Alumni & Giving

For Baylor Lawyer and 2016 graduate Aslin, the lessons learned at Baylor Law School extend far beyond the courtroom. Now practicing management-side labor and employment law at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Austin, he credits Baylor Law’s emphasis on practical training, leadership, and service with shaping his career and commitment to giving back. In this alumni spotlight, Aslin reflects on the lasting influence of his professors, the role of faith in his approach to law, and why investing in the next generation of Baylor Lawyers remains a personal priority.

Counseller's Corner - Season 3, Episode 4:  What do opera and oral advocacy have in common? For Baylor Law School student Joey Goodale, the connection is stronger than one might expect. After studying music at Dallas Baptist University and earning a master’s degree in voice from Southern Methodist University, Goodale performed with Opera Colorado and the Glimmerglass Festival before reconsidering a career that would require years of extensive travel. His longstanding interest in the legal profession eventually brought him to Baylor Law School, where his experience as a performer has proven unexpectedly beneficial.

Counseller's Corner - Season 3, Episode 3:  When third-year Baylor Law School student Labrina Ware was just six years old, an unexpected encounter in a courtroom had a profound impact on her life. During a difficult chapter of her childhood, a judge’s simple act of kindness helped shape her perception of the law. That moment sparked a dream of becoming a lawyer, one that remained with her as she served in the military and pursued her education.

Counseller's Corner - Season 3, Episode 2:  Nafis Muhammad, a first-year student at Baylor Law School, has always been drawn to work that protects others. His journey began as a teenager when he became an EMT, followed by his service as a firefighter and paramedic. In this episode of Counseller’s Corner, Dean Jeremy Counseller interviews Nafis about his transition from first responder to law student. They discuss the lessons he has learned about performing under pressure in law school, as well as their shared interests in music, intramural football, life in Waco, and their mutual appreciation for the word puzzle game, Connections.