Alumni News - September 2025

Baylor Law School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Baylor Lawyers. 

This information highlights the professional and personal successes of our graduates, showcasing the impact they are making on the legal profession and in their communities. Please share your alumni notes here.

Richard A. Henderson, JD ’78, was named First Assistant District Attorney for Johnson and Somervell Counties in September 2025.

Hon. Peter K. Rusek, JD ’84, was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in September 2025 to serve as judge of the 74th Judicial District Court in McLennan County.

Hon. Laura (Montalvo) Enriquez, JD ’96, was sworn in as the newest federal magistrate judge in the Western District of Texas in September 2025.

Brooks Moore, JD ’98, was named general counsel of The Texas A&M University System in September 2025.

Christopher B. Trowbridge, BBA ’95, JD ’98, was included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Dan Sorey, JD ’03, was recognized on the Texas Super Lawyers® list for the sixth consecutive year and recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for plaintiffs' personal injury litigation.

Scott Snellings, BA ’00, JD ’04, was selected to serve as a Texas Bar Foundation Nominating Chair for 2025–2026.

R. Heath Cheek, JD ’06, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Kristopher D. Hill, JD ’08, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Logan Adcock, BA ’11, JD ’14, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in construction law, litigation – construction, and commercial litigation.

Katie R. Beaird, JD ’14, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Reagan (Vernon) Riddle, JD ’12, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in family law.

William “Wills” Collier, JD, 15, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America based on his work in intellectual property and patent infringement lawsuits.

Toni L. (Anderson) Swanger, JD ’17, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of her legal excellence. She was honored in the Commercial Litigation category.

Julie M. Christensen, BA ’14, JD ’17, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her legal excellence. She was honored in the Commercial Litigation, Securities, Labor and Employment, and Intellectual Property categories.

Christian J. Cowart, JD ’17, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Nathan I. Cox, JD ’17, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

J. Reid Burley, BBA ’15, JD ’18, was recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Nicole E. Manley, JD ’18, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in corporate governance and compliance law, corporate law and mergers and acquisitions law.

Carlos E. Alferez, JD ’19, joined Spencer Fane as an associate attorney in the firm’s real estate practice group in Dallas, Texas, in September 2025.

Mason G. Jones, BBA ’16, JD ’19, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Olivia G. Stedman, JD ’20, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Brandon M. Stendara, JD ’20, was recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in commercial litigation.

Caitlin M. (Paulden) Richardson, JD ’22, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Catherine E. Helm, JD ’22, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Elizabeth C. Davis, JD ’22, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in family law.

Josh Candelario, BA ’20, JD ’23, was named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list.

William “Andrew” Boone, JD ’23, joined Cantey Hanger as an associate attorney in Fort Worth, Texas, in September 2025.

Emily (McAfee) Agee, JD ’24, was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for her work in family law.