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2 0 1 8 B AY LO R L AW M ARCH 28, 2018
2018 BAYLOR LAW JOHN WILLIAM & FLORENCE DEAN MINTON STUDENT AWARDS CEREMONY AND LECTURE SERIES Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Welcome Emilia “Gracie” Grace Wood, President, Student Bar Association Prayer of Invocation Ward C. Weber, 3L President, Student Bar Association Academic Award Recipients Leah Teague, Associate Dean, Baylor Law Recognition of Dean’s List Students Dean Teague Introduction of the Lecture Series & Speaker Brad Toben, Dean, Baylor Law Introduction to the John William & Florence Dean Minton Baylor Law Student Awards Ceremony William R. McLeRoy, CFRE Senior Principal, The Whitestone Group Distinguished Speaker Remarks Darrell Lee Keith Founder and Shareholder, Keith Law Firm Advocacy Award Recipients Kathy Serr, Advocacy Program Coordinator, Baylor Law Recognition of Interscholastic & Intrascholastic Competition Team Members Ms. Serr Baylor Law Review Award Recipients Rachel Nicole Koehn, Editor-in-Chief, Baylor Law Review Recognition of Baylor Law Review Members Ms. Koehn Pro Bono and Public Service Award Recipients & Participants Stephen Rispoli Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Pro Bono Programs, Baylor Law Recognition of Student Bar Association Officers Dean Rispoli Adjournment Ms. Wood Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 1
ABOUT THE JOHN WILLIAM & FLORENCE DEAN MINTON STUDENT 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 school teacher, 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 were Baylor Law graduates. Numerous other members of the Minton family have attended and graduated from Baylor University and Baylor Law. 2 | Baylor Law
PAST DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS (Listed from most recent) Anthony Bruster, Bruster PLLC Michelle Simpson Tuegel, Hunt & Tuegel, PLLC J. Cary Gray, Gray Reed & McGraw P.C. 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 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 Bush for Legislative Affairs William Pelham Barr, Attorney General of the United States Hon. Kenneth Winston Starr, Solicitor General of the United States Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 3
2018 DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER Darrell Lee Keith Attorney Darrell Lee Keith, founder of Bar Association in 2010, the Tarrant County the Keith Law Firm, P.C. in Fort Worth, Trial Lawyers Association Outstanding Trial Texas, is recognized as one of America’s and Lawyer for 2013, the Texas Lawyer’s Best Texas’ premier trial attorneys in representing Plaintiff ’s Lawyer in Fort Worth for 1997, injured victims in complex medical, legal, and and a Tarrant County Top Attorney - Plaintiff professional malpractice and personal injury Medical Malpractice, Fort Worth Magazine law and litigation cases. His educational from 2000-2017. Additionally, Keith has been background includes a Bachelor of Arts featured, profiled, or interviewed in national degree from Baylor University in 1968 and a and Texas media, including CBS News 48 Juris Doctor degree from Baylor Law in 1970. Hours, NBC Nightly News, CNN, The New With a courtroom style which blends a York Times, Texas Monthly, Dallas Morning mastery of trial advocacy with an outgoing, News, Houston Chronicle, Fort Worth Star- charismatic, highly competitive, zealous, and Telegram, Fort Worth Business Press, and well-prepared approach, Keith has prosecuted many other electronic and print media. He many major cases in his practice areas in is a former president of the Tarrant County the trial and appellate courts across Texas. Trial Lawyers Association and continues to Keith, a self-styled “modern-day gun fighter” serve on its board of directors. Keith was also whose personal trademarks are his “Johnny honored by his invited presentation of the Cash - black” attire, black flat-brimmed commencement address at the Baylor Law fall cowboy hat, and longish white hair, describes graduation program in 1997, and his invited himself as a “simple country plaintiff ’s trial presentations at investiture ceremonies for lawyer.” And as a plaintiff ’s trial lawyer, Keith two justices on the Texas Second Court of has a distinguished record in medical, legal, Appeals in 2008 and 2018. and professional malpractice and personal Through their nonprofit foundation, injury law and litigation. He has achieved Darrell and his wife Susan have made many multimillion-dollar and million-dollar numerous financially contributions to Baylor verdicts and settlements for innocent victims University and Baylor Law, including the of malpractice and other tortious conduct. His Sesquicentennial Walkway, Ferrell Center trial court verdicts in several cases have been Basketball Practice Facility, Law School significant ground-breaking results for clients Building Campaign, the tall “Spiritwalker” bear in separate medical malpractice trials in Texas. sculpture by the sculptors, Gene and Rebecca Recognized for excellence in his practice Toby, in front of the Baylor Law building, areas, Keith has been named to The Best and the Baylor Law Review Association Lawyers in America list for the last 20 years, Endowment. Further, the Keith’s foundation the Texas Super Lawyers list since 2003, a has funded a designated courtroom, a Top 100 Texas Super Lawyer - 2003, 2005, professorship in law and medicine, and an and 2007, the Dallas Area Best Lawyers annual law student scholarship in law and Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year medicine. Baylor University has bestowed the for 2011, the Dallas Area Best Lawyers James Huckins and Pat Neff Medallions upon Professional Malpractice Lawyer of the Year the Keith’s in recognition of their philanthropy for 2012, a Texas Trial Legend by the Dallas to the University. 4 | Baylor Law
