WINTER ’15 SCHOOL OF LAW One Bear Place #97288 Waco, TX 76798-7288 It is through the generosity of many, that Baylor Law School can continue its commitment to service this, and every, holiday season. WITH MATTHEW MATHENY: 2015 YOUNG BAYLOR LAWYER OF THE YEAR What better way to help students VOLUME 130 | WINTER ’15 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FIND THEIR SEATS? OF LAW ALUMNI MAGAZINE at Baylor Law Invest in a student scholarship fund today and make a difference for the Baylor Lawyers of tomorrow. 2 Dean’s Letter 14 Student Notes 16 Alumni Notes To learn more about how your gift can impact lives, contact Susan Wommack, 18 Faculty Notes 20 Adjunct Faculty Profile 22 Obituaries Senior Director of Development for Baylor Law School, at
[email protected], 27 Out and Abouts 28 Back in Time call 254.710.8537 or visit baylor.edu/law/give. © Baylor University School of Law. All Rights Reserved. A Message from Dean Toben Docket Call is published by the Baylor University School of Law for its alumni, faculty, staff, students, supporters, and friends. GRATITUDE. THIS IS A FEELING In this issue, we’ll also introduce you to As we celebrate the season, I thank you Established in 1857, Baylor Law School was one of the I EXPERIENCE EACH TIME I THINK Matthew Matheny—the 2015 Young Baylor again—our alumni family, our friends, and our first law schools in Texas and one of the first west of the Mississippi River. Today, the school has more than OF THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF Lawyer of the Year—who was surprised with faculty and staff colleagues—who support us 7,200 living alumni.