2019 BAYLOR LAW

MARCH 28, 2019

2019 BAYLOR LAW JOHN WILLIAM & FLORENCE DEAN MINTON STUDENT AWARDS CEREMONY AND LECTURE SERIES

Thursday, March 28, 2019 Welcome Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser, President, Student Bar Association

Prayer of Invocation Ben George Koshy, 3L President, Student Bar Association

Academic Award Recipients Leah Witcher 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 Jerry K. Clements Chair Emeritus, Locke Lord LLP

Advocacy Award Recipients Patricia Wilson, Professor of Law, Baylor Law

Recognition of Interscholastic & Intrascholastic Competition Team Members Professor Wilson

Baylor Law Review Award Recipients Kyle A. Gardner, Editor-in-Chief, Baylor Law Review

Recognition of Baylor Law Review Members Mr. Gardner

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. Mosser

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 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 are Baylor Law graduates. Numerous other members of the Minton family have attended and graduated from Baylor University and Baylor Law.

2 | Baylor Law All award recipients must be current or graduated Baylor Law students. PAST DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS (Listed from most recent)

Darrell Lee Keith, Founder and Shareholder, Keith Law Firm, PC Anthony Bruster, Bruster PLLC Michelle Simpson Tuegel, Hunt & Tuegel, PLLC J. Cary Gray, Gray Reed & McGraw PC Robert R. Little, Member, Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC Hon. David Sibley, Principal, The Sibley Group, Former Texas State Senator Julia Luyster, Human Rights Advocate Mark Slough, NFL Sports Agent & Attorney, Ascent Sports & Entertainment Frederick D. McClure, Partner, Washington, D.C. Office, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP Cindy Dyer, Director of Human Rights Program, Vital Voices Global Partnership Noley Bice, General Counsel (retired), Baylor University; Partner (retired), Fulbright, Winniford, Bice & Marable Hon. Ed Kinkeade, Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Dr. John M. Lilley, President of Baylor University Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr., President of Baylor University Hon. Max A. Sandlin, Jr., United States Representative, 1st Congressional District of Texas 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 2019 | 3 2019 DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER Jerry K. Clements

Named one of the Top 50 Most In 2015, Clements was recognized as a Influential Women Lawyers by the Baylor Lawyer of the Year by the Baylor National Law Journal and one of 30 Law Alumni Association Executive Extraordinary Women in Texas Law by Committee. The Baylor Lawyer of the Texas Lawyer, Jerry K. Clements is one of Year Award is given annually to an the nation’s most distinguished attorneys. outstanding Baylor Lawyer who has With a career in practicing law of over 35 brought honor and distinction to Baylor years, Clements has transformed the legal Law and to the legal profession. landscape and forged a path in the world Clements is dedicated to the of women lawyers. From 2006-2017, improvement of trial advocacy and legal she served as Chair of Locke Lord LLP, justice through her fellowship in the an international firm of approximately American College of Trial Lawyers and 1,000 attorneys and 23 offices worldwide. emerges as a leader in service to the Under her leadership, Locke Lord rose community. She serves on the Baylor in the American Lawyer rankings from University Board of Regents as a Vice No. 110 to No. 60 and its annual revenue Chair and is a loyal supporter of her increased from $222 million to $449 alma mater. In this role, she is in charge million. She strengthened the firm’s deep of compliance and regulatory oversight. commitment to diversity and inclusion, She also has served on committees and received numerous recognitions for dealing with audit and compliance, these efforts. During her tenure as Chair, development and governance, Locke Lord tripled the number of women compensation, and nominating. She is and diverse lawyers in firm management a Lifetime Member and past president and nearly doubled the number of of the Baylor Law Alumni Association women and diverse lawyers in practice and stands behind the mission of Baylor group leadership. Law in developing lawyers who are Clements specializes in commercial practice ready, committed to integrity, litigation and has worked as a top litigator and strive for academic excellence. As with clients in Fortune 500 companies an active member of the United Way and key industry players around the of Central Texas and Dallas, Clements globe. She has overseen operations of advances initiatives for opportunities for Locke Lord through regular meetings all through education, job stability, and with the executive leadership team and personal health. Through her service on has extensive experience in corporate the Board of Directors of the National governance, having structured two Women’s Council, she empowers women significant law firm mergers during her of all backgrounds providing mentorship tenure as Chair. and support.

4 | Baylor Law Clements has also been selected as a Yellow Rose of Texas by Gov. Rick Perry for the positive impact she has left on the state through her efforts to improve the lives of others. “Jerry does it all and has been recognized as a leading light in our profession,” said Baylor Law Dean Brad Toben. “She is one of the few ‘go to’ lawyers on everyone’s list. She never fails to impress everyone she meets, both professionally and personally, and she gives to each person, regardless of circumstances, the full measure of her best efforts and service as a stand-out professional and as a caring person.”

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 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. Andrew James Garceau Dominic Eugene Pierce

Joe B. Allen Administrative Practice Professional Track Award Annual awards of $1,500 each, given to a maximum of two students who have done outstanding work while pursuing the Administrative Practice Professional Track. Given in honor of Joe B. Allen by Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP. No Recipient

Ron J. Anderson, M.D. Law and Medicine Award An annual award of $1,000, shared by the students making the greatest contribution to the success of the Healthcare Law program. The students’ contribution is representative of Dr. Anderson’s commitment to the excellence of the Healthcare Law program and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare law. Given in honor of Ron J. Anderson, M.D., by R. Jack Ayres, Jr. Maria E. Toscano Andromeda Vega Rubio

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. Robert Fizzell Boone – Summer 2018 Ryan C. Ward – Winter 2018 Jeffrey Gunnell – Summer 2018

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. Sarah Rhyanne Brown Brandon M. Stendara Michele H. Naudin Olivia G. Stedman

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. Given by Berkley and Kyle Knas in honor of Dean Brad Toben, Dean Leah Teague, and the Baylor Law faculty and administration. LorAnn Newman

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. Kylie G. Calabrese – Spring/Summer 2018 Cullen B. Richardson – Winter 2018 Jessica Dale Cox – Fall 2018 Taylor Collien Malatek – Fall/Winter 2018

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. Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr.