A prolific writer and speaker, Keith has authored and presented numerous law review and other legal articles on medical and legal malpractice, personal injury, and civil trial advocacy topics. For many years, he has served as an adjunct faculty lecturer in health care law litigation and trial advocacy courses at Baylor Law. Additionally, Keith served as course director for several State Bar of Texas continuing professional development programs regarding advanced medical malpractice law, advanced personal injury law, and advanced discovery law courses. Keith is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas and all Texas state courts, the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. His professional memberships include the State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar Foundation (Life Member), American Board of Trial Advocates (Fort Worth Chapter Charter Member), American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Foundation (Charter Member), Baylor Law Alumni Association (Lifetime Member), and Baylor Law Review Association. Keith is married to Susan S. Keith, a vice president and attorney at the Keith Law Firm, P.C. and former vice president, corporate secretary, and corporate counsel with Halliburton, a leader in the worldwide energy service industry, from 1975 to 2002. Their daughter, Courtney S. Keith, is a shareholder and trial attorney at the Keith Law Firm, P.C. Darrell and Susan have two grandchildren. Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 5
ACADEMIC AWARDS Joe B. Allen Administrative Law Award Annual 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. Audrey A. Spalding Kyle C. Steingreaber Joe B. Allen Administrative Practice Concentration Award Annual awards of $1,500 each given to a maximum of two students who have done outstanding work while pursuing the Administrative Practice concentration. Given in honor of Joe B. Allen by Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP. Lauren T. Livingston Ron J. Anderson, M.D. Law and Medicine Award An annual award of $1,000 given to the student making the greatest contribution to the success of the Healthcare Law program. The student’s 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. Courtney L. Haggett Jim Barlow Memorial Award Annual awards of $250 each, given to the students who earn the high “A” in the summer Criminal Law class and winter Criminal Law class. Given by Dean & Mrs. Brad Toben in memory of Jim Barlow. Andrew L. Harding – Summer 2017 Aaron J. Horner – Winter 2017 Baylor Law School Student Ambassador Award Four annual awards of $500 each, shared by 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. Miranda V. Chavez Luis E. Herrera Sebastian Claire Alexis Mosley Joseph W. Shaneyfelt Baylor Law Steward Award An annual award of $250 honors the student who is a steward of Baylor Law both in the classroom and the community. The recipient exemplifies and believes in the Baylor Law mission, is a servant in the community, and has made a positive impact on the Law School. Established in 2010 by Berkley and Kyle Knas in honor of Dean Brad Toben, Dean Leah Teague, and the Baylor Law faculty and administration. Tychanika “Tycha” J. Kimbrough 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. Sydney Hunemuller – Fall 2017 Christopher D. Carbonaro – Winter 2017 Bryson R. Manning – Fall 2017 Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry – Winter 2017 Michele “Chele” H. Naudin – Fall 2017 William T. Nilsson – Winter 2017 Nicholas W. Shodrok – Spring 2017 Lincoln Allen Floyd – Summer 2017 Bracken Local Government Award An 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. No Recipient 6 | Baylor Law
Bracken Student Government Award An endowed annual award of $300 each, given to outstanding members of the SBA, recognizing their 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. Marc Taylor Levesque LorAnn Brittany Garrett Newman Professor George Durham Brown Endowed Memorial Award An 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. Emilia “Gracie” Grace Wood 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. Rainier “Ren” Ann Osouli 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. Alexander C. Morris Community Bank & Trust Estate Planning and Administration Award An annual award of $500, given to the student with outstanding records in Wealth Transfers and in Estate Planning or Administration of Estates. Given by Community Bank & Trust, Waco, Texas. Alexander C. Morris Judge W.C. Davis Endowed Criminal Practice Concentration Award or Professional Track Award An endowed annual award of $300, given to a student for overall outstanding performance in the completion, or anticipated completion, of the requirements for the Criminal Practice Area of Concentration or Professional Track. Given in memory of Judge W.C. Davis of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals from 1978 to 1991 by his widow, Mrs. Mary Louise Davis. Brian A. Wolfskill James R. Dickson, Jr. Award An annual award of $350, given to the students holding an outstanding record in the field of Commercial Law. Given in memory of James R. Dickson, Jr. by his son, J. David Dickson. Carrie C. Gorner Sahil Nooruddin State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Law Resources Section Scholarships Awarded by the State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Law Resources Section, the Section awards two scholarships to the two highest grades in each basic Oil & Gas Law classes. The two students earning the highest grade will share $1,500. Blain M. Donnell Taylor C. Fitzner Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 7
