Hon. Mollee E. Westfall '94, Fort Worth

Jo Ben Whittenburg '73, Beaumont

Hon. Sharen Wilson '81, Fort Worth

Chester W. Grudzinski '81, Fort Worth

Michael J. Henry '81, Fort Worth

John Huffaker '74, Aurora, CO

George Nelson, Lubbock

David H. Segrest '70, Dallas

John Simpson '74, Lubbock

Jessica Whitacre Thorne '95, Dallas

Hon. E. Jeffrey Wentworth '72, San Antonio