6 | Baylor Law Bracken Student Government Award An endowed annual award of $600, given to the SBA President recognizing his or her leadership and time commitment in the promotion of student welfare and the facilitation of strong dialogue between students and administration. Established by Sarah Lou Bracken in honor and memory of W. Earl Bracken, Jr. Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser

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. Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser

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. Gregory C. May

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. Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing

Community Bank & Trust Estate Planning and Administration Award An annual award of $500, shared by the students with outstanding records in Wealth Transfers and in Estate Planning or Administration of Estates. Given by Community Bank & Trust, Waco, Texas. Samantha Leigh Leifeste Bradley J. O’Neal

Judge W.C. Davis Endowed Criminal Practice 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 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. Willem M. VanZeben

James R. Dickson, Jr. Award An annual award of $350, given to the student holding an outstanding record in the field of Commercial Law. Given in memory of James R. Dickson, Jr. by his son, J. David Dickson. Shea C. Umphrey

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 each receive a cash award of $1,000, plus a hand-made, leather-bound facsimile copy of the 1858 book, A Treatise on the Practice of the District and Supreme Courts of the State of Texas, written by trial lawyer and Baylor professor John Sayles, who taught the original course that became Practice Court. Given by Steve Dillard of Houston. Taylor C. Fitzner – Fall/Winter 2018 John R. Haydon – Spring/Summer 2018

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 7 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. Samantha Leigh Leifeste

John B. and Eula Berly Fisher Award in Constitutional Law An endowed annual award of $100, shared by 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. Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry – Summer 2018 Jackson R. Willingham – Winter 2018

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. Mark D. Siegmund

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 Kylie G. Calabrese

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. Cody Christian Coll

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. Cody Christian Coll

Haley & Olson, P.C. Corporate Law Award An annual award of $200, shared by the students doing the best work in Corporate Law. Given by Haley & Olson, P.C. Joshua Alan Dunegan Taylor C. Fitzner

Edwin P. Horner Oil and Gas Award An annual award of $125, given to the student making the highest grade 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. Zachary C. Smitherman – Winter 2018

George and Albina Kacir Memorial Award Annual awards of $50 each, given to the students making the highest grades in the Property course. Given in memory of George and Albina Kacir by the Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary. Kylie G. Calabrese – Fall 2018 William T. Nilsson – Spring 2018 Mariah J. Karigan – Summer 2018

8 | Baylor Law 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. Timothy T. Barham

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, shared by the students doing the best work in Tax Law courses. Given by Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Joshua Alan Dunegan Lauren N. McCollum

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. Christina A. Holch Godard

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. Kevin S. Miller

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. Lincoln Allen Floyd Sydney Hunemuller

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. Zachary C. Smitherman Seth D. Stukalin

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. Daniel E. Rodriguez

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 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. Kylie G. Calabrese – Spring/Summer 2018 Andrew Swallows – Fall 2018 Jeffrey Gunnell – Summer 2018

William R. Trail Contracts Award An annual award of $200, given to the student making the highest grade in the course of Contracts and who started in a spring quarter. Given in honor of Professor William R. Trail by Lucy Haroutunian Forbes. Kylie G. Calabrese – Spring/Summer 2018

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. Kevin S. Miller

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. Emily J. Carria

Albert and Ginger Witcher Award Annual awards of $500 each, given to the students 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. Katherine M. Hancock Bradley J. O’Neal

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. James Mclean Bell III – Winter 2018 Bradley J. O’Neal – Summer 2018 Cody T. Dowling – Fall 2018

Buck J. Wynne Environmental Law Award An annual award of $1,500, 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. Sarah Elizabeth Toben

Buck J. Wynne Natural Resources Award An annual award of $1,500, 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. Adam L. Bothun

10 | Baylor Law DEAN’S LIST RECOGNITION

Spring 2018

Ena Abadzic Stephanie E. Cook Charles D. Harmon III Christopher P. Allison Molly E. Craft John R. Haydon Jessica M. Arnold Hamil Michael Cupero Luis E. Herrera Sebastian Brittany Nicole Ball Jacob deKeratry Kenneth Matthew Hopkins Timothy T. Barham David A. Dekle Aaron J. Horner Savanna L. Barlow Timothy P. Delabar Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry Robert A. Beatty Kyle J. Dennis Sydney Hunemuller James Mclean Bell III Blain M. Donnell Elin I. Isenhower Lanie N. Bennett Joshua Alan Dunegan Adnan M. Jameel Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Amanda Claire Dykeman Brooke E. Jones Morgan Kaylea Blair Christopher L. Ellis Savannah M. Judkins Brittany Marie Blakey Jacob M. Elmore Tychanika Jakara Kimbrough Shannon A. Bonn Jacob E. Fisher Morgan J. Kleoppel Robert Fizzell Boone Taylor C. Fitzner Hailey T. Knab Hampton P. Brannen Lincoln Allen Floyd Brandon Christopher Cody L. Branstetter Mary E. Fossier Knighton Clayton D. Brown Andrew James Garceau Rachel Nicole Koehn Katie R. Brown Kyle A. Gardner Jui M. Kothare Maxwell Thomas Brown Bethany G. Gingras Cayla R. Lakey Sarah Rhyanne Brown Hayley R. Glisson Chase A. Lalouette Stephen L. Burbank Christina A. Holch Godard Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson Alexandra A. Burke Carrie Colleen Gorner Jason D. Lester Kylie G. Calabrese Christina M. Grey Marc Taylor Levesque Cameron R. Cano Abigail Griffith Samantha C. Lewis Christopher D. Carbonaro Courtney L. Haggett Kelsey Nicole Linendoll Jami R. Carlisle Katherine M. Hancock Jessyka S. Linton Stephanie J. Carpenter Tyler Ray Hannusch Molly C. Maier David P. Coles Andrew L. Harding Bryson R. Manning Cody Christian Coll Charles Emmerich “Chase” Hardy, Jr. Macy L. Matthews

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 11 Donial Mazaheri-Mirzaei Emily A. Rice Bailey E. Strohmeyer Lauren N. McCollum Joshua F. Richardson Tatianna L. Struble Taylor A. McConnell Philip D. Ricker Shaina Marie Hayes Swanson Lacey M. McCoy John K. Riley Madeline Mariana Tansey Maria L. McIntyre Daniel E. Rodriguez Caroline T. Tom Kevin S. Miller Danelle H. Sanders Leah A. Towe Max A. Moran Demi Beth Schindler Andrew J. Trimble Samantha J. Mori Samuel T. Scott, Jr. Christian A. Truelove Alexander C. Morris Megan E. Servage Leah Catherine Tucker Michele H. Naudin Trenton A. Shelton Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing William T. Nilsson Nicholas W. Shodrok Willem M. VanZeben Sahil Nooruddin Mark D. Siegmund Amy Nicole Waller Alex John Oestreich Marylynn B. Smitherman Ward C. Weber Kali A. Park Zachary C. Smitherman Molly E. Wilson Taylor Nicole Perona Audrey A. Spalding Daniel J. Wiseman Stefani L. Preston Reid Carson Spiller Brian A. Wolfskill Julia Pullin Kyle C. Steingreaber Emilia Grace Wood Kayli Elizabeth Ragsdale Brandon M. Stendara Shelby D. Zumwalt Drake M. Rayshell Kyle Joseph Stone Gemma Zuniga