Steve Dillard Practice Court Award Annual 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 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. Daniel W. Hopper – Spring 2017 Kyle C. Steingreaber – Fall 2017 Thomas M. Featherston, Jr. Estate Planning Award An annual award of $300, given to the student making the highest grade in the Estate Planning course. Given by Gregory and Liz Bartoe. Leah A. Towe John B. and Eula Berly Fisher Award in Constitutional Law An endowed annual award of $100, given to the students 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. Shaina M. Hayes – Summer 2017 Kevin S. Miller – Winter 2017–2018 Katherine F. Oncken – Summer 2017 Fort Worth Real Estate Council Award An annual award of $250, awarded to the student with outstanding performance in Texas Land Practice. Given by the Fort Worth Real Estate Council. Shaina M. Hayes 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 Madeline M. Tansey Funderburk Evidence Award An 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. Timothy T. Barham The “Future Judicial Clerk” Federal Courts Award An annual award of $500, given to the student showing the greatest 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. Rachel Nicole Koehn Haley & Olson, P.C. Corporate Law Award An annual award of $200, given to the students doing the best work in Corporate Law. Given by Haley & Olson, P.C. Jami R. Carlisle Macy L. Matthews Edwin P. Horner Oil and Gas Award An annual award of $125, given to the students making the highest grades in the Oil and Gas course. Given in memory of Professor Emeritus Edwin P. Horner by the late G.H. Kelsoe, Jr. and by Robert Kelsoe. Blain M. Donnell Taylor C. Fitzner 8 | Baylor Law
George and Albina Kacir Memorial Award Annual awards of $50 each, given to students making the highest grades in the Property course. Given in memory of George and Albina Kacir by the Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary. Mark D. Siegmund – Fall 2017 James McLean Bell III – Winter 2017 Taylor C. Fitzner – Spring 2017 Christian A. Truelove – Winter 2017 Kevin S. Miller – Spring 2017 Sahil Nooruddin – Summer 2017 Robert Messinger Memorial Award An award in the amount of $400, given to a student 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. Joanna Bess Raines Justice James R. Norvell Memorial Award An 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. No Recipient Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Tax Law Award An annual award of $500, given to the student or students doing the best work in Tax Law courses. Given by Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Samantha C. Lewis Caroline T. Tom 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. Joanna Bess Raines The President’s Award An 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. Rachel Nicole Koehn Loy M. Simpkins Memorial Award An annual award of $500, 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 Michael L. Graham and The Graham Law Firm, P.C, and Professor Thomas M. Featherston, Jr. David A. Dekle Michael M. Hartnett David & Zandra Swenson Endowed Intellectual Property Law Award An annual award of $500, given to the student that has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the area of Intellectual Property. Given by David and Zandra Swenson. Julia Pullin Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 9
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. Aaron J. Horner – Fall 2017 Sahil Nooruddin – Spring 2017 Stephanie L. McPhail – Summer 2017 William R. Trail Contracts Award An annual award of $200, shared by the students making the highest grades in the course of Contracts and who started in a spring quarter. Given in honor of Professor William R. Trail by Lucy Haroutunian Forbes. Andrew L. Harding – Spring/Summer 2017 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, Mrs. Lara Hollingsworth, and Ms. Jennifer Garnett Rustay. David P. Coles Weaver Lonely Spouse Award An 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. Cody L. Branstetter Albert and Ginger Witcher Award An annual award of $500, given to a student who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to a student with a dependent child. Given in honor of her parents, Albert and Ginger Witcher, by Associate Dean Leah Witcher Jackson Teague. Anthony T. Stokes John R. Wilson Remedies Award Annual 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. Clayton D. Brown – Winter 2017 Amy Waller – Summer 2017 Shaina M. Hayes – Summer 2017 Buck J. Wynne Environmental Law Award An annual award of $1,000, given to the student 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. Audrey A. Spalding Buck J. Wynne Natural Resources Award An annual award of $1,000, given to the student making the highest grade in the Natural Resource course. Given in memory of Buck J. Wynne by the State Bar of Texas Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section. Alexandra J. Gioiello 10 | Baylor Law