Summer 2018

Sion A. Alford Conner Dyer Mariah J. Karigan Jessica M. Arnold Christopher L. Ellis Kelsey Nicole Linendoll Kaitlyn Margaret Beaman Zachary H. Ellis AnneMarie K. McComb Lanie N. Bennett Nicholas P. Fitzpatrick Ryder William McCool Robert Fizzell Boone Mary E. Fossier Lacey M. McCoy Adam L. Bothun Jeffrey Gunnell Jared A. McHazlett Austin Clay Byrom Charles D. Harmon III Maria L. McIntyre Kylie G. Calabrese Keira L. Hornyak Matthew R. Morian Brenda Mariela Carrillo Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry Bradley J. O’Neal Cody S. Chapple Hunter Hudson Rainier Ann Osouli Marion M. Charles Adnan M. Jameel Kali A. Park

12 | Baylor Law Kush Patel Samuel B. Simmons Kimberly A. Trimble Joanna Bess Raines Audrey A. Spalding Clayton R. Turner Drake M. Rayshell Reid Carson Spiller Jackson Webb Wren Joshua F. Richardson Brandon M. Stendara Hailee Brina Zeichner Yip Trenton A. Shelton Amy Beth DeLong Thomas Shelby D. Zumwalt Mark D. Siegmund Sarah Elizabeth Toben

Fall 2018

Carlos Eduardo Alferez Austin D. Dam Blaine Shelby Hill Robert E. Ammons William Rafic De Los Santos Hannah B. Hoke Jessica M. Arnold Chandler Michael Dean Kenneth Matthew Hopkins Mohammed O. Azam Jacob deKeratry Aaron J. Horner Sara K. Babineaux David A. Dekle Keira L. Hornyak Samantha J. Baynes Chloe P. Dixon Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry James Mclean Bell III Cody T. Dowling Sydney Hunemuller Sarah Elyse Biemer Joshua Alan Dunegan Matthew Johnson Robert Fizzell Boone Audrey Erin Edwards Mason Grey Jones Andrew C. Brown Jacob M. Elmore Mariah J. Karigan Katie R. Brown Taylor C. Fitzner Morgan J. Kleoppel Sarah Rhyanne Brown Nicholas P. Fitzpatrick Hailey T. Knab Tyler A. Bushman Elizabeth B. Gardner Daniel M. Krchnavek Austin Clay Byrom Christina A. Holch Godard Cayla R. Lakey Kylie G. Calabrese Ryan Katherine Golden Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson Kyle Allen Calvin Christina M. Grey Robyn A. Leatherwood Stephen D. Carl Benjamin Edward Griffin Samantha Leigh Leifeste Stephanie J. Carpenter Abigail Griffith Daniel William Lewis Cody Macjackson Carter Jeffrey Gunnell Kelsey Nicole Linendoll Tori B. Coates Tyler Ray Hannusch Samuel R. Long Cody Christian Coll Andrew L. Harding Molly C. Maier Jessica Dale Cox Emily Elizabeth Harding Taylor Collien Malatek Caylin Cierra Craig Charles D. Harmon III Bryson R. Manning Abigail Elizabeth Crawford John R. Haydon Andrew L. Martinez

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 13 Lacey M. McCoy Taylor Nicole Perona Emily Sonnier Taylor Nicole McCullough Timothy A. Phillips Garrett Lawson Stanford Trevor S. McGuire Drake M. Rayshell Brandon M. Stendara Jared A. McHazlett Annaleigh Drost Richardson Kyle Joseph Stone Stephanie L. McPhail Cullen B. Richardson Andrew Swallows Kevin S. Miller Joshua F. Richardson Shaina Marie Hayes Swanson Max A. Moran Philip D. Ricker Allison P. Szabo Claire Alexis Mosley Clayton Robison Madeline Mariana Tansey William T. Nilsson Daniel E. Rodriguez David W. Thomas Sahil Nooruddin Amanda J. Saunders William Routt Thornhill Troy A. Officer Skyler Savanna Schoolfield Maria E. Toscano Katherine F. Oncken Conner L. Sheets Christian A. Truelove Bradley J. O’Neal Trenton A. Shelton Shea C. Umphrey Sheyanna Osceola Nicholas W. Shodrok Andromeda Vega Rubio Rainier Ann Osouli Mark D. Siegmund Amy Nicole Waller Kali A. Park Bryce Smith Ryan C. Ward Emily A. Patton Reagan M. Smith Jessica A. Wiewel Tara N. Pedian Zachary C. Smitherman Jackson R. Willingham Alexandria Lynn Pencsak Erika P. Solhtalab Shelby D. Zumwalt

Winter 2018–19

Carlos Eduardo Alferez Sarah Elyse Biemer Cody Macjackson Carter Alicia Alvarado Adam L. Bothun Cody S. Chapple Robert E. Ammons Clayton D. Brown Tori B. Coates Jessica M. Arnold Katie R. Brown Tyler Lenwood Cortinas Sara K. Babineaux Sarah Rhyanne Brown Kyli Lyn Cotten Kaitlyn Margaret Beaman Zack C. Byrd Caylin Cierra Craig Robert A. Beatty Austin Clay Byrom Abigail Elizabeth Crawford James Mclean Bell Kylie G. Calabrese William Rafic De Los Santos Lanie N. Bennett Kyle Allen Calvin Jacob deKeratry Madison R. Berberet Christopher D. Carbonaro David A. Dekle Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Stephen D. Carl Nicole A. DeVincenzi