DEAN’S LIST RECOGNITION Winter 2016–17 Brandi Marie Addison Michael Joseph Crowe Sarah M. Holub Abigail C. Aldrich Hamil Michael Cupero III Daniel W. Hopper Christopher P. Allison Hayley A. Cutler Elin I. Isenhower Christopher Arnell Robert J. Decker Jordan E. Jarreau Alexis Faith Atkins David A. Dekle Shelby R. Jeffcoat Timothy T. Barham Kelly N. Depew Ryan Marshall Johnson Savanna L. Barlow Blain M. Donnell Aesil Kim Catherine S. Bartles Joshua Alan Dunegan Bradley C. Kitada Kyle Shane Beckrich Amanda Claire Dykeman Morgan J. Kleoppel Elizabeth Jeuilene Beless Melissa Lloyd Edge Hailey T. Knab Alexandra N. Bishop Patrick Fang Rachel Nicole Koehn Travis Benjamin Blake Taylor C. Fitzner Jui M. Kothare Shannon A. Bonn Mary “Ellie” E. Fossier Michaela G. Larson Hannah E. Brewer Kathryn A. Fulkerson Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson Katherine Grace Broussard Kyle A. Gardner Marc Taylor Levesque Maxwell Thomas Brown Benjamin J. Gibbs Nickelette Lotspeich Rachel A. Buchhorn Alexandra J. Gioiello Briana Elise Loughlin Brittany N. Bunch Aileen M. Glaeser Erin R. Lovejoy Stephen L. Burbank Carrie C. Gorner Pierce P. MacGuire Alexandra A. Burke Katherine N. Gourley Nicole Elizabeth Manley Parker A. Burns Austin Barrett Green Macy L. Matthews Casey Lamar Cashion Christina M. Grey Reid Alexander McKinney Chelsea Anna Cates Erika J. Griffin Mark J. McMullen Brittany G. Cleere Abigail “Abby” Griffith Audra N. Miller David P. Coles Kate E. Harrison Kevin S. Miller Cody Christian Coll John R. Haydon Caitlin J. Montgomery Stephanie Elizabeth Cook Shaina M. Hayes Alexander Cameron Morris Virginia Elizabeth Hysell Cox Preston E. Hino James Muela Amanda L. Crawford-Steger Johan-Charls J. Holter Jamie M. Oberg Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 11
Rainier “Ren” Ann Osouli Megan E. Servage Amy Waller Stefani L. Preston Diana J. Shim Bin Wang Kayli Elizabeth Ragsdale Mark D. Siemer Ward C. Weber Joanna Bess Raines Kyle C. Steingreaber Ty W. Wilson Samuel P. Rajaratnam Kyle Joseph Stone Brian A. Wolfskill Hunter B. Ratcliff Matthew A. Swanger Emilia “Gracie” Grace Wood Christopher J. Ratway Madeline M. Tansey Jessica R. Wright Mark T. Ratway Katherine “Katy” E. Thompson Hailee B. Zeichner Philip D. Ricker Caroline T. Tom John K. Riley Leah Catherine Tucker Andrea N. Seffens Allen Waddell Spring 2017 Brandi Marie Addison Katherine Grace Broussard Hamil Michael Cupero III Abigail C. Aldrich Clayton D. Brown David A. Dekle Christopher P. Allison Rachel A. Buchhorn Kelly N. Depew Toni Leigh Anderson Brittany N. Bunch Blain M. Donnell Christopher Arnell Stephen L. Burbank Joshua Alan Dunegan Alexis Faith Atkins Alexandra A. Burke Amanda Claire Dykeman Timothy T. Barham Parker A. Burns Taylor C. Fitzner Savanna L. Barlow Cameron R. Cano Mary “Ellie” E. Fossier Catherine S. Bartles Jami R. Carlisle Kathryn A. Fulkerson Lauren R. Becker Chelsea Anna Cates Kyle A. Gardner Kyle Shane Beckrich Julia Marie Christensen Benjamin J. Gibbs Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Brittany G. Cleere Alexandra J. Gioiello Alexandra N. Bishop David P. Coles Carrie C. Gorner Shannon A. Bonn Cody Christian Coll Katherine N. Gourley Malik A. Bowen Stephanie Elizabeth Cook Austin Barrett Green Elizabeth Z. Brabb Virginia Elizabeth Hysell Cox Christina M. Grey Hampton Price Brannen Amanda L. Crawford-Steger Erika J. Griffin Hannah E. Brewer Patrick Crim Abigail “Abby” Griffith Christopher D. Brinser Michael Joseph Crowe Savanna R. Griffith 12 | Baylor Law
Cassandra N. Hansen Nicole Elizabeth Manley Megan E. Servage Kate E. Harrison Macy L. Matthews Mark D. Siemer Michael M. Hartnett Donial “Doni” Mazaheri -Mirzaei Kyle C. Steingreaber John R. Haydon Tara Glasener McAfee Kyle Joseph Stone Shaina M. Hayes Lauren N. McCollum Madeline M. Tansey Daniel W. Hopper Kevin S. Miller Katherine “Katy” E. Thompson Amanda Christine Howard Caitlin J. Montgomery Caroline T. Tom Elin I. Isenhower Donald D. Moore Leah A. Towe Shelby R. Jeffcoat Samantha J. Mori Amy Waller Ryan Marshall Johnson Alexander Cameron Morris Bin Wang Brooke E. Jones Amber M. Morrison Ward C. Weber Morgan J. Kleoppel Davis G. Mosmeyer Haley Williamson Hailey T. Knab James Muela Ty W. Wilson Brandon Christopher Knighton Keshav S. Nair Daniel J. Wiseman Rachel Nicole Koehn Jamie M. Oberg Brian A. Wolfskill Philip J. Koelsch Jack M. Olsen Emilia “Gracie” Grace Wood Michaela G. Larson Stefani L. Preston Jesus Zuniga Marc Taylor Levesque Kayli Elizabeth Ragsdale Lauren T. Livingston Philip D. Ricker Briana Elise Loughlin John K. Riley Erin R. Lovejoy Alfonso O. Salazar Summer 2017 Brandi Marie Addison Virginia Elizabeth Hysell Cox Aileen M. Glaeser Catherine S. Bartles David J. Crampton Katie L. Gomez Sarah Rhyanne Brown Erin E. Curtis Christina M. Grey Anthony W. Brown Timothy P. Delabar Andrew L. Harding Rachel A. Buchhorn Joshua P. Doran Shaina M. Hayes Brittany N. Bunch Jacob M. Elmore Jordan J. Hernandez Tyler A. Bushman David R. Eskew Christina A. Holch Stephen D. Carl Lincoln Allen Floyd Sarah M. Holub Maira F. Carrillo Ibarra Jennifer R. Forgey Daniel W. Hopper Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 13
Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry Katherine F. Oncken Chloe Ann Stevens Chase A. Lalouette Michael S. Perez Christen Lynn Dannhaus Terry Robyn A. Leatherwood Christopher J. Ratway Maria E. Toscano Erin R. Lovejoy Mark T. Ratway Shea C. Umphrey Bryson R. Manning Clayton Robison Willem M. VanZeben Stephanie L. McPhail Mason Erwin Scott Amy Waller Melanie Diane Medina Nicholas W. Shodrok Jessica R. Wright Max A. Moran Mark D. Siegmund Hailee B. Zeichner Michele “Chele” H. Naudin Mark D. Siemer Sahil Nooruddin Matthew Edward Sloan Fall 2017 Timothy T. Barham Kyle Austin Coker Andrew L. Harding Savanna L. Barlow Stephanie Elizabeth Cook Emily Elizabeth Harding Samantha J. Baynes David J. Crampton Michael M. Hartnett Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Austin D. Dam John R. Haydon Morgan Kaylea Blair Jacob deKeratry Shaina M. Hayes Shannon A. Bonn David A. Dekle Hallie Rachel Hicks Aryanna J. Bradford Amy Charlene Donlon Christina A. Holch Cody L. Branstetter Joshua Alan Dunegan Kenneth Matthew Hopkins Scott Z. Bray Mason V. Dunnam Aaron J. Horner Riley K. Brown Taylor C. Fitzner Savannah Rachael Hostetter Sarah Rhyanne Brown Jennifer R. Forgey Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry Asha Brown Mary “Ellie” E. Fossier Hunter Hudson Clayton D. Brown Kyle A. Gardner Sorsha L. Huff Stephen L. Burbank Carrie C. Gorner Sydney Hunemuller Alexandra A. Burke Christina M. Grey Elin I. Isenhower Cameron R. Cano Erika J. Griffin Courtney Elyse Jackson Christopher D. Carbonaro Abigail “Abby” Griffith Mason Grey Jones Stephen D. Carl Courtney L. Haggett Morgan J. Kleoppel Jami R. Carlisle Katherine M. Hancock Hailey T. Knab Tori B. Coates Tyler Ray Hannusch Brandon Christopher Knighton 14 | Baylor Law
Rachel Nicole Koehn Michele “Chele” H. Naudin Danelle H. Sanders Daniel M. Krchnavek William T. Nilsson Hannah Santasawatkul Cayla R. Lakey Sahil Nooruddin Mason Erwin Scott Jason D. Lester Sheyanna Osceola Mark D. Siegmund Lauren T. Livingston Rainier “Ren” Ann Osouli Juan Antonio Solis Molly C. Maier Kali A. Park Audrey A. Spalding Nicole Elizabeth Manley Kush Patel Kyle C. Steingreaber Bryson R. Manning Taylor Nicole Perona Kyle Joseph Stone Macy L. Matthews Stefani L. Preston Madeline M. Tansey Lacey M. McCoy Kayli Elizabeth Ragsdale Amy Beth DeLong Thomas Jared A. McHazlett Joanna Bess Raines Maria E. Toscano William Edward McMichael Samuel P. Rajaratnam Leah A. Towe Stephanie L. McPhail Drake M. Rayshell Leah Catherine Tucker Kevin S. Miller Philip D. Ricker Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing Evans L. Miller John K. Riley Charles Eric. Vickers Alexander Cameron Morris Daniel E. Rodriguez Haley A. Mowdy Christina E. Rosendahl Winter 2017–18 Christopher P. Allison Clayton D. Brown Erin E. Curtis Jessica M. Arnold Katie R. Brown Jacob deKeratry Timothy T. Barham Maxwell Thomas Brown David A. Dekle Savanna L. Barlow Riley K. Brown Timothy P. Delabar Samantha J. Baynes Sarah Rhyanne Brown Joshua A. Dinsmore Elizabeth Jeuilene Beless Stephen L. Burbank Blain M. Donnell James Mclean Bell III Alexandra A. Burke Joshua Alan Dunegan Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Christopher D. Carbonaro Jacob M. Elmore Brittany Marie Blakey Jami R. Carlisle Taylor C. Fitzner Shannon A. Bonn David P. Coles Bethany G. Gingras Aryanna J. Bradford Cody Christian Coll Alexandra J. Gioiello Hampton Price Brannen Stephanie Elizabeth Cook Carrie C. Gorner Cody L. Branstetter David J. Crampton Abigail “Abby” Griffith Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 15
Courtney L. Haggett Molly C. Maier Joseph W. Shaneyfelt Katherine M. Hancock Nicole Elizabeth Manley Nicholas W. Shodrok Tyler Ray Hannusch Bryson R. Manning Marylynn B. Smitherman Andrew L. Harding Macy L. Matthews Zachary C. Smitherman Emily Elizabeth Harding Donial “Doni” Mazaheri-Mirzaei Erika P. Solhtalab Charles D. Harmon III Jared A. McHazlett Juan Antonio Solis Kate E. Harrison Stephanie L. McPhail Kyle C. Steingreaber John R. Haydon Kevin S. Miller Tatianna L. Struble Shaina M. Hayes Max A. Moran Seth D. Stukalin Hallie Rachel Hicks Samantha J. Mori Madeline M. Tansey Christina A. Holch Alexander C. Morris Amy Beth DeLong Thomas Kenneth Matthew Hopkins Claire Alexis Mosley David W. Thomas Aaron J. Horner Michele “Chele” H. Naudin Caroline T. Tom Savannah Rachael Hostetter William T. Nilsson Leah A. Towe Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry Sahil Nooruddin Kimberly A. Trimble Sorsha L. Huff Alex John Oestreich Christian A. Truelove Sydney Hunemuller Rainier “Ren” Ann Osouli Willem M. VanZeben Elin I. Isenhower Kali A. Park Charles E. Vickers Blake Edward Jones Kush Patel Amy Waller Mason Grey Jones Taylor Nicole Perona Ward C. Weber Morgan J. Kleoppel Stefani L. Preston Daniel J. Wiseman Hailey T. Knab Kayli Elizabeth Ragsdale Brian A. Wolfskill Brandon Christopher Knighton Joanna Bess Raines Rachel Nicole Koehn Drake M. Rayshell Philip J. Koelsch Emily A. Rice Daniel M. Krchnavek Philip D. Ricker Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson John K. Riley Jason D. Lester Daniel E. Rodriguez Marc Taylor Levesque Danelle H. Sanders Jessyka S. Linton Hannah Santasawatkul Lauren T. Livingston Samuel T. Scott 16 | Baylor Law
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. Amanda Claire Dykeman American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Award An 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. Lauren T. Livingston M.D. Anderson Foundation Best Brief Awards Annual awards of $100 given to each student writing the best brief in each of the Appellate Advocacy and Procedure sections during the M.D. Anderson Foundation Spring Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Hailey T. Knab Amy Waller Hampton Price Brannen Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser Daniel J. Wiseman Cody Christian Coll Leah Christine Tucker 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. Timothy T. Barham Larry T. Bates Excellence in Appellate Advocacy Award An annual award of $250, shared by the students on Professor 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. Sorsha L. Huff Beckworth, Hollingsworth and Stephens Trial Advocacy Award An annual award of $300, given to the member(s) 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. Christopher Arnell Jordan E. Jarreau Matthew R. Hinojosa Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 17