14 | Baylor Law Joshua A. Dinsmore Aaron J. Horner Haley A. Mowdy Chloe P. Dixon Keira L. Hornyak Michele H. Naudin Amy Charlene Donlon Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry William T. Nilsson Joshua Alan Dunegan Sydney Hunemuller Sahil Nooruddin Mason V. Dunnam Zeeshan Iqbal Alex John Oestreich Conner Dyer Olaoluwa Aduralere Israel Bradley J. O’Neal Audrey Erin Edwards Matthew Johnson Sheyanna Osceola Victoria A. Filoso Blake Edward Jones Rebekah Ashley Padgett Taylor C. Fitzner Mason Grey Jones Kali A. Park Elisa Nicole Forestier Mariah J. Karigan Vaibhavi A. Parmar Elizabeth B. Gardner Morgan J. Kleoppel Cassandra H. Patterson Kyle A. Gardner Hailey T. Knab Emily A. Patton Bethany G. Gingras Jui M. Kothare Tara N. Pedian William James Gober Cayla R. Lakey Alexandria Lynn Pencsak Christina Holch Godard Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson Taylor Nicole Perona Ryan Katherine Golden Daniel William Lewis Zoe C. Phelps Briana Denae Gongora Zachery J. Liberatore Timothy A. Phillips Carrie Colleen Gorner Susanna L. Lyles Charles T. Pitts Christina M. Grey Molly C. Maier Justin Halbert Potter Alexa J. Griggs Taylor Collien Malatek Melissa M. Pulido Jeffrey Gunnell Gabriel Maliha Samuel P. Rajaratnam Katherine M. Hancock Bryson R. Manning Drake M. Rayshell Tyler Ray Hannusch Andrew L. Martinez Katelyn J. Richards Kellsey A. Hansen Gregory C. May Annaleigh Drost Richardson Andrew L. Harding Taylor Nicole McCullough Cullen B. Richardson Emily Elizabeth Harding Jared A. McHazlett Joshua F. Richardson Charles D. Harmon Maria L. McIntyre Philip D. Ricker Luis E. Herrera Sebastian Stephanie L. McPhail Salvador Jason Robles Hallie Rachel Hicks Kevin S. Miller Daniel E. Rodriguez Blaine Shelby Hill Max A. Moran Christina E. Rosendahl Hannah B. Hoke Samantha J. Mori Brittany G. Rupple Kenneth Matthew Hopkins Claire Alexis Mosley Amanda J. Saunders

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 15 Skyler Savanna Schoolfield Brandon M. Stendara Sarah E. Van Sciver Samuel T. Scott Kyle Joseph Stone Alicia L. Wahrmund Joseph W. Shaneyfelt Tatianna L. Struble Justin D. Waldo Conner L. Sheets Seth D. Stukalin Amy Nicole Waller Trenton A. Shelton Andrew Swallows Ryan C. Ward Mark D. Siegmund Shaina Marie Hayes Swanson Baleigh Alyse West Bryce Smith Allison P. Szabo Jessica A. Wiewel Monica D. Smith Madeline Mariana Tansey Jackson R. Willingham Reagan M. Smith David W. Thomas Tiffany M. Wimberly Sidney A. Smith William Routt Thornhill Daniel J. Wiseman Zachary C. Smitherman Leah A. Towe Shelby D. Zumwalt Erika P. Solhtalab Kimberly A. Trimble Juan Antonio Solis Christian A. Truelove Audrey A. Spalding Clayton R. Turner Reid Carson Spiller Shea C. Umphrey Garrett Lawson Stanford Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing

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. Philip D. Ricker

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. Alex John Oestreich

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. Jacob deKeratry Katherine M. Hancock Stephanie L. McPhail Joshua A. Dinsmore Christina A. Holch Godard Haley A. Mowdy Briana Denae Gongora Aaron J. Horner

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. Kyle A. Gardner

Larry T. Bates Excellence in Appellate Advocacy Award An annual award of $250, given to the student 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. Hallie Rachel Hicks

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

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. Mason Grey Jones

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 17 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. Alex John Oestreich

Courtcall Award Two third year students will be selected for an award of $250 each based upon their record of success in moot court and/or mock trial and their overall contribution to the advocacy program. Kyle A. Gardner Kevin S. Miller

Leighton B. Dawson and Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Awards Annual awards to students who excel in the Dawson & Sodd, LLP Fall MootCourt 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, and by the law firm of Dawson & Sodd, LLP.

First Place Team: Second Place Team: Semi-Finalist Teams: Savannah M. Judkins Kylie G. Calabrese Keira L. Hornyak Kelsey Nicole Linendoll Zain A. Pleuthner Allison Renee Ducote Stefan Gabriel Garcia Best LARC 3 Team: Best Oralist: Seth D. Stukalin Savannah M. Judkins Taylor A. McConnell Kelsey Nicole Linendoll

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 Carroll Gray

Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP Moot Court Awards Annual awards to students who excel in the Drinker Biddle Spring Moot Court Competition of the Baylor Law moot court program. Given by the law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP. To Be Announced During Awards Ceremony*

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. Madeleine Anne Beach Charles Emmerich “Chase” Hardy, Jr

The Fraley Firm Mock Trial Award Two annual awards of $500 each, given to members of the Mock Trial Team for excellence in trial advocacy. Given by Professor Elizabeth M. Fraley. Maxwell Thomas Brown Samuel P. Rajaratnam

18 | Baylor Law *Competition in progress at time of printing. Norton Rose Fulbright Advocacy Award Annual awards of $500, given to each member of the winning team in the Drinker Biddle Spring Moot Court Competition. Given by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP. To Be Announced During Awards Ceremony*

Harrison Davis Steakley Morrison, P.C. Advocacy Award An annual award of $1,000, given to up 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. Hailey T. Knab

W. James Kronzer Appellate Advocacy Award An annual award of $250, given to a student with an outstanding record in the area of appellate advocacy. Given in honor of and in memory of W. James Kronzer by Knox & Tollefson. Kyle A. Gardner

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. Mason V. Dunnam Mason Grey Jones

Frank G. McDonald Appellate Procedure Award An annual award of $150, shared by the students with the most outstanding performances in LARC 3. Given in memory of former Chief Justice Frank G. McDonald of the Tenth District Court of Appeals by the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association. Kylie G. Calabrese – Fall 2018 Joshua A. Dinsmore – Spring 2018

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. Samuel P. Rajaratnam

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: Haley A. Mowdy Emily A. Patton Ryan M. Owen Charles Eric Vickers

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. Georgi Gloria Garza

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 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. Kylie G. Calabrese Keira L. Hornyak

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. Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing

Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Mock Trial Advocacy Award An award totaling $500, given to the student, or shared by the students, who participated on the NCTC and/or AAJ Mock Trial teams, exhibited leadership, outstanding advocacy skills and who represented Baylor Law School with professionalism. Given by Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. Aryanna J. Bradford Philip D. Ricker

Harvey M. Richey Memorial Award An endowed annual award of $100, given to the outstanding advocate in the Drinker Biddle 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. To Be Announced During Awards Ceremony*

Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP Evidence Award Annual awards of $500 each, given to the students displaying the best command of the law of evidence in classwork and in intra- or interscholastic moot court or mock trial competitions, and having at least a “B” grade average overall. Given by Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP. Maxwell Thomas Brown Mason V. Dunnam Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing

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. Kylie G. Calabrese Haley A. Mowdy Kyle Joseph Stone Kyle A. Gardner Joshua F. Richardson

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. Molly E. Craft

Transactional Law Competition Awards An annual award recognizing students who excel in the Baylor Law Spring Transactional Law Competition. Brittany Marie Blakey Patrick M. Lewis Joshua Alan Dunegan Samantha J. Mori

20 | Baylor Law *Competition in progress at time of printing. 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. Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr.