Anthony Bruster Intellectual Property and Advocacy Award An annual award of $500, given to a student who demonstrates excellence in the areas of Intellectual Property and Practice Court. Given by Anthony Bruster. Marcus L. Fifer Joe Cannon Trial Advocacy Award An annual award of $200, given to a deserving student based upon performance in class and financial need. Given in honor of Joe Cannon by his daughter, JoAl Cannon-Sheridan. Christopher Arnell Leighton B. Dawson Awards Annual 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 many years, the late Leighton B. Dawson. First Place Team: Second Place Team: Semi-Finalist Teams: David J. Crampton Sahil Nooruddin Maxwell Thomas Brown Andrew L. Martinez Reid Carson Spiller Timothy P. Delabar Vaibhavi “Avi” A. Parmar Best LARC 3 Team: Best Oralist: Melissa M. Pulido David J. Crampton David J. Crampton Andrew L. Martinez 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. William Edward McMichael Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Award Annual awards to students who excel in the M.D. Anderson Foundation Fall Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Given by the law firm of Dawson & Sodd, LLP of Corsicana. David J. Crampton Andrew L. Martinez Family Law Advocacy Award Two 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. Stefani L. Preston Amy Beth DeLong Thomas Fraley & Fraley Mock Trial Award Two annual awards of $500 each, given to members of the Mock Trial Team for excellence in trial advocacy. Given by Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Fraley. Jordan E. Jarreau Ty A. Drury 18 | Baylor Law
Norton Rose Fulbright Advocacy Award Annual awards of $500, given to each member of the winning team in the M.D. Anderson Foundation Spring Moot Court Competition. Given by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP. Drake M. Rayshell Christina E. Rosendahl Harrison Davis Steakley Morrison, P.C. Advocacy Award An annual award of $1,000, given to two students in the amount of $500 each 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. Christopher Arnell Marcus L. Fifer W. James Kronzer Appellate Advocacy Award An annual award of $250, shared by students with outstanding records in the area of appellate advocacy. Given in honor of and in memory of W. James Kronzer by Knox & Tollefson. Kevin S. Miller Abner V. McCall Evidence Award Annual 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. Cameron R. Cano Stephanie Elizabeth Cook Frank G. McDonald Appellate Procedure Award An annual award of $150, given to the student with the most outstanding performance 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. Maxwell Thomas Brown Daniel J. Wiseman Louis S. Muldrow Jury Argument Award An 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. Matthew R. Hinojosa Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC Client Counseling Competition Awards Awarded 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: Chase A. Lalouette Joshua Alan Dunegan Andrew L. Martinez Madeline M. Tansey W.W. Naman Memorial Award An 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. Bailey E. Strohmeyer Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 19
W. Frank Newton Best Brief Award Annual awards of $100 given to each student writing the best brief in each of the Appellate Advocacy and Procedure 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. Maxwell Thomas Brown David W. Thomas Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Advocacy Award An 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. Kate E. Harrison Harvey M. Richey Memorial Award An endowed annual award of $100, given to the outstanding advocate in the M.D. Anderson Foundation 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. Ryan M. Owen Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP Evidence Award Annual awards of $500 each, given to 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. Cameron R. Cano Stephanie Elizabeth Cook Ward C. Weber Brian J. Serr Excellence in Appellate Advocacy Award An 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. Maxwell Thomas Brown Christina M. Grey Emily Elizabeth Harding Kyle A. Gardner Abigail “Abby” Griffith Kyle Joseph Stone Strasburger & Price, LLP Mock Trial Award An annual award of $100, given to the student who excels in the Mock Trial Competition. Given by Strasburger & Price, LLP. Bailey E. Strohmeyer Strasburger & Price, LLP Moot Court Awards Annual awards to students who excel in the M.D. Anderson Foundation Spring Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Given by the law firm of Strasburger & Price, LLP. First Place: Second Place: Semi-Finalists: Drake M. Rayshell Riley K. Brown James McLean Bell III Christina E. Rosendahl Juan Antonio Solis Haley A. Mowdy Charles Eric Vickers Best LARC 3 Team: Best Oralist: Justin D. Waldo Drake M. Rayshell Ryan M. Owen Christina E. Rosendahl 20 | Baylor Law
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. Kate E. Harrison Williams & Brown, LLP Outstanding Advocate Award An 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. David J. Crampton 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. Jess Gambrell Marylynn B. Smitherman Christina M. Grey David W. Thomas Bob and Karen Wortham Fall Practice Court Mock Trial Competition Award An annual award of $7,000, given to the students that 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: Kate E. Harrison Matthew R. Hinojosa Cameron R. Cano Amanda Claire Dykeman Bob and Karen Wortham Spring Practice Court Mock Trial Competition Award An annual award of $7,000, given to the students that excel in the Bob and Karen Wortham Spring Practice Court Mock Trial Competition. Given by Judge Bob and Karen Wortham. First Place: Second Place: Third Place: William Edward McMichael Rachel A. Buchhorn Gregory Bradford Cox Sarah M. Holub Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 21
2017–2018 INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAMS MOOT COURT American Bar Association (ABA) National Appellate Advocacy Competition Maxwell Thomas Brown, Kyle A. Gardner, Christina M. Grey, Emily Elizabeth Harding, Abigail “Abby” Griffith and Kyle Joseph Stone Coach: Professor Brian Serr Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Competition Cody Christian Coll, Kyle A. Gardner, Madeline M. Tansey Coaches: Professor Larry Bates and Professor Patricia Wilson Appellate Lawyers Association National Moot Court Competition Jessyka S. Linton, Pablo Martinez, Jr., and Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser Coach: Professor Greg White Burton D. Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition Luis E. Herrera Sebastian, Chase A. Lalouette and Hailee B. Zeichner Coach: Professor Larry Bates Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition Aryanna J. Bradford, Georgi Gloria Garza, and Samuel P. Rajaratnam Coach: Professor Laura Hernández Duberstein and Elliott Cup Bankruptcy Moot Court Competitions David J. Crampton, Nicholas W. Shodrok, Sahil Nooruddin, Kevin S. Miller, Leah A. Towe and Taylor C. Fitzner Coaches: Professor Larry Bates and Professor Deborah Perry E. Earle Zehmer National Moot Court Competition Joshua Alan Dunegan, Shaina M. Hayes, Kyle A. Gardner and Willem M. VanZeben Coaches: Professor Patricia Wilson Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition Sorsha L. Huff, Hailey T. Knab, Kevin S. Miller and Madeline M. Tansey Coach: Professor Larry Bates Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court Competition Cody Christian Coll, Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser, Melissa M. Pulido, Joseph W. Shaneyfelt, Amy Beth DeLong Thomas and Katherine “Katy” E. Thompson Coach: Professor Rory Ryan 22 | Baylor Law
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Uvaldo Herrera National Competition Luis E. Herrera Sebastian, Andrew L. Martinez, Pablo Martinez, Jr., Kody A. Banda, Miranda V. Chavez and Sheyanna Osceola Coaches: Professor Laura Hernández Mack Kidd Administrative and Public Law Moot Court Competition Mary “Ellie” E. Fossier, Kyle A. Gardner, Abigail “Abby” Griffith, Charles “Chase” Emmerich Hardy, Jr., Mason Grey Jones and Daniel J. Wiseman Coach: Kathy Serr National Health Law Moot Court Competition Christina M. Grey, Jui M. Kothare, Angela Tyler and Courtney Elyse Jackson Coach: Professor Mike Berry and Professor Fraley National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Timothy P. Delabar, Lincoln Allen Floyd, Vaibhavi “Avi” A. Parmar and Shea C. Umphrey Coach: Professor Patricia Wilson National Moot Court Competition Sponsored by the New York City Bar Committee on Young Lawyers Brayanna Jean Bergstrom, Cody Christian Coll and Philip D. Ricker Coach: Professor Rory Ryan National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition David A. Dekle, Morgan J. Kleoppel, Alex John Oestreich and Leah A. Towe Coach: Professor Patricia Wilson Pace Environmental Law Moot Court Competition Morgan Kaylea Blair, Hampton Price Brannen and Joshua Alan Dunegan Coach: Professor Laura Hernández Seigenthaler Sutherland Cup National First Amendment Moot Court Competition hosted by Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America Adnan “A.J.” M. Jameel, Claire Alexis Mosley and Emily A. Rice Coach: Professor Greg White Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) State Bar Competition Hailey T. Knab, Alex John Oestreich and Katherine “Katy” E. Thompson Coaches: Kathy Serr Touro Law Center National Moot Court Competition in Law & Religion Shaina M. Hayes, Mason Grey Jones, Samuel T. Scott, Jr., and Willem M. VanZeben Coaches: Professor Bridget Fuselier Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 23
MOCK TRIAL American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition Aryanna J. Bradford, Asha Brown, Maxwell Thomas Brown, Cameron R. Cano, Molly E. Craft, Ty A. Drury, Mason V. Dunnam, Amanda Claire Dykeman, Georgi Gloria Garza, William Carroll Gray, Charlies “Chase” Emmerich Hardy, Jr., Kate E. Harrison, Chase A. Lalouette, Jessyka S. Linton, Philip D. Ricker, Bailey E. Strohmeyer and Ward C. Weber Coaches: David Deaconson and Colin O’Neill American Bar Association (ABA) Labor Law Mock Trial Competition Savanna L. Barlow, Caleb Aaron Gunnels, Kyle C. Steingreaber, Bailey E. Strohmeyer, Christopher P. Allison, Ty A. Drury, Matthew R. Hinojosa and Lauren T. Livingston Coach: Ben Yelverton Capitol City Challenge Mock Trial Competition, American University Washington College of Law Hailey T. Knab, Kayli Elizabeth Ragsdale, Alex John Oestreich and Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing Coach: Professor Greg White National Board of Trial Advocates Tournament of Champions Christopher P. Arnell, Stephanie Elizabeth Cook, Marcus L. Fifer, Jordan E. Jarreau Coach: Robert Little National Civil Trial Competition Cameron R. Cano, Amanda Claire Dykeman, Kate E. Harrison and William Edward McMichael Coach: David Deaconson National Pretrial Competition Gregory Bradford Cox, Hayley A. Cutler, Savannah Rachael Hostetter and Ward C. Weber Coach: T. Brian Price National Trial Competition sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers Christopher P. Arnell, Stephanie Elizabeth Cook, Marcus L. Fifer, Matthew R. Hinojosa and Jordan E. Jarreau Coach: Robert Little Show Me Challenge Voir Dire Competition, hosted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City College of Law Lauren T. Livingston, Joseph W. Shaneyfelt and Jordan E. Jarreau South Texas Mock Trial Challenge Lauren T. Livingston, Kyle C. Steingreaber, Aryanna J. Bradford and Mason V. Dunnam Coach: Ben Yelverton 24 | Baylor Law