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. Taylor A. McConnell

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. Megan Ann Ferguson Sarah E. Van Sciver Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson Justin D. Waldo

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: Alex John Oestreich Samuel P. Rajaratnam Kevin S. Miller Philip D. Ricker

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 Carroll Gray Michael M. Hartnett Kush Patel Amy Beth Delong Thomas

R. Jack Ayres Jr. Law Day Scholarship An award of $1,000 to be divided among members of the Baylor Mock Trial Team who have demonstrated excellence in advanced trial advocacy. Aryanna J. Bradford Patrick C. Crosby

Jackson Walker Appellate Advocacy Award An award of $500, or two $250 awards, given to the 2nd year student(s) who have excelled in interscholastic moot court competitions and demonstrated professionalism and commitment to the art of appellate advocacy as selected by the Advocacy Program Coordinator. Haley A. Mowdy

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 21 2018–2019 INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAMS

MOOT COURT

American Bar Association (ABA) National Appellate Advocacy Competition Kyle A. Gardner, Haley A. Mowdy, Kyle Joseph Stone, Kylie G. Calabrese, Joshua F. Richardson Coach: Professor Brian Serr

Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship Hallie Rachel Hicks, Haley A. Mowdy, Juan Antonio Solis Coaches: Professor Larry Bates, Professor Patricia Wilson

Appellate Lawyers Association National Moot Court Competition Christina E. Rosendahl, Juan Antonio Solis, Ashley Nicole Shultz Coach: Professor Greg White

Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition Amber Brianna Hernandez, Ryan M. Owen, Tiffany M. Wimberly Coaches: Professor Rory Ryan, Professor Greg White

Burton D. Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition Austin D. Dam, Michele H. Naudin Coach: Professor Larry Bates

Duberstein and Elliott Cup Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition Taylor C. Fitzner, Kevin S, Miller, Madeline Mariana Tansey, Katherine M. Hancock, Hallie Rachel Hicks, Christina E. Rosendahl Coaches: Professor Larry Bates, Professor Deborah Perry

E. Earle Zehmer National Moot Court Competition Gregory Carson May, Blaine Shelby Hill, Ryan M. Owen, Kimberly A. Trimble Coach: Professor Patricia Wilson

Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition Emily Elizabeth Harding, Hallie Rachel Hicks, Blake Edward Jones, Melissa M. Pulido Coach: Professor Larry Bates

Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court Competition Robert Fizzell Boone, Michele H. Naudin, Zack Chance Byrd, Ryan M. Owen, Savannah M. Judkins, Patrick A. Kelly Coaches: Professor Rory Ryan, Professor Susan Kelley-Claybrook Ortiz

Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Uvaldo Herrera National Competition Juan Antonio Solis, Brandon M. Stendara Coach: Professor Scott Fraley

22 | Baylor Law Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Law Moot Court Competition Lanie N. Bennett, Zain A. Pleuthner, Drake M. Rayshell, Trent A. Shelton Coach: Professor Bridget Fuselier

Mack Kidd Administrative and Public Law Moot Court Competition James McLean Bell III, Claire Alexis Mosley, Danelle H. Sanders, Shea C. Umphrey, Charles Eric Vickers, Baleigh Alyse West Coach: Kathy Serr

National Appellate Advocacy Tournament for Religious Freedom Jared A. McHazlett, Justin D. Waldo Coaches: Professor Larry Bates, Professor Patricia Wilson

National Criminal Procedure Tournament Tori B. Coates, Lincoln Allen Floyd, Olaoluwa Aduralere Israel, Maria L. McIntyre Coach: Professor Rory Ryan

National Health Law Moot Court Competition Katie R. Brown, Christina A. Holch Godard, Kali A. Park, Drake M. Rayshell Coach: Professor Mike Berry, Professor Scott Fraley

National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Danelle H. Sanders, Baleigh Alyse West, Keira L. Hornyak, Kelsey Nicole Linendoll Coach: Professor Patricia Wilson

National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) National Moot Court Competition Tori B. Coates, Christian A. Truelove Coach: John Cook

National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition Stephen D. Carl, Gregory Carson May, Haley A. Mowdy, Kimberly A. Trimble Coach: Professor Patricia Wilson

Pace Environmental Law Moot Court Competition Joshua A. Dinsmore, Blaine Shelby Hill, Aaron J. Horner Coach: Kathy Serr

Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) State Bar Competition Maxwell Thomas Brown, Haley A. Mowdy, Kyle Joseph Stone Coach: Kathy Serr

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 23 MOCK TRIAL

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition Aryanna J. Bradford, Mason V. Dunnam, Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing, Philip D. Ricker, Patrick C. Crosby, Mason Grey Jones, Joshua A. Dinsmore, Maria L. McIntyre Coaches: David Deaconson, Colin O’Neill

American Bar Association (ABA) Labor Law Mock Trial Competition Brayanna Jean Bergstrom, Morgan Kaylea Blair, Charles Emmerich “Chase” Hardy, Jr., Jimmy Michael Negem, Jr., Mason Grey Jones, Georgi Gloria Garza, Patrick C. Crosby, Madeline Mariana Tansey Coach: Ben Yelverton

Battle of the Experts Competition Asha Brown, William Carroll Gray, Georgi Gloria Garza, Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Coach: Ben Yelverton

Capitol City Challenge Mock Trial Competition, American University Washington College of Law James McLean Bell III, Molly E. Craft, Olaoluwa Aduralere Israel, Susanna L. Lyles Coach: Professor Greg White

National Board of Trial Advocates Tournament of Champions Maxwell Thomas Brown, Hailey T. Knab, Alex John Oestreich, Samuel P. Rajartnam Coach: Robert Little

National Civil Trial Competition Aryanna J. Bradford, Mason V. Dunnam, Philip D. Ricker, Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing Coach: David Deaconson

National Pretrial Competition John R. Haydon, Hailee Brina Zeichner Yip, Kyle A. Gardner, Sion A. Alford Coach: T. Brian Price

National Trial Competition sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers Hailey T. Knab, Alex John Oestreich, Maxwell Thomas Brown, Sammy P. Rajaratnam Coach: Robert Little