The Summit Cup Mock Trial Competition, hosted by the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law Lauren T. Livingston and William Edward McMichael LAWMEETS Transactional Law Meet Competition sponsored by Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University Brittany Marie Blakey, Jami R. Carlisle, Cassandra N. Hansen, Macy L. Matthews, Donial “Doni” Mazaheri-Mirzaei, Reid Alexander McKinney Coaches: Trenton Hood and James Howard Student Coaches: Rachel Cragg, Samantha Mori and Jonathan Wielenga CLIENT COUNSELING American Bar Association (ABA) Client Counseling Competition Jess Gambrell, Christina M. Grey, Marylynn B. Smitherman, David W. Thomas Coach: Hon. Vik Deivanayagam Student Coaches/Alternates: Brenda Mariela Carrillo and Rebeckah Lawson Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 25
2017–2018 INTRASCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS The Dawson & Sodd, LLP Fall Moot Court Competition The 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. Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC Client Counseling Competition The 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. COMPETITORS Ena Abadzic Christina M. Grey Marylynn B. Smitherman Sion A. Alford IV Patrick A. Kelly Madeline M. Tansey Aryanna J. Bradford Chase A. Lalouette David W. Thomas Brenda Mariela Carrillo Andrew L. Martinez Leah A. Towe Molly E. Craft Kevin S. Miller Angela Tyler Joshua Alan Dunegan Max A. Moran Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing Jennifer R. Forgey Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser Amy Waller Jess Gambrell Samuel T. Scott, Jr. Hailee B. Zeichner M.D. Anderson Spring Moot Court Competition The M.D. Anderson Spring Moot Court Competition is generously sponsored by the law firm Strasburger & Price, 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 foundation. HARVEY M. RICHEY MOOT COURT SOCIETY OFFICERS Spring Officers: Fall Officers: Ashley A. Bigbie Reid Alexander McKinney Patrick C. Crosby Ashley A. Bigbie David W. Thomas James Brian Walker Shepherd 26 | Baylor Law
BAYLOR BARRISTER SOCIETY Christopher P. Allison Ty A. Drury Matthew R. Hinojosa Christopher Arnell Joshua Alan Dunegan Savannah Rachael Hostetter Rachel Anne Banks Mason V. Dunnam Sorsha L. Huff Timothy T. Barham Amanda Claire Dykeman Elin I. Isenhower Savanna L. Barlow David R. Eskew Courtney Elyse Jackson Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Marcus L. Fifer Adnan “A.J.” M. Jameel Ashley A. Bigbie Taylor C. Fischer Andrea H. Jarero Morgan Kaylea Blair Jacob E. Fisher Jordan E. Jarreau Brittany Marie Blakey Taylor C. Fitzner Mason Grey Jones Shannon A. Bonn Lincoln Allen Floyd Patrick A. Kelly Aryanna J. Bradford Jennifer R. Forgey Morgan J. Kleoppel Hampton Price Brannen Mary “Ellie” E. Fossier Hailey T. Knab Anthony W. Brown Jess Gambrell Rachel Nicole Koehn Asha Brown Kyle A. Gardner Jui M. Kothare Clayton D. Brown Georgi Gloria Garza Chase A. Lalouette Maxwell Thomas Brown Katie L. Gomez Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson Stephen L. Burbank Carrie C. Gorner Samantha Leigh Leifeste Alexandra A. Burke Nicholas P. Goulding Marc Taylor Levesque Jeffrey Reid Burley William Carroll Gray Samantha C. Lewis Cameron R. Cano Will G. Greenlee Jessyka S. Linton Jami R. Carlisle Christina M. Grey Lauren T. Livingston Brenda Mariela Carrillo Abigail Griffith Grace M. Lonie Miranda V. Chavez Caleb Aaron Gunnels Marcos Daniel Madrigal Jason R. Cobb Courtney L. Haggett Nicole Elizabeth Manley David P. Coles Cassandra N. Hansen Andrew L. Martinez Cody Christian Coll Emily Elizabeth Harding Pablo Martinez, Jr. Stephanie Elizabeth Cook Charles “Chase” Emmerich Hardy, Jr. Macy L. Matthews Molly E. Craft Kate E. Harrison Donial “Doni” Mazaheri-Mirzaei Rachel J. Cragg Michael M. Hartnett Annemarie K. McComb David J. Crampton Shaina M. Hayes Reid Alexander McKinney Hamil Michael Cupero III Neils Christian Hazen Brad B. Mead David A. Dekle Jordan J. Hernandez Kurt D. Metscher Timothy P. Delabar Luis E. Herrera Sebastian Kevin S. Miller Blain M. Donnell Preston E. Hino Samantha J. Mori Student Awards Ceremony 2018 | 27
Alexander C. Morris Samuel T. Scott Katherine “Katy” E. Thompson Claire Alexis Mosley Cody Tyler Scruggs Ian T. Todd Alexandra Marie Mosser Megan E. Servage Leah A. Towe Colton Edward Nixon Joseph W. Shaneyfelt Angela Tyler Sahil Nooruddin James Brian Walker Shepherd Shea C. Umphrey Alex John Oestreich Matthew D. Sherman Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing Katherine F. Oncken Nicholas W. Shodrok Willem M. VanZeben Sheyanna Osceola Mark D. Siemer Amy Waller Vaibhavi “Avi” A. Parmar Christopher Chase Smith Ward C. Weber Kush Patel Marylynn B. Smitherman Molly E. Wilson Daniel Paul Pellegrin Erika P. Solhtalab Daniel J. Wiseman Stefani L. Preston Reid Carson Spiller Emilia “Gracie” Grace Wood Melissa M. Pulido Kyle C. Steingreaber Hailee B. Zeichner Kayli Elizabeth Ragsdale Chloe Ann Stevens Joanna Bess Raines Kyle Joseph Stone Samuel P. Rajaratnam Bailey E. Strohmeyer Emily A. Rice Madeline M. Tansey Philip D. Ricker Christen Lynn Dannhaus Terry Ryan G. Ritenour Amy Beth DeLong Thomas Daniel E. Rodriguez David W. Thomas 28 | Baylor Law
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