24 | Baylor Law Show Me Challenge Voir Dire Competition, hosted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City College of Law Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser, Patrick A. Kelly, Samuel P. Rajartnam Coach: Professor White Student Coach: Maxwell Brown

South Texas Mock Trial Challenge Georgi Gloria Garza, Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr, Lee P. Lazear, Katarina R. Roach Coach: Ben Yelverton

TRANSACTIONAL LAW

Duke Law Transactional Competition Brittany Marie Blakey, Reid Alexander McKinney, Samantha J. Mori Coaches: Professor Elizabeth Miller, Professor Zdzislaw Wieckowsk, Professor Lotte Bostick

Magnolia Cup Negotiation Competition hosted by the University of Mississippi Kaitlyn Margaret Beaman, Christina A. Holch Godard, Amber Brianna Hernandez, Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry Coaches: Professor Elizabeth Miller, Professor Zdzislaw Wieckowski, Professor Lotte Bostick

CLIENT COUNSELING

American Bar Association (ABA) Client Counseling Competition Justin D. Waldo, Sarah E. Van Sciver, Megan Ann Ferguson, Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson Coach: The Honorable Vik Deivanayagam Student Coaches/Alternates: Christina Grey, Marylynn Smitherman

SPORTS LAW NEGOTIATION

National Sports Law Negotiations Miranda V. Chavez, Tatianna L. Struble Coach: Daniel Hare Student Coach: Sam Simmons

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 25 2018–2019 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.

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

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC Client Counseling 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.

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

HARVEY M. RICHEY MOOT COURT SOCIETY OFFICERS

Spring Officers: Fall Officers: Emmanuel Morga Allison P. Szabo Olivia G. Stedman David W. Thomas Allison P. Szabo Sarah Elizabeth Toben

26 | Baylor Law BAYLOR BARRISTER SOCIETY

Sion A. Alford Megan Ann Ferguson Morgan J. Kleoppel James Mclean Bell III Taylor C. Fitzner Hailey T. Knab Lanie N. Bennett Lincoln Allen Floyd Jui M. Kothare Madison R. Berberet Mary E. Fossier Cayla R. Lakey Ashley A. Bigbie Stefan Gabriel Garcia Rebeckah Elizabeth Lawson Brittany Marie Blakey Kyle A. Gardner Lee P. Lazear Robert Fizzell Boone Georgi Gloria Garza Robyn A. Leatherwood Aryanna J. Bradford Bethany G. Gingras Samantha Leigh Leifeste Hampton P. Brannen Nicholas P. Goulding Kelsey Nicole Linendoll Clayton D. Brown Alexa J. Griggs Jessyka S. Linton Maxwell Thomas Brown Katherine M. Hancock Susanna L. Lyles Katie R. Brown Tyler Ray Hannusch Marcos Daniel Madrigal II Kylie G. Calabrese Emily Elizabeth Harding Andrew L. Martinez Stephen D. Carl Amber Brianna Hernandez Pablo Martinez, Jr. Cody S. Chapple Hallie Rachel Hicks Gregory C. May Miranda V. Chavez Blaine Shelby Hill Taylor A. McConnell Tori B. Coates Alejandro P. Hoffman Jared A. McHazlett Thaddeus M. Cocoris Christina A. Holch Godard Maria L. McIntyre Cody Christian Coll Robert H. Holguin Reid Alexander McKinney Molly E. Craft Kenny Matthew Hopkins Stephanie L. McPhail Patrick C. Crosby Aaron J. Horner Kevin S. Miller Austin Dam Keira L. Hornyak Emmanuel Morga David A. Dekle Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry Samantha J. Mori Timothy P. Delabar Olaoluwa Aduralere Israel Claire Alexis Mosley Joshua A. Dinsmore Courtney Elyse Jackson Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser Amy Charlene Donlon Adnan M. Jameel Haley A. Mowdy Allie Renee Ducote Mason Grey Jones Michele H. Naudin Joshua Alan Dunegan Blake Edward Jones Colton Edward Nixon Mason V. Dunnam Savannah M. Judkins Sahil Nooruddin Benjamin J. Erste Patrick A. Kelly Alex John Oestreich

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 27 Bradley J. O’Neal Christina E. Rosendahl Madeline Mariana Tansey Sheyanna Osceola Brittany G. Rupple David W. Thomas Ryan M. Owen Danelle H. Sanders Sarah Elizabeth Toben Kali A. Park Samuel T. Scott, Jr. Kimberly A. Trimble Vaibhavi A. Parmar Joseph W. Shaneyfelt Shea C. Umphrey Cassandra H. Patterson Matthew D. Sherman Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Nicholas W. Shodrok Sarah E. Van Sciver Zain A. Pleuthner Ashley Nicole Shultz Willem M. VanZeben Melissa M. Pulido Mark D. Siegmund Charles Eric Vickers Samuel P. Rajaratnam Marylynn B. Smitherman Justin D. Waldo Drake M. Rayshell Erika P. Solhtalab Amy Nicole Waller Hayley R. Reid Juan Antonio Solis Baleigh Alyse West Emily A. Rice Reid Carson Spiller Tiffany M. Wimberly Ashley Karyn Richardson Garrett Lawson Stanford Daniel J. Wiseman Joshua F. Richardson Kyle Joseph Stone Philip D. Ricker Seth D. Stukalin Daniel E. Rodriguez Allison P. Szabo

28 | Baylor Law BAYLOR LAW REVIEW AWARDS Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Award I An annual award of $500, given to the student doing outstanding work for the Baylor Law Review as determined by the Faculty Advisor in consultation with the faculty. Given by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. Molly C. Maier

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Award II An annual award of $500, given to a deserving member of the staff of theBaylor Law Review who best demonstrates a willingness to “go the extra mile” in terms of the quality and intensity of his or her commitment to the Baylor Law Review. Given by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. Juan Antonio Solis

Baylor Law Review Association Award Annual awards of $200 each, given to the member(s) of the staff of theBaylor Law Review as determined by the Faculty Advisor in consultation with the faculty. Given by the Baylor Law Review Association. Christina M. Grey

Jerry L. Beane Award An annual award of $1000 for excellence in writing for the Baylor Law Review. Given by Jerry L. Beane. Leah A. Towe

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

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

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

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

Texas Trial Lawyers Association Award An annual award of $500, given to the student who writes the best article in the Baylor Law Review in the field of Torts or Workers’ Compensation. Given by the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Madeline Mariana Tansey

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 29 BAYLOR LAW REVIEW Fall 2018

Editor-in-Chief Kyle A. Gardner

Managing Senior Senior Technical Editor Senior Articles Editor Executive Editor David A. Dekle Madeline Mariana Tansey Kevin S. Miller

Managing Executive Editor Business Editor Senior Notes & Brittany Marie Blakey Amy Nicole Waller Comments Editor Taylor C. Fitzner

Senior Executive Editors Articles Editors Technical Editors Clayton D. Brown Lincoln Allen Floyd Alan Dunegan Cody Christian Coll Sammy P. Rajaratnam Hailey T. Knab Carrie Colleen Gorner Leah Catherine Tucker Daniel M. Krchnavek Christina M. Grey Lauren N. McCollum Morgan J. Kleoppel Samantha J. Mori Leah A. Towe Kyle Joseph Stone Hailee Brina Zeichner Yip

Executive Editors Administrative Editor Notes & Comments Editors Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Max A. Moran Andrew L. Harding Sahil Nooruddin Shaina Marie Hayes Swanson Alumni Relations Coordinator Philip D. Ricker Reid Alexander McKinney Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr.

Associate Editors Kaitlyn Margaret Beaman Jennifer Nicole Huckleberry Kali A. Park James Mclean Bell III Sydney Hunemuller Taylor Nicole Perona Cody L. Branstetter Philip J. Koelsch Drake M. Rayshell Christopher D. Carbonaro Daniel M. Krchnavek Danelle H. Sanders Stephen D. Carl Molly C. Maier Mark D. Siegmund Jack deKeratry Bryson R. Manning Juan Antonio Solis Katherine M. Hancock Stephanie L. McPhail Daniel J. Wiseman Christina A. Holch Godard Haley A. Mowdy Kenneth Matthew Hopkins Michele H. Naudin Aaron J. Horner William T. Nilsson

30 | Baylor Law BAYLOR LAW REVIEW Winter 2018-19

Editor-in-Chief Kyle A. Gardner

Managing Senior Senior Technical Editor Senior Articles Editor Executive Editor David A. Dekle Madeline Mariana Tansey Kevin S. Miller

Managing Executive Editor Business Editor Senior Notes & Brittany Marie Blakey Amy Nicole Waller Comments Editor Taylor C. Fitzner

Senior Executive Editors Articles Editors Technical Editors Clayton D. Brown Lincoln Allen Floyd Kaitlyn Margaret Beaman Cody Christian Coll Samuel P. Rajaratnam Joshua Alan Dunegan Carrie Colleen Gorner Leah Catherine Tucker Hailey T. Knab Christina M. Grey Daniel M. Krchnavek Morgan J. Kleoppel Molly C. Maier Leah A. Towe Lauren N. McCollum Daniel J. Wiseman Samantha J. Mori Taylor Nicole Perona Kyle Joseph Stone

Executive Editors Administrative Editor Notes & Comments Editors Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Brayanna Jean Bergstrom Max A. Moran Andrew L. Harding Sahil Nooruddin Aaron J. Horner Alumni Relations Coordinator Philip D. Ricker Reid Alexander McKinney Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Shaina Marie Hayes Swanson

Associate Editors James Mclean Bell III Kenneth Matthew Hopkins Danelle H. Sanders Cody L. Branstetter Sydney Hunemuller Hannah Santasawatkul Christopher D. Carbonaro Susanna L. Lyles Samuel T. Scott Jr. Stephen D. Carl Bryson R Manning Mark D. Siegmund Cody S. Chapple Stephanie L. McPhail Juan Antonio Solis Jacob deKeratry Haley A. Mowdy Christian A Truelove Bethany G. Gingras Michele H. Naudin Jackson R. Willingham Katherine M. Hancock William T. Nilsson Hallie Rachel Hicks Kali A. Park Christina A. Holch Godard Drake M. Rayshell

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 31 BAYLOR LAW REVIEW Spring 2019

Editor-in-Chief Kyle A. Gardner

Managing Senior Senior Technical Editor Senior Articles Editor Executive Editor David A. Dekle Madeline Mariana Tansey Kevin S. Miller

Managing Executive Editor Business Editor Senior Notes & Brittany Marie Blakey Amy Nicole Waller Comments Editor Taylor C. Fitzner

Senior Executive Editors Articles Editors Technical Editors Clayton D. Brown Lincoln Allen Floyd Kaitlyn Margaret Beaman Cody Christian Coll Kenneth Matthew Hopkins Joshua Alan Dunegan Bethany G. Gingras Michele H. Naudin Hailey T. Knab Morgan J. Kleoppel Samuel P. Rajaratnam Bryson R. Manning Molly C. Maier Lauren N. McCollum Haley A. Mowdy Samantha J. Mori Daniel J. Wiseman Kali A. Park Taylor Nicole Perona Kyle Joseph Stone

Executive Editors Administrative Editor Notes & Comments Editors Christina A. Holch Godard Michele H. Naudin Susanna L. Lyles Andrew L. Harding Max A. Moran Aaron J. Horner Alumni Relations Coordinator Sahil Nooruddin Reid Alexander McKinney Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Philip D. Ricker Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Juan Antonio Solis

Associate Editors James Mclean Bell III Tyler Ray Hannusch Hannah Santaswatkul Robert Fizzell Boone Charles D. Harmon III Samuel T. Scott, Jr. Cody L. Branstetter Hallie Rachel Hicks Mark D. Siegmund Kylie G. Calabrese Sydney Hunemuller Brandon M. Stendara Christopher D. Carbonaro Stephanie L. McPhail Christian A. Truelove Stephen D. Carl William T. Nilsson Jackson R. Willingham Cody S. Chapple Drake M. Rayshell Shelby D. Zumwalt Jack deKeratry Joshua F. Richardson Katherine M. Hancock Danelle Sanders

32 | Baylor Law PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS

Baylor Law School Veterans Clinic “Boots on the Ground” Award An annual award of $250, shared by the students who have made the most significant contributions to the Veterans Clinic program. Given by Professor Bridget Fuselier and her husband Paul. Robert “Drew” A. Beatty Taylor A. McConnell

Bill Kimble Service Award An annual award of $250, shared by the students demonstrating exceptional service to the community. Their service reflects Bill Kimble’s life-long dedication to serving those in need. Given in honor of Bill Kimble by Josh and Jennifer Borderud. Sarah E. Van Sciver Tiffany M. Wimberly

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

Bronze Level Award Recognition of students who have completed at least 75 hours of pro bono and general community service work during their time at Baylor Law. Ashley A. Bigbie Audrey A. Spalding Stephen D. Carl Andromeda Vega Rubio Miranda V. Chavez Tiffany M. Wimberly

Silver Level Award Recognition of students who have completed at least 150 hours of pro bono and general community service work during their time at Baylor Law. No Recipient

Gold Level Award Recognition of students who have completed at least 200 hours of pro bono and general community service work during their time at Baylor Law. No Recipient

Platinum Level Award Recognition of students who have completed at least 225 hours of pro bono and general community service work during their time at Baylor Law. LorAnn Newman Ashley Karyn Richardson

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 33 Pro Bono and Public Service 2018–2019 Participants:

Ena Abadzic Jessica Dale Cox Hannah B. Hoke Tamer T. Abouras Nicole Briana Croslen Christina A. Holch Godard Adriana Belen Adams Tim P. Delabar Aaron J. Horner Carlos Eduardo Alferez Nicole A. DeVincenzi Keira L. Hornyak Kody A. Banda Rohit Dhar Madison A. Humphreys Rachel Anne Banks Chloe P. Dixon Courtney Elyse Jackson Samantha J. Baynes Joseph Trenton David Doke, Jr. Donte L. Jones Madeleine Anne Beach Fernando Sebastian Domene Tristan Delapp Kaisharis Robert Drew A. Beatty Amy Charlene Donlon Anh-linh D. Kearney Drew A. Beglau Andrew C. Drexel Ben George Koshy Lanie N. Bennett Allie Renee Ducote Cayla R. Lakey Sheridan Faith Berry Conner Dyer Chase A. Lalouette Sarah Elyse Biemer Andrew Bernard Eberlein Hanna Kathryn Lee Shannon Janelle Black Thomas D. Evans Samantha Leigh Leifeste Kaylyn M. Bradshaw Megan Ann Ferguson Emily L. Lesowski Cody L. Branstetter Zachary J. Fiene Jessyka S. Linton Elizabeth Grace Bregard Nicholas P. Fitzpatrick Taylor Collien Malatek Asha Brown Elisa Nicole Forestier Mollie Elizabeth Mallory Sarah Rhyanne Brown Katherine Janell Fort Andrew L. Martinez Austin Clay Byrom Stefan Gabriel Garcia Eric R. Mauro Javier E. Cabanillas Bethany G. Gingeras Gregory C. May Kyle Allen Calvin William James Gober Lauren N. McCollum Christopher D. Carbonaro Ryan Katherine Golden Taylor A. McConnell Stephen D. Carl Briana Denae Gongora Ryder Williams McCool Christian R. Casabar Christina M. Grey Brad Luke McCowan Perez Clay Colman Casey Tyler Ray Hannusch Grant A. McDonald Rachel D. Champion Kellsey A. Hansen Jared A. McHazlett Cody S. Chapple Emily Elizabeth Harding Stephanie L. McPhail Miranda V. Chavez John R. Haydon Ashley M. Meier Kathleen Rebecca Coffey Sarah Elizabeth Hayes Jacob Noel Misemer Karina Corral Amber Brianna Hernandez Miles D. Moody IV Kyli Lyn Cotten Blaine Shelby Hill Samantha J. Mori

34 | Baylor Law Claire Alexis Mosley Cullen B. Richardson Allison P. Szabo Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser Katarina R. Roach Madeline Mariana Tansey Haley A. Mowdy Clayton Robison Ann M. Taylor Mark W. Murphy Riley Susan Rogers Sarah Elizabeth Toben Michele H. Naudin Christina E. Rosendahl Maria E. Toscano Sarah P. Neiman Jessenia A. Ruiz Alisa Trejo LorAnn Newman Amanda J. Saunders Shea C. Umphrey Bradley J. O’Neal Skyler Savanna Schoolfield Angela Rose Valencia-Gowing Rainier Ann Osouli Samuel T. Scott, Jr. Sarah E. Van Sciver Ryan M. Owen Fallon W. Seitz Willem M. VanZeben Rebekah Ashley Padgett Joseph W. Shaneyfelt Andromeda Vega Rubio Kali A. Park Trent A. Shelton Charles Eric Vickers Vaibhavi A. Parmar James Brian Walker Shepherd Taylor A. Volesky Tara N. Pedian Ashley Nicole Shultz Ann Lawrence Vondrak Alexandria Lynn Pencsak Mark D. Siegmund Alicia L. Wahrmund Hannah Renee Perez Reagan M. Smith Jessica K. Washington Zingre “ZZ” Perry Sidney A. Smith Baleigh Alyse West Zoe C. Phelps Juan Antonio Solis Jessica A. Wiewel Justin Halbert Potter Audrey A. Spalding Braxton Lewis Wilks Melissa M. Pulido Amanda E. Springer Tiffany M. Wimberly Jordan Shaye Raschke Olivia G. Stedman Emma P. Wriston Katelyn J. Richards Anthony T. Stokes Hailee Brina Zeichner Yip Annaleigh Drost Richardson Tatianna L. Struble Shelby D. Zumwalt Ashley Karyn Richardson Seth D. Stukalin

Student Awards Ceremony 2019 | 35 SBA SUMMER – FALL 2018 OFFICERS Executive Council Executive President Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser Executive Vice President Executive Secretary Ben George Koshy LorAnn Newman Executive Treasurer Executive Parliamentarian Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Sarah Elizabeth Toben Vice Parliamentarian Sam Simmons 3L 2L 1L President President President Sammy Rajaratnam Blaine Shelby Hill Keira L. Hornyak Vice President Vice President Vice President Mason V. Dunnam Ann Lawrence Vondrak Joshua F. Richardson Secretary Secretary Secretary Emily A. Rice Gabriel Maliha Lanie N. Bennett

Texas State Bar Association Texas State Bar Association American Bar Association American Bar Association Senior Representative Junior Representative Senior Representative Junior Representative Jackson Willingham Bryson Manning Joseph Shaneyfelt Aaron J. Horner

SBA WINTER 2018 – SPRING 2019 OFFICERS Executive Council Executive President Alexandra “Ali” Marie Mosser Executive Vice President Executive Secretary Ben George Koshy LorAnn Newman Executive Treasurer Executive Parliamentarian Daniel Paul Pellegrin, Jr. Sarah Elizabeth Toben

3L 2L 1L President President President Samuel P. Rajaratnam Blaine Shelby Hill Bernardo R. Gonzalez Vice President Vice President Vice President Mason V. Dunnam Ann Lawrence Vondrak Miles D. Moody IV Secretary Secretary Secretary Emily Rice Gabriel Maliha Jessica K. Washington

Texas State Bar Association Texas State Bar Association American Bar Association American Bar Association Senior Representative Junior Representative Senior Representative Junior Representative Bryson R. Manning Sarah E. Van Sciver Aaron J. Horner Chandler Michael Dean